INCiTiS-FOOD 2nd Open Call

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

• Open to applicants globally, especially in regions with a need for food innovation.
• Independent innovators or early-stage teams are eligible, formal registration is not required but intent or structural proof is needed.
• Projects should address key challenges or opportunities in the food ecosystem.
• Must clearly articulate project concept, technical solution, expected impact, and future plans.
• 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

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

Target Sector

Food technology and innovation

Target Location

Open to global applicants, focusing on regions needing food innovation