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Proof of Concept & Technology Validation Call

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EIT Food Biotech Proof of Concept funding call supports biotech startups through two routes: Route 1 for validation (TRL 4-6) and Route 2 for demonstrator projects (TRL 7-9). It facilitates collaboration with corporate partners and access to specialized pilot infrastructure.

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Key facts

Organiser
EIT Food
Deadline
January 11, 2027
Amount
Grant
Open to
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and 12 more
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Sectors
Biotech, Food and agriculture

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Key questions about Proof of Concept & Technology Validation Call

Who can apply to Proof of Concept & Technology Validation Call?

Proof of Concept & Technology Validation Call is aimed at startups at these stages: Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A. Eligible locations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus and 22 more. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Biotech and Food and agriculture.

When is the Proof of Concept & Technology Validation Call deadline?

The Proof of Concept & Technology Validation Call deadline is January 11, 2027.

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