Acceleration program combining tech and food to develop future foodtech leaders
For startup and corporate leaders willing to grow their expertise and network in food innovations.
The food industry of tomorrow means healthier food, less pollution and optimal use of resources.
Thus, we are bringing science, technology and business together. Today.
What technologies are we looking for?
3D food printing • clean label products • smart & biodegradable packaging • alternative proteins • proteins from insects • algae products • mushroom proteins • precision fermentation • food waste reduction • regenerative agriculture • organic fertilizers • sidestream valorisation • food sharing • upcycled food • novel ingredients • functional food • personalized nutrition • food for diabetes • plant-rich diets • food as medicine • cannabis in food • fermented foods • microbiome optimization • new probiotics • healthy snacks • superfoods • non-alcoholic beverages • non-processed foods • decentralized food production • circular food systems • traceability • zero waste solutions • food production robotics • grocery tech • dark kitchens • home farming • precision farming • vertical farming • molecular farming • seed genetics • cultivated meat • physical & mental health
Our All-Stars program at glance
We present a new, groundbreaking format of our acceleration program, tailored to the current needs and challenges of food industry leaders.
10 modules
The program consists of 10 in-depth, 4-hour online modules covering key aspects of development in the foodtech industry.
Mentoring
Participants benefit from individual mentoring, access to the knowledge and experience of the industry leaders.
Experts
The involvement of experts in various fields guarantees comprehensive support at every stage of project development.
Partners
Our partners are leading foodtech companies and institutions, which opens the door to global opportunities.
Schedule - Batch 7
There are a few weeks of hard work ahead of you, during which we expect your commitment. In addition to workshops and sessions with mentors, you can also count on the ongoing support of the accelerator’s team. The program will take place in a hybrid format.
12 March - 5 April 2024
Recruitment: Collecting the applications and online interviews
12 - 13 April 2024
Kick-off: An energetic intro to the world of foodtech in the form of a two-day weekend offline meeting in Warsaw
22 April - 10 June 2024
Acceleration program: Series of 10 online workshop modules led by our top industry experts interspersed with offline food & networking meetups in Warsaw
19 June 2024
Demo Day: Full of networking and knowledge evening event in Warsaw, also known as "Polish Foodtech Festival", during which program participants will present their projects to a wider audience > Register here!
Workshop modules
The future of foodtech industry
Analyzing trends and forecasting changes that are shaping the future of the food industry, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Investments and financing startups
Learning strategies for raising capital and investments, crucial to the development of startups in the foodtech sector.
Innovations and new product development
A practical approach to innovation and product design that will revolutionize the foodtech market.
Leadership and management
We are shaping the leaders of the future by equipping them with the skills to manage teams.
Motivation and leading startups
Motivational methods and techniques essential for leaders and founders of startups to inspire teams and effectively manage the company.
Sales management and development
Strategies for increasing sales and market expansion, focusing on building strong customer relationships and effective distribution.
Cooperation with retailers
Key aspects of establishing and maintaining profitable business relationships with large retail chains, including negotiations and logistics.
Narrative storytelling
The art of creating attention-grabbing and engaging brand stories that build an emotional connection with consumers and differentiate a product on the market.
E-Commerce in the foodtech industry
Strategies for building and optimizing online stores and using digital technologies to increase reach and sales of grocery products online.
Marketing and communications
Strategies for branding and effective communication in the foodtech world, adapted to changing trends and consumer expectations.
Mentors
Mateusz Kowalczyk
CEO & Co-Founder | Foodsi
Agnieszka Barej
Head of Media & Digital Central Europe, Trener | Procter & Gamble
Jacek Palec
CEO | Frisco.pl
Kama Kotowska
Head of Growth | cux.io, Public Speaking Coach
Marcin Tchórzewski
CEO | Coders Lab, Business Angel
Mikołaj Szymański
Co-Founder | Holi.Health, KERRIS, 300.codes
Karolina Kubara
CEO | Dobra Kaloria
Monika Borowiecka
CEO | Tangent Line Ventures, ex-Marketing Director | Mars
Bartek Janowicz
CEO | Proinnovate
Marcin Koziorowski
CEO & Co-Founder | EcoBean
Piotr Lubiewa - Wieleżyński
Sales Development Director | Carrefour Polska
Małgorzata Nowacka
Food Technologist | Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Greg Pietruszyński
ex-CEO | Growbots, Founder | Revenieers
Maciej Otrębski
Strategic Partnerships
Manager | RoślinnieJemy
Michał Chabowski
Managing Partner & Board Member | Rubicon Partners
Paweł Urbanek
CEO | Pan Pomidor & Co.
