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SUMMARY:Excel4Pro Acceleration Programme – Accelerate Your FoodTech Innovation with Excel4Pro (1st Cycle)
DESCRIPTION:Excel4Pro Acceleration Programme – Call for Applications \nAccelerate Your FoodTech Innovation with Excel4Pro\nAre you developing an innovative solution in the FoodTech or agri-food sector?  \nThe Excel4Pro Acceleration Programme is designed to support entrepreneurs\, researchers\, start-ups and innovation-driven teams in developing promising FoodTech solutions and strengthening their pathway towards validation\, commercialisation and market uptake.  \nOrganised within the Horizon Europe-funded Excel4Pro project\, the programme combines entrepreneurship and sector-specific training\, tailored mentoring\, expert support and a final Demo Day\, bringing participants together with expertise from across the Excel4Pro consortium and the wider FoodTech innovation ecosystem.  \nThe programme will be implemented through two acceleration cycles. Applications are now invited for the first cycle of the Excel4Pro Acceleration Programme. \nFocus Areas \nApplications should demonstrate clear relevance to FoodTech and/or agri-food innovation. The programme particularly welcomes solutions addressing areas such as:  \n\nPlant-Based Proteins and Novel Foods; \nFood Processing and Product Development; \nAgri-Food Innovation; \nBioprocessing and Fermentation Technologies; \nDigital and Enabling Technologies for FoodTech; \nSustainable Food Technologies and Packaging; \nOther innovative technologies and solutions supporting the FoodTech and agri-food ecosystem. \n\n\nWho Can Apply? \nThe programme is open to: \n\nIndividual entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams; \nResearchers and research teams; \nStudents and student teams; \nStart-ups and spin-offs; \nSMEs developing innovative solutions relevant to the FoodTech and agri-food sectors. \n\nApplicants do not need to have an incorporated company at the time of application.  \nThe programme primarily targets participants from the three core Excel4Pro hubs Türkiye\, Greece and Ukraine while applications from other European countries are also welcome.  \nThe programme particularly encourages early-stage innovations\, including solutions at idea\, proof-of-concept\, prototype and MVP stages.  \nSolutions within Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3–6 constitute the programme’s primary target. However\, TRL 3–6 will not be applied as a strict eligibility threshold. \nHow to Apply \nApplicants should complete the official Excel4Pro Acceleration Programme Application Form and submit all required information.  \nAs part of the application\, candidates will be required to provide an initial pitch deck presenting their innovation or venture.  \n\nApplications Open: 5 October 2026  \nApplication Deadline: 30 November 2026\, 23:59 CET  \nTo apply for the Excel4Pro Acceleration Programme\, please click here to access the application form. \n\nApplications will initially be assessed through an eligibility check rather than a competitive ranking process. All applicants meeting the eligibility requirements may participate in the Training Programme.  \nPlease note that participation in the Training Programme does not automatically guarantee selection for the Mentoring Programme or the Excel4Pro Demo Day.  \nRead the information about the Acceleration Programme here: Excel4Pro_ Acceleration Programme Call for Applicants \nDownload the pitch deck template: Excel4Pro_Startup_Pitch_Deck
URL:https://excel4pro.eu/event/excel4pro-acceleration-programme-accelerate-your-foodtech-innovation-with-excel4pro-1st-cycle/
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