AI4Agrifood
Is a global acceleration program for resilient and regenerative food systems designed to turn AI-powered agrifood innovations into real-world impact. We connect startups, corporates, and experts to co-design validated use cases, create potential pilots, and scalable solutions for the future of the food sector.
What is the AI4Agrifood Acceleration Program?
AI4Agrifood is a hands-on, market-driven accelerator supporting startups with AI-powered agrifood solutions (TRL 3–6) working on:
• AI-driven decision-support tools
• Robotics and automation for agriculture
• Biotech and biobased solutions enhanced by AI
• Technologies improving productivity, resilience, and sustainability across the agrifood value chain
The program focus is simple: help innovations get adopted and implemented in the Agrifood sector.
What can you get from AI4Agrifood?
For Startups
• Direct access to agrifood corporates and industry experts
• Structured support to validate your problem and solution
• Use case definition and market validation
• Pilot design and readiness support
• Increased visibility towards investors and funding programs
Leave with a validated use case, corporate connections, and a clear next step towards pilots or funding.
For Corporates & Industry Partners
• Early access to vetted, high-potential AI agrifood startups
• Opportunity to co-design pilots addressing real business challenges
• Reduced innovation risk through structured validation
• Visibility as an innovation leader in agrifood
Move from scouting innovation to testing real solutions.
How the Program Works
AI4Agrifood follows a clear, impact-oriented journey:
Problem Definition & Market Discovery
Validate real agrifood challenges, map value chains, and identify where your solution creates value.
Use Case Definition & Market Validation
Test assumptions, refine use cases, and validate willingness to pay with real users.
Venture & Pilot Readiness Lab
Design pilot projects, align data and infrastructure needs, and prepare for corporate adoption.
Final Event / Demo Day
Startups are invited to showcase pilot-ready solutions to corporates, investors, and ecosystem partners.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for ambitious startups and innovators who:
• Work at the intersection of AI, biotech and agrifood creating:
- AI & Robotics solutions for resilient agriculture
- AI-assisted decision platforms for sustainable agriculture• Are at TRL 3–6
• Want to validate, test, and deploy their solutions in real market conditions
• Are ready to collaborate with corporates and industry stakeholders to develop their market readiness
AI4Agrifood as a gateway to Europe’s Innovation Ecosystem
AI4Agrifood is embedded in a strong Portuguese innovation ecosystem, creating pathways to allow startups to grow and create a networking with:
• Corporate and partners
• EU and EIT funding opportunities
• Follow-on acceleration and scale-up programs
We don’t stop at acceleration — we support long-term impact.
Ready to collaborate in creating the Future of Food?
Applications are now open for Corporates to help startups build the future of AI-powered solutions for innovative food systems?
Ready to Build the Future of Food?
Applications are now open for Startups that are building AI-powered solutions for resilient, sustainable, and regenerative food systems. AI4Agrifood is your launchpad.
Application Deadline
February 20th , 2026
Duration
From March 2nd to May 29th, 2026
Language
English
Price
Free
Location
Online
For more information, contact: soraia.caetano@bgi.pt