EIT Food – Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument (2nd call)

EU · Deadline Nov 30, 2026

Summary

For agrifood start-ups that want to run a proof of concept or small-scale pilot with a prospective corporate client, reducing the commercial risk. EIT Food is looking for projects with costs below €60,000 and a clear path to commercial success. Open across all EIT Food regions until 30 November 2026, with interim cut-offs on 30 September and 30 October.

Key facts

Level
EU
Region
EU
Sectors
Agri-food
Budget
projecten met < € 60.000 kosten
Deadline
Status
Open

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