EIT Food Accelerator Network (EIT FAN)

The EIT Food Accelerator Network

A multi-location accelerator programme delivered across Europe, to support high impact agrifood startups to maximise their success.

Finalists of 2018

Why Join the EIT Food Accelerator Network?

Expert Mentors & Coaches

Benefit from the knowledge and experience of our expert mentors and coaches.

Investor & Media Exposure

Get in touch with relevant investors and media outlets specialized in agri-food.

Access Markets & Customers

Through our partners we provide unparalleled access to the market including pilot sites & potential customers.

Collaborative Co-Working

Co-working spaces where you can work alongside like-minded entrepreneurs.

World-Class Curriculum

A fully bespoke curriculum created by academic and industry leaders in the agri-food space and entrepreneurship.

Attractive financial prizes

Kickstart your business with financial support and cash-equivalent services of up to 100k for each of the top 3 graduates.

Powered By MassChallenge

We have partnered with MassChallenge, and will leverage their success in helping high-impact startups succeed.

"The EIT FAN program was the most effective time spent on our startup. We sharpened our strategy, value proposition and business model, found strategic partners and advisors and raised a pre-seed round thanks to the accelerator contact and staff. This is the best program for Foodtech startups!"

— Eshchar, Founder Redefine Meat, Batch 2018

Who Can Apply?

If you are an early-stage startup, with the potential and drive to transform our food ecosystem by making it more trusted, better for people’s health and more sustainable, then the EIT Food Accelerator Network is for you!