EIT Food RisingFoodStars exists to identify the most promising aspiring scaleups in the agrifood-tech space and empower them to lead the revolution towards a future-fit food system.
RisingFoodStars boost your chances of scaling up successfully by supporting you to:
• Articulate your “Why” through persuasive story telling
• Crystallise your vision, business model and update your pitch
• Define your strategic priorities and focus on scaling up
• Attract the right talent and commercial partners
• Build your leadership and management capabilities
• Transform from product to commercial orientation
• Develop organizational structure, processes, and performance culture
What we offer:
1. Start-up screening
We audit your company and assess your strengths and shortcomings to define together your specific needs in order to successfully scale up. In the screening is included 16h of deep dive with experts, audit and feedbacks on strategy, operations, team, commercial strategy and action plan with top 3 priorities to scaleup.
2. Flight plan
We provide you with small group interactive workshops and 1:1 mentorship to set your strategic priorities, develop a plan of action and build your capabilities. You’ll get 50h of personalised mentoring and workshops, possibility to matchmake with advisors and experts on highly personalised needs basis.
3. Partnership building
We help you identify and connect with the right corporate partners to widen your market access and commercial reach.
4. Funding
We find you the right funding opportunities through our own EIT Food impact fund and our network of investors. We provide access up to 500K SAFE in bridge rounds & commercial pilots and introduction to our 50+ investors community.
5. Spotlight
We give you privileged access to leading corporates and investors via the biggest pan-European conferences and by highlighting your success story in our media channels.
Time is running out to apply to the EIT Food RisingFoodStars programme and if you're still undecided, this week's webinar could help!
During this session, you'll hear directly from our EIT Food Investment Team, who will share insights on the EIT Food Impact Fund and other investment opportunities facilitated by EIT Food.
You'll also learn how RisingFoodStars helps scale-ups overcome challenges like new market entry, investment readiness, and commercialisation.
Drop in to ask your questions and explore if this opportunity is the right fit for your scale-up journey.
Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/et6WgBRn#Meettheinvestors#investmentteam#scaleup#agrifood
As we step into 2025, the food industry continues to evolve in ways that inspire and challenge us all. The latest 'EIT Food Trends for 2025' blog reveals a future shaped by innovation, sustainability, and consumer demand for greater transparency.
These trends reflect where the market is heading and what matters most to people: Net Zero Food Systems, Reducing Risk for a Fair and Resilient Food System, and Healthier Lives Through Food. It’s also encouraging to see a stronger spotlight on #regenerativeagriculture, #biodiversity, and the growing influence of technology in food production and delivery.
For those working in this space (innovators, advocates, or enablers), it’s a reminder of our incredible potential to drive meaningful change.
It's also great to see some of our RisingFoodStars highlighted as food startups accelerating the biotech revolution in 2025 (Revo Foods, Nasekomo and Notpla) Read the full blog here https://lnkd.in/er_p2bp4
Tell us about your #2025trends, which do you see as the most impactful for the years ahead? Are there challenges or opportunities you feel aren’t getting enough attention?
Snapshot from my mailbox, whatsapp, and messenger these days: "Hi A, can you recommend Rising Food Star? Thx ❤️"
Yes, I can!
For 3 years Agrain by Circular Food Technology has been a member of EIT Food RisingFoodStars, and it has been an amazing journey.
🥇 First of all, we have met so many inspiring start-ups 🚀 We have learned about honey fraud, plant based alternatives, eggs that aren't eggs, black solider flies, AI crop monitoring, smart retail stores, fat and oils, bio solutions, and many many more.
🥈 Secondly, we have learned a lot from all the amazing mentors that are part of the EIT network. ScaleUpNation How do we scale the organization at the same time as we expand our business? Brian Marrinan how do we raise money? Vanessa Ballard how do we adjust and improve our value proposition? Steve Charlton, Founder, The REAL. Leadership Consultancy How do we motivate? Sell? Engage an Audience? And, not least, Christina Richardson how do we take care of our selves during this roller coaster ride?
🥉 Thirdly, and this is important, in the corridors of EIT there are 2 amazing ladies, working with corporate partners Samantha Gadenne and Marie Brueser, they have generously shared their network and contacts. They have prompted us in conversations with potential Customers and partners, and they have motivated us to dare talk to the big ones.
