Are you ready to boost your technological business in the agri-food sector? The AgriFood4Future Entrepreneurship and Acceleration Program is your gateway to starting your entrepreneurship journey. Over a 5-month period, you’ll get training, on-going guidance from mentors, and international exposure to catapult your business to success. Our 2nd Edition program consists of 3 essential phases:
1. Training program
- Entrepreneurship Do’s and Don’ts
- Funding Opportunities, Fundraising, and Investment Readiness
- Marketing Strategies
- Business Model Canvas
- Building the Right Team
- Legal and Regulatory Aspects
- Intellectual Property
2. Acceleration program
- Teams will be matched with a mentor
- Development of a Go-to-Market Plan with on-going mentor feedback (8 weeks)
- Online session: How to Make a Great Pitch
- Pitch development and refinement with on-going mentor feedback (2 weeks)
3. In-person Demo Day
Teams will also get the chance to join an in-person Demo Day at the end of the Entrepreneurship & Acceleration Program. Here, they will have the chance to network and showcase their solutions to a broader audience.
- Who is it for?
- Entrepreneurial teams and startups in the early stages (TRL 2 to 6).
- Master’s, PhD or VET (Vocational Education & Training Centers) students who are developing a solution in alignment with our strategic focus areas.
- Strategic Areas
Program Timeline (2nd Edition – 2024/25):
Ready to revolutionize the agri-food scene? Apply now!
For further questions or support, please reach out to Soraia Caetano at soraia.caetano@bgi.pt and Nuno Pedro at nuno.pedro@bgi.pt.