EIT Food Accelerator Network Announces 2025 Cohort
EIT Food Accelerator Network (EIT FAN) announced its 2025 cohort, welcoming 65 pioneering startups selected by over 60 industry experts from hundreds of applications across Europe and Horizon Europe-associated countries.
As one of Europe’s leading agrifood accelerators, EIT FAN orchestrates an ecosystem where innovators, experts, investors, and corporates collaborate to transform the future of food. At the heart of the programme lies a powerful idea: true change happens when you connect those who need innovation with those creating it, and those who can fund and scale it.
“To truly shape our food system, we need more than innovation – we need bold collaboration. EIT FAN creates a launchpad where game-changing ideas evolve into real-world impact,” said Benoit Buntinx, Director of Business Creation at EIT Food.
Each startup addresses critical challenges in health, sustainability, transparency, and resilience, demonstrating the depth and ambition of Europe’s agrifood innovation ecosystem.
Here are just some of the trailblazing startups from this year’s cohort:
Little Guts champions early-life gut health with innovative, natural pre- and probiotic products — laying the foundation for healthier futures by supporting babies’ gut development from the start.
Aqvita SRL is redefining hydration with a clean, accessible, and circular model that reduces CO₂ emissions, costs, and reliance on bottled water—bringing sustainable water solutions to all.
Searo Labs creates biodegradable, low-impact alternatives to conventional plastics and packaging, harnessing marine resources to cut dependence on fossil-based materials.
Carbon Cell Ltd. is on the cusp of a foam revolution with its compostable, high-performance alternative to traditional polymer foams—locking in carbon for centuries while remaining ecofriendly.
NPHarvest Oy is transforming wastewater into value by reducing treatment costs and recovering nutrients to support local, sustainable food systems and cleaner water.
Endless Food Co. uses upcycling technology to protect the future of chocolate, unlocking the untapped flavour and nutritional potential of overlooked food resources.
AgriSound blends smart listening tech with proprietary AI to boost global crop yields through precision pollination, while also enhancing biodiversity with real-time habitat monitoring.
A&B Smart Materials is shaping the future of materials with smart, adaptive solutions that respond to environmental changes, driving performance, sustainability, and efficiency.
PoLoPo Ltd. pioneers molecular farming by producing animal proteins, like Ovalbumin, at scale in potatoes, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources.
Differential Bio GmbH is making microbial growth predictable and scalable through robotic lab automation and AI-powered insights, revolutionising biomanufacturing efficiency.
Messium empowers wheat farmers with instant nitrogen analysis at the click of a button, helping optimise yields and protect crops from above with confidence and ease.
Smart Farm Robotix Ltd. is revolutionising agriculture with AI-powered robots that handle key tasks such as planting, harvesting, and monitoring, boosting productivity and precision in the field.
Nutrition from Water is a Portuguese startup reinventing hydration with nutrient-rich water solutions. In partnership with global food leaders, they deliver accessible, complete nutrition for the future.
Rebread turns bread waste into innovation, offering biotech solutions that upcycle surplus bread into functional foods and beverages—advancing a more circular food system.
One Good Thing is a UK startup crafting energy bars with edible, beeswax-based wrappers. Tailored for cyclists, their zero-waste snacks combine convenience with a plastic-free mission.
Participants gain access to mentorship, tech validation, and direct connections with the EIT FAN Corporate Programme Partners among which are AAK, Anadolu Efes, Avril, Barry Callebaut Group, Bayer AG, Carbery Group, Cargill, Corporación Hijos de Rivera S.L., Corteva Catalyst, Delta Cafés, Deutsche Tiernahrung Cremer GmbH & Co. KG, Hochland, ICL Group, Kerry Group, Lantmännen, Mars Petcare, Martin Braun-Gruppe, Mondelēz International, Pascual Innoventures, Pinc Paulig Incubator (Paulig Group), Peter Cremer Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Raisio Group, Unilever Foundry, and Valio.
“The programme is designed not just to accelerate growth, but to embed startups in a purpose-driven ecosystem that drives sustainable, long-term change,” added Marie Russier, Head of Entrepreneurship Programmes at EIT Food.
Since 2018, EIT FAN has supported 348 startups across Europe, building a strong track record in helping ventures achieve growth, investment readiness, and commercial traction. Participants benefit from a hands-on curriculum, expert-led workshops, and exclusive access to major industry events.
“We’re thrilled to welcome these outstanding startups. Each brings a spark of transformation, and our role is to help turn it into a lasting flame by providing the tools, mentorship, and community to ignite real impact and achieve long-term success,” said Yulia Bodnar, Programme Manager, EIT Food Accelerator Network.