To make all this happen and for ever friends are Narjis Chakir, Magdalena Herrador Moreno and Laura Curtis 🙌
So, yes! I strongly recommend The Rising Food Stars ❤️
I am happy to share that I'll be speaking at EIT RisingFoodStars Drop-In Webinar! Make sure to attend it on January 29.
Take control of your scaling journey! We're here to show you how.
Join the EIT Food RisingFoodStars Drop-In Webinar on Jan 29th 2025 12-12:45 CET to explore how the EIT Food RisingFoodStars programme can help your business accelerate growth with access to strategic mentorship, funding networks, and a vibrant community of peers and industry leaders. In this edition we will be joined by a member of our 2024 cohort so you can speak directly to businesses in the programme!
🎙 Special Guest -RFS Alumni Aviaja Riemann-Andersen from Agrain by Circular Food Technology
Aviaja will share her insights and real-world experiences, giving you a front-row seat to the benefits of being part of the RisingFoodStars Programme.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- How the programme tackles challenges like market entry, investment readiness, and commercialisation.
- How it provides the tools and network to scale faster and smarter.
This is your chance to ask questions and discover if this opportunity aligns with your scale-up journey. Register for the webinar today!
Take control of your scaling journey! We're here to show you how.
Join the EIT Food RisingFoodStars Drop-In Webinar on Jan 29th 2025 12-12:45 CET to explore how the EIT Food RisingFoodStars programme can help your business accelerate growth with access to strategic mentorship, funding networks, and a vibrant community of peers and industry leaders. In this edition we will be joined by a member of our 2024 cohort so you can speak directly to businesses in the programme!
🎙 Special Guest -RFS Alumni Aviaja Riemann-Andersen from Agrain by Circular Food Technology
Aviaja will share her insights and real-world experiences, giving you a front-row seat to the benefits of being part of the RisingFoodStars Programme.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- How the programme tackles challenges like market entry, investment readiness, and commercialisation.
- How it provides the tools and network to scale faster and smarter.
This is your chance to ask questions and discover if this opportunity aligns with your scale-up journey. Register for the webinar today!
We're sharing another opportunity to join our EIT Food RisingFoodStars Drop-In Webinar. Discover how our unique programme can accelerate the growth of innovative agrifood tech scale-ups.
This special interactive session will give you valuable insights into the RisingFoodStars programme and, this week, you'll have the chance to
meet our special guest Brian Marrinan, Investment Readiness Coach from Journey Partners. Brian will share how we support scale-ups in becoming #SeriesA ready, provide expert insights, and answer your burning questions.
Why join the webinar?
- Learn how strategic #mentorship, #funding networks, and a vibrant community of peers and industry leaders can help your business scale faster.
- Get your questions answered directly by our team and experts.
- Explore how RisingFoodStars connects you to Europe’s largest #agrifood innovation ecosystem.
This is your chance to see if RisingFoodStars is the right fit for your journey to scale-up success. Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/etK2z2rK
Magdalena Herrador Moreno Lena Marijke WenzelAnna Laudy-NagyLaura CurtisMarie Russier
There are so many great reasons to learn more about the EIT Food RisingFoodStars programme; from #commercialisation support, #investment readiness advice, and #communications mentorship. But, through all that, it's also important that as founders and CEOs you're heard, understood, and feel mentally supported to tackle the challenges specific to you. That's why we have invited our fantastic mentor Christina Richardson to share her experience working with founders in the programme. Take this webinar opportunity to ask Christina Richardson your questions about the programme and how mental health support features as a pillar of the RisingFoodStars programme. Join the #webinar on Thursday 16th January, 12:00-12:45 CET. Register here: https://lnkd.in/euYE9xX9
Magdalena Herrador Moreno, Lena Marijke Wenzel, Anna Laudy-Nagy, Laura CurtisMarie Russier
Make 2025 your year and take your #AgriFoodTech scale-up to the next level with EIT Food RisingFoodStars
Join the EIT Food RisingFoodStars Drop-In #Webinar on 16th January 2025, 12:00–12:45 CET, and discover how this unique programme can support your growth with access to strategic mentorship, funding networks, and a vibrant community of peers and industry leaders. We will also have a leading mentor from the programme join us so you can ask directly about the programme and those helping to guide it.
