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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. Applications for Batch 7 are open until April 5th!

What technologies are we looking for?

3D food printingclean label productssmart & biodegradable packagingalternative proteinsproteins from insectsalgae productsmushroom proteinsprecision fermentationfood waste reductionregenerative agricultureorganic fertilizerssidestream valorisationfood sharingupcycled foodnovel ingredientsfunctional foodpersonalized nutritionfood for diabetesplant-rich dietsfood as medicinecannabis in foodfermented foodsmicrobiome optimizationnew probioticshealthy snackssuperfoodsnon-alcoholic beveragesnon-processed foodsdecentralized food productioncircular food systemstraceabilityzero waste solutionsfood production roboticsgrocery techdark kitchenshome farmingprecision farmingvertical farmingmolecular farmingseed geneticscultivated meatphysical & 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

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

Mateusz Kowalczyk

CEO & Co-Founder | Foodsi

Agnieszka Barej

Head of Media & Digital Central Europe, Trener | Procter & Gamble

Jacek Palec

Jacek Palec

CEO | Frisco.pl

Kama Kotowska

Kama Kotowska

Head of Growth | cux.io, Public Speaking Coach

Marcin Tchórzewski

Marcin Tchórzewski

CEO | Coders Lab, Business Angel

Mikołaj Szymański

Mikołaj Szymański

Co-Founder | Holi.Health, KERRIS, 300.codes

Karolina Kubara

Karolina Kubara

CEO | Dobra Kaloria

Monika Borowiecka

Monika Borowiecka

CEO | Tangent Line Ventures, ex-Marketing Director | Mars

Bartek Janowicz

Bartek Janowicz

CEO | Proinnovate

Marcin Koziorowski

Marcin Koziorowski

CEO & Co-Founder | EcoBean

Piotr Lubiewa-Wieleżyński

Piotr Lubiewa - Wieleżyński

Sales Development Director | Carrefour Polska

Małgorzata Nowacka

Małgorzata Nowacka

Food Technologist | Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Greg Pietruszyński

Greg Pietruszyński

ex-CEO | Growbots, Founder | Revenieers

Maciej Otrębski

Strategic Partnerships
Manager | RoślinnieJemy

Michał Chabowski

Michał Chabowski

Managing Partner & Board Member | Rubicon Partners

Paweł Urbanek

Paweł Urbanek

CEO | Pan Pomidor & Co.

Michał Gołkiewicz

Michał Gołkiewicz

Co-Founder & CEO | Sundose

Paweł Żółtko

Paweł Żółtko

Independent Consultant, Foodtech, Agritech, Alternative Proteins, CPG, Retail

Michał Bonarowski

Michał Bonarowski

Smart Growth Builder | Grupa Allegro

Michał Rokosz

Partner | Inovo Venture Partners

Mariusz Klementowski

CEO | AmerPharma

Marcin Tischner

Marcin Tischner

Public Affairs Coordinator & Sustainability Expert | ProVeg International​

Anna Tałach

Anna Tałach

Global Product Manager, Food Industry Expert

Adrian Pugawko

Adrian Pugawko

CFO | Procardia Medical

Tomasz Woźniak

Partner & CEO | Future Mind

Daniel Szostek

Daniel Szostek

Partner | Centrum Prawa Żywnościowego

Agnieszka Szymecka-Wesołowska

Agnieszka Szymecka-Wesołowska

Partner | Centrum Prawa Żywnościowego, PhD

Łukasz Czech

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

Artur Wiktor

Co-Founder | Yoush, PhD, Food Technologist

Dawid Drzewiecki

Dawid Drzewiecki

CEO | Kancelaria Funduszy Europejskich

Jakub Łączkowski

CEO | Pozamiatane.pl

Katarzyna Geiger

Katarzyna Geiger

Supply Chain Manager, Sustainable Value Chains, Food Industry

Iga Czubak

Iga Czubak

CEO | Apollo Roślinny Qurczak

Weronika Bednarska

Weronika Bednarska

Innovative Food Developer, Labelling Specialist

Zbigniew Barