Request for EIT Food Accelerator Network Programme Implementing Participants 2027-2028

Request for EIT Food Accelerator Network Programme Implementing Participants 2027-2028

The EIT Food Accelerator Network (EIT FAN) is seeking experienced organisations to become Implementing Participants for the 2027-2028 programme and deliver theme-based startup acceleration Hubs across Europe.

Leuven, Belgium

Deadline: 26 October 2026

2 days left!

EIT Food is seeking an experienced organisation to become Implementing Participants of the EIT Food Accelerator Network (EIT FAN) for the 2027-2028 programme period. EIT FAN currently operates through a network of thematic startup acceleration Hubs across Europe, and this call aims to expand the network by selecting one additional Implementing Participant to deliver an acceleration programme focused on Nutrition Innovation & Food as Medicine.

Selected organisations will deliver startup acceleration Hubs supporting high-potential agrifood startups through technology validation, business growth, corporate engagement, and investment readiness activities. The project implementation period runs from January 2027 to December 2028.

Key responsibilities of selected Implementing Participants include:

• Scouting, attracting, and selecting high-potential agrifood startups aligned with the Hub theme.

• Delivering a 2-3 month hybrid acceleration programme combining workshops, mentoring, networking activities, and tailored startup support.

• Facilitating connections with corporates, investors, research organisations, and other ecosystem stakeholders.

• Organising in-person events and strengthening regional and thematic innovation ecosystems

• Monitoring programme performance, collecting impact data, and reporting in line with EIT Food requirements.

• Contributing to the long-term financial sustainability of the EIT FAN programme through co-financing and/or co-funding mechanisms.

The call is open to organisations with demonstrated experience in startup acceleration, incubation, venture support, or innovation ecosystem development, particularly within the agrifood, foodtech, biotech, or deep-tech sectors.

Downloads

• EIT Food Budget template EITFAN2027 2028 (xlsx, 116,676 KB)

• FAN Partners Application Instructions Presentation 2 (pdf, 1,003 MB)

• FAQ EIT FAN Implementing Partners Call 2027 2028 1 (pdf, 395,429 KB)

• Call FAN Implementing Partners 2027 Version 08 10 2026 (pdf, 462,949 KB)

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