🎙 Special Guest:
Christina Richardson – Leading RisingFoodStars Mentor and Founder of Foundology, an organisation dedicated to empowering startups and scale-ups with the tools and guidance to thrive.
Christina will share her expertise, including lessons from mentoring high-impact scale-ups and insights into how RisingFoodStars can transform your growth strategy.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- How the programme tackles challenges like market entry, investment readiness, and commercialisation.
- How it provides the tools and network to help you scale faster and smarter.
This is your opportunity to ask questions, gain actionable insights, and see how RisingFoodStars can align with your scale-up ambitions.
Register for the webinar today to start your journey to success! https://lnkd.in/euYE9xX9
Make 2025 your year and take your #AgriFoodTech scale-up to the next level with EIT Food RisingFoodStars
Join the EIT Food RisingFoodStars Drop-In #Webinar on 16th January 2025, 12:00–12:45 CET, and discover how this unique programme can support your growth with access to strategic mentorship, funding networks, and a vibrant community of peers and industry leaders. We will also have a leading mentor from the programme join us so you can ask directly about the programme and those helping to guide it.
🎙 Special Guest:
Christina Richardson – Leading RisingFoodStars Mentor and Founder of Foundology, an organisation dedicated to empowering startups and scale-ups with the tools and guidance to thrive.
Christina will share her expertise, including lessons from mentoring high-impact scale-ups and insights into how RisingFoodStars can transform your growth strategy.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- How the programme tackles challenges like market entry, investment readiness, and commercialisation.
- How it provides the tools and network to help you scale faster and smarter.
This is your opportunity to ask questions, gain actionable insights, and see how RisingFoodStars can align with your scale-up ambitions.
Register for the webinar today to start your journey to success! https://lnkd.in/euYE9xX9
Make 2025 your year and take your #AgriFoodTech scale-up to the next level with EIT Food RisingFoodStars
Join the EIT Food RisingFoodStars Drop-In #Webinar on 16th January 2025, 12:00–12:45 CET, and discover how this unique programme can support your growth with access to strategic mentorship, funding networks, and a vibrant community of peers and industry leaders. We will also have a leading mentor from the programme join us so you can ask directly about the programme and those helping to guide it.
🎙 Special Guest:
Christina Richardson – Leading RisingFoodStars Mentor and Founder of Foundology, an organisation dedicated to empowering startups and scale-ups with the tools and guidance to thrive.
Christina will share her expertise, including lessons from mentoring high-impact scale-ups and insights into how RisingFoodStars can transform your growth strategy.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- How the programme tackles challenges like market entry, investment readiness, and commercialisation.
- How it provides the tools and network to help you scale faster and smarter.
This is your opportunity to ask questions, gain actionable insights, and see how RisingFoodStars can align with your scale-up ambitions.
Register for the webinar today to start your journey to success! https://lnkd.in/euYE9xX9
🎉 New Year, New Opportunities! 🚀 Your venture into the future of food starts here with RisingFoodStars!
Applications are NOW OPEN for EIT Food’s entrepreneurship programmes – and for agritech scale-ups, RisingFoodStars is your gateway to scaling success.
Why join RisingFoodStars?
🔗 Access Europe’s largest agrifood innovation network, connecting you with investors, corporates, and partners.
📈 Tailored mentorship from top experts to refine your strategy and scale with confidence.
🌟 Visibility at flagship events like NextBite, demo days, and beyond.
💡 Funding opportunities
We’re here to help impact-driven agritech scale-ups like yours lead the transformation towards a future-fit food system. Whether it’s mastering Series A readiness, scaling into new markets, or strengthening your commercialisation strategy – we guide you every step of the way!
💼 Applications close: February 21, 2025
👉 Take the next step in your scale-up journey and apply now - https://bit.ly/3BfTYqJ
If you want to find out more you can join us for a DROP IN WEBINAR 8th Jan 2025 - Register here: https://lnkd.in/eTvEnMFQ
Let’s make 2025 the year your agritech innovation reaches new heights. 🚀
#Agrifood#Scaleups#EITFood#Entrepreneurship
Magdalena Herrador Moreno Lena Marijke WenzelAnna Laudy-NagyMarie RussierLaura Curtis