Michał Gołkiewicz
Co-Founder & CEO | Sundose
Paweł Żółtko
Independent Consultant, Foodtech, Agritech, Alternative Proteins, CPG, Retail
Michał Bonarowski
Smart Growth Builder | Grupa Allegro
Michał Rokosz
Partner | Inovo Venture Partners
Mariusz Klementowski
CEO | AmerPharma
Marcin Tischner
Public Affairs Coordinator & Sustainability Expert | ProVeg International
Anna Tałach
Global Product Manager, Food Industry Expert
Adrian Pugawko
CFO | Procardia Medical
Tomasz Woźniak
Partner & CEO | Future Mind
Daniel Szostek
Partner | Centrum Prawa Żywnościowego
Agnieszka Szymecka-Wesołowska
Partner | Centrum Prawa Żywnościowego, PhD
Łukasz Czech
Food & Agri Expert, Farmer with a startup mindset
Asen Gyczew
Expert in performance improvement and restructuring projects
David Meister
Director | Seed Capital
Artur Wiktor
Co-Founder | Yoush, PhD, Food Technologist
Dawid Drzewiecki
CEO | Kancelaria Funduszy Europejskich
Jakub Łączkowski
CEO | Pozamiatane.pl
Katarzyna Geiger
Supply Chain Manager, Sustainable Value Chains, Food Industry
Iga Czubak
CEO | Apollo Roślinny Qurczak
Weronika Bednarska
Innovative Food Developer, Labelling Specialist
Zbigniew Barwicz
Managing Partners | Freya Capital
Maciej Gałkiewicz
Angel Investor
& CEO | Ragnarson
Karolina Wojtas
Director of Strategic Development | Everix, Venture Partner | Eurazeo
Bartosz Czerkies
Co-Founder | Tequipy, ex-Revolut
Zbigniew Skwarski
Co-Founder | Yoush, Food Technologist
Tomasz Szuba
CEO | Venturis HoReCa, Food Waste Management Expert
Michał Lasocki
CEO | Intenson Europe
Leszek Szczepaniak
Partner | BON VIVANT ADVISORY
Marcin Śliwiński
CEO | Gobarto
Wojciech Mądry
Partner, Legal Consuel | Enky Consulting
Bartosz Kamieniecki
CEO & Co-Founder | VITALPRO Poland & HUB NPD
Marek Rogala
Co-Founder | Charlie Food & Friends
Jakub Śwircz
Managing Director | Brandy Design
Eryk Gąszczyk
CEO | Spinbits
Marcin Jaraczewski
Partner & Legal Advisor | LAWMORE
Marcin Klimaszewski
Co-Founder | Magazynuj.to
Mateusz Kloc
Chairman of the Board | Heyka Capital Markets Group, Entrepreneur & Investor
Piotr Doleszczak
SEO & Content Marketing Specialist
Patryk Kalinowski
Legal Advisor | Centrum Prawa Żywnościowego
Anna Gromańska
Senior Manager - Digital Marketing Strategy | Accenture Song
What to expect?
Our startups
Meet our recently graduated startups that are shaping the future of food.
Hempiness
An organic and delicious beverage with 15 mg of CBD. Contains a daily dose of CBD for your mind and body balance.
Frens
Hypoallergenic, easily digestible food for your dog containing insect-based protein.
Tribe Natural Energy
An energy drink based on guayusa tree leaves from Amazonia. Improves focus and effectiveness for many hours.
MultiSpec
An online database ensuring smooth communication between food ingredient suppliers, manufacturers and retailers.
Planeat
"The meatiest" plant-based minced meat and many other meat alternatives. Super tasty and rich in amino acids!
Poley.me
An autonomous beverage serving robots which eliminate queues, save water and boost revenue.
Legumi
An intelligent shopping carts app which compares and finds the cheapest e-groceries with the quickest delivery.
Rebread
Saving leftover bread from being treated as waste and building an ecosystem around this resource.
SERio
Plant-based cheese with unique taste, rich in protein, fiber and minerals.
CUDO Kombucha
Slightly fizzy, unpasteurized functional drink based on fermented tea.
Mea Pulpa
Healthy snacks made of upcycled flawed fruits, veggies and food waste.
VegeLIO
Crunchy and aromatic freeze-dried vegetables with herbs adding depth of flavor and aroma and spices completing whole composition.
Myco Innovations
Building materials from mushrooms.
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Apply today!
Applications for the seventh batch of the accelerator have been closed. Applications for the eighth batch will open in Spring 2025. However, you don’t have to wait – meantime we run open recruitment. We will be happy to take a closer look at what you are doing and think about how we can help you right now.
Or simply mail us at [email protected]
Who's behind this?
We know each other from Warsaw School of Economics. Each of us has a passion for creating businesses and an impressive track record. We never stop learning and developing. We know how to attract crowds.
Michał Piosik
Polish Your Cooking | Rośleko
Citi | BCG
Piotr Grabowski
HubHub | Współpracownia
SnowShow | Kazimiernikejszyn
Michał Mądry
JP Weber | Benji's Planet
Unilever | Accenture