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ProgrammesEIT Food (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) has opened its second call for the Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument for agrifood startups across all EIT Food regions. The scheme is designed to reduce the financial risk of small pilot projects and proof-of-concepts with prospective corporate clients. Applications are accepted until 30 November 2026, with several cut-off dates for evaluation.
The instrument supports early commercial collaboration between agrifood start-ups and industry. It focuses on proof-of-concept projects and small-scale pilot projects that can help a start-up test its solution with a prospective corporate customer before moving to a larger pilot or broader commercial activity.
EIT Food states that it is looking for projects with less than €60,000 in costs and a clear path towards commercial success. Eligible activities should relate directly to the proposed proof-of-concept or pilot project with the corporate partner.
The call details can be accessed here and the call is open to applicants from all EIT Food regions. The next cut-off dates are 30 September and 30 October 2026.
This instrument focuses on agrifood start-ups, because the instrument is specifically aimed at start-ups that want to test solutions with prospective corporate clients and move towards commercial uptake. Agrifood start-ups may therefore wish to review the call page and prepare or submit an application before the cut-off dates.
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