Applications until July 31

EIT Food is accepting applications for the Proof of Concept Co-Financing Instrument, a co-financing mechanism that aims to support collaborations between agri-food startups and large companies, facilitating the commercial validation of new innovative solutions.

This initiative aims to reduce the financial risk associated with the initial commercial activities of startups, especially in crucial phases such as proof of concept or small-scale pilot projects with potential corporate clients. The goal is to promote the entry into the market of technologies, products, and services with high potential impact on the agri-food sector.

Projects must have a total budget of less than €100,000 and demonstrate a clear path to commercialization. Funded activities must be directly related to the validation of the solution in collaboration with the corporate customer and may include, for example, sample creation, field trials, functionality testing, or efficiency assessments.

Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, with monthly cut-off dates. The next deadline for submission is July 31.

More information about eligibility criteria, the application process, and access to the form is available here.