Updated: June 13, 2026
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Accelerator
Growth Program
Agrifood
AgTech

EIT Food RisingFoodStars

Founded 2018 ยท Europe

EIT Food RisingFoodStars, co-funded by the EU, is a leading accelerator advancing agri-food innovation in Europe, supporting startups with mentorship and funding access to drive a sustainable future.

About the program

Description

EIT Food RisingFoodStars, co-funded by the European Union, is a leading accelerator dedicated to scaling innovative agri-food solutions that enhance food sovereignty, sustainability, and waste reduction across Europe. The program provides startups with workshops, mentorship, and access to an extensive network of investors and industry leaders. With alumni having commercialized 33 innovations and secured over โ‚ฌ870M in investments, RisingFoodStars is driving transformative change in the agri-food sector, advancing innovations in alternative proteins, sustainable packaging, and net-zero food systems.

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Value add

The program supports startups with workshops, mentorship, and access to a vast network of investors and industry leaders. With alumni having commercialised 33 innovations and secured over โ‚ฌ870M in investments, RisingFoodStars is driving transformative change in the agri-food sector, fostering innovations in alternative proteins, sustainable packaging, and net-zero food systems.

Key dates

Open

Investment offer

Funding requirements

agrifood, foodtech, food sovereignty, sustainability, waste reduction.