Good Food Makers 2026

About

An eight-week accelerator program designed for startups and innovative companies to collaborate with Barilla on developing solutions relevant to the food and beverage industry. Participants will gain access to operational data, work alongside Barilla teams, and have the opportunity to present their results at a Demo Day, along with receiving financial support for travel and proposal development.

Benefits

• 📊Access to Operational Data
  Real operational data will be provided to participants for better insights.
• 🤝Collaboration Opportunities
  Participants will work closely with Barilla teams throughout the program.
• 🛠️ Co-Development Journey
  Engagement in an eight-week co-development journey to refine solutions.
• 🎤Demo Day Presentation
  Opportunity to present results to Barilla’s leadership at a Demo Day.
• 💶Financial Contribution
  €5,000 contribution for selected participants to cover travel and proposal development costs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups and innovative companies
• No specific country restrictions mentioned
• No specific company registration requirements mentioned
• No specific development stage requirements mentioned
• Must have developed solutions relevant to the program's challenges.

Participation Commitments

• Must attend an in-person kick-off at Barilla’s headquarters in Parma
• Participate in remote development of a Proof of Concept
• Present results to Barilla’s leadership at Demo Day.

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Food and Beverage