INCiTiS-FOOD 2nd Open Call
    INCiTiS-FOOD 2nd Open Call
    GrantIncubator & Accelerator

    INCiTiS-FOOD 2nd Open Call

    Apply by Feb 9, 2026
    Application Closed

    About

    The INCiTiS-FOOD 2nd Open Call offers funding, expert mentorship, pilot testing opportunities, and resource support for independent food innovators and early-stage teams, particularly in sustainable food systems, alternative proteins, and digitalization, helping them transform innovative food solutions into scalable business projects.

    Benefits

    • 💰Financial Support
      Funding to accelerate validation and early implementation phases.
    • 🎓Mentorship Program
      Customized guidance from industry experts.
    • 🧪Testing and Pilot Opportunities
      Access to testing environments or industry partners to validate prototypes.
    • 🌐Network Access
      Integration into networks of food tech founders, investors, researchers, and industry contacts.
    • 📈Support Services and Tools
      Provision of digital tools, business frameworks, and technical resources to aid planning and scaling.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
    • Open to applicants globally, especially in regions with a need for food innovation.
    • 🏢 Legal Status
    • Independent innovators or early-stage teams are eligible, formal registration is not required but intent or structural proof is needed.
    • 💼 Business Stage
    • Projects should address key challenges or opportunities in the food ecosystem.
    • 💰 Project Requirements
    • Must clearly articulate project concept, technical solution, expected impact, and future plans.
    • 🌱 Focus Areas
    • Key areas include sustainable food systems, alternative proteins, food waste reduction, digitalization in food production or distribution, and innovations in processing, packaging, safety, or traceability.

    Participation Commitments

    • 📍 Proposal Submission
    • Must prepare and submit a proposal including problem statement, solution, expected impact, development stage, and team background.
    • ⏰ Application Deadline
    • Online submission of application form and attachments must be completed before the deadline.

    Target Region

    Open to global applicants, focusing on regions needing food innovation

    Target Sector

    Food technology and innovation

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