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Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument

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EIT Food's Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument provides co-financing grants to de-risk proof-of-concept and small-scale pilot projects between agrifood startups and prospective corporate clients.

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Key facts

Organiser
EIT Food
Deadline
November 30, 2026
Amount
Grant
Open to
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and 12 more
Sectors
Food and agriculture

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Key questions about Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument

Who can apply to Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument?

Eligible locations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus and 22 more. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Food and agriculture. Other requirements: Targets proof-of-concepts and small-scale pilot projects with less than €60k in project costs; Proposed projects must exhibit a clear pathway towards commercial success; Requires a corporate partner collaboration.

When is the Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument deadline?

The Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument deadline is November 30, 2026.

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Verified on November 4, 2026 against the official page.

Verified by an editor: October 25, 2026 · source: eitfood.eu

Deadline: 30 November 2026