Since 2019, we have delivered 7 editions of our foodtech.ac acceleration program. This year, together with PFR and PFR Ventures we are launching the Seed to Scale program – a track dedicated to innovation in foodtech, agritech and cleantech, delivered as part of the PFR VC Connect initiative run by PFR and PFR Ventures. Participation is free of charge.
Who are we looking for?
We invite teams and incorporated startups with a concept or technology in foodtech, agritech or cleantech who want to validate their business model, develop an MVP, prepare a pitch deck and talk to investors and industry partners.
What does the program include?
3-day workshop sprint
📅 25–27 November 2025, Warsaw (in person)
Designed for early-stage teams to refine their value proposition, business model and MVP development plan. Outcomes include a coherent pitch deck, validated value proposition, and an actionable roadmap for the months ahead.
Harvest the Future Meetup
📅 16 December 2025, Warsaw (in person)
An event focused on innovation across foodtech, agritech and cleantech. The meetup provides a platform for knowledge exchange, relationship building and surfacing startups with high investment potential. The agenda includes expert panels, hands-on workshops and a speed-dating session with investors for selected startups (primarily at Seed and Series A+ stages).
The event also features dedicated 1:1 sessions for later-stage teams with investors, industry leaders and domain experts. Startups receive targeted feedback on product, implementation, go-to-market strategy and preparation for VC fundraising conversations.
Program partners & challenge areas
The program is delivered in cooperation with PFR, PFR Ventures and foodtech.ac, with support from industry partners – including LipCo Foods, EIT Food, Maspex Group, Qemetica and Glovo, who are seeking solutions and technologies addressing the following challenges:
🥦 Foodtech: alternative protein sources, food waste reduction, automation in gastronomy and food production, intelligent supply chains and delivery in the agri-food sector, new, sustainable food ingredients.
🚜 Agritech: climate-resilient agriculture, precision agriculture and digital farm management, field-work robotics.
📦 Cleantech: AI for a sustainable agri-food industry, technologies for sustainable packaging, intelligent data for sustainable nutrition, smart retail.
Information webinar
On October 14 at 11:00 CET join us for an information webinar designed for startups and entrepreneurs who want to learn how can they grow their projects within Seed to Scale.
During the webinar, you will learn: what benefits you can gain by joining Seed to Scale, which experts you will be able to consult your project with, why it is worth developing innovations that support green transformation and food security. You will also get the answers to your questions about the application and recruitment process.
Speakers
Piotr Grabowski – Co-founder, foodtech.ac
Marta Ślubowska – Head of Legal Department, LipCo Foods Capital Group
Marta Kutyna-Bakalarska – Head of Innovation Department, Maspex
Key dates
Information webinar: 14 October 2025
Applications close: 19 October 2025
Selection results: 3 November 2025
Workshop sprint: 25–27 November 2025
Harvest the Future Meetup: 16 December 202
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