Foodtech Founders Poland - a WhatsApp group for founders
Dear Foodtech and Agritech Community,
We have launched Foodtech Founders Poland – a WhatsApp group for founders of foodtech and agritech startups in Poland.
Many of you have told us that there’s no real place where you can simply bounce ideas off people facing similar challenges. There still aren’t that many of us working in foodtech and agritech in Poland, which makes it all the more worthwhile to know each other, exchange contacts and experiences and simply help one another. We will also do our best to keep the group active and share useful information for founders.
If you run a foodtech or agritech startup and would like to learn more or join the group, drop us a line at info@foodtech.ac
Applications are open for Seed to Scale 2026
Following a successful first edition, we are back with Seed to Scale 2026. Together with PFR and PFR Ventures, we are looking for 15 startups and teams developing innovative solutions in foodtech, agritech and cleantech. Participation is free of charge and applications are open until October 25, 2026.
Selected teams will meet in Warsaw on November 17-19, 2026 for a three-day sprint focused on fundraising, scaling, collaboration with large organisations and pilots. The programme will also include individual 1:1 meetings with investors, experts and industry partners as well as a Business Mixer.
LipCo Foods is the Strategic Partner of the programme, while Glovo, Wędlinka Group, Qemetica and LOTTE Wedel are its Industry Partners.
If you are wondering whether the programme is right for you, join us for an information webinar on October 15 at 11:00 CET. We will tell you more about the programme format, the types of innovations we’re looking for, the application and selection process and answer your questions.
Another round of #NestleDlaNauki grants is now open
As part of #NestleDlaNauki, applications are now open for another round of the Scientific Grants Competition for students and PhD candidates.
🌱 This year’s theme: Biodiversity in agriculture: how can we support ecosystem regeneration through effective monitoring, measurement tools and consumer education?
👥 Teams: 1-4 people, students at bachelor’s, master’s or PhD level
🏆 Grant: up to 40 000 PLN (~9 200 EUR) to carry out a research project
📅 Applications: October 12 to November 30, 2026
In addition to funding, participants will also have the opportunity to promote their research at scientific conferences and in industry publications as well as build connections within the academic and business communities.
If you know students or PhD candidates working on interesting projects related to agriculture and the environment, please pass this opportunity on to them!
Next Bite is coming to Warsaw
On October 28-29, 2026, Warsaw will host Next Bite Satellite 2026 – an EIT Food event bringing together startups, businesses, investors and experts from across the European agrifood ecosystem.
The Warsaw edition will focus on the resilience of European agriculture. The programme includes topics such as financing the transition, digital technologies and regenerative agriculture. More than 30 startups from EIT Food programmes will also be there.
It’s a great opportunity to meet a significant part of Europe’s agrifood ecosystem in just two days. Places are already limited, so it’s worth acting quickly. You can check out the programme here. Participation requires prior registration and approval by the organiser.
News
🏆 Business Impact by PARP – a competition for startups and companies developing technological solutions with a positive social or environmental impact. One of the five categories is “Responsible Food and Agriculture”. Applications are open until October 22, 2026, with a 50 000 PLN (~11 500 EUR) main prize and a 20 000 PLN (~4 500 EUR) distinction.
💻 HelloFresh is entering Poland – the German foodtech company is building one of its global technology hubs in Warsaw, which is expected to eventually employ hundreds of specialists. For now, this is primarily about technology rather than the launch of meal-kit deliveries on the Polish market.
🍏 Fresh Inset is preparing for an IPO – the Polish deeptech company developing Vidre+®, a technology that extends the freshness of fruit, vegetables and flowers, has closed a pre-IPO round with a strategic investor. The company has now raised a total of 67 million PLN (~15 million EUR) on the private market and is preparing for a listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
🌾 Grants for projects in Podlaskie – the Podlaskie region is launching funding for SMEs carrying out projects in the region in areas including foodtech and agritech. Nearly 14 million PLN (~3,2 million EUR) available in total.
🍽️ Choice raises 7,1 million USD – the SaaS platform helping restaurants manage online sales and digital channels has raised another funding round to support its growth. Investors include Polish VC fund Smartlink and Poland is set to become the company’s largest market.
🌱 More plant-based meals in schools – new nutrition rules for schools and kindergartens require at least one lunch per week in which legumes are the source of protein. Our friends at RoślinnieJemy are explaining the changes and making the topic more accessible through the “Dobrze się składa” campaign.
🥤 Danone acquires Huel – the French group is acquiring the British producer of nutritionally complete meals and functional drinks for around 1 billion EUR. It’s another major consolidation move in the functional food market.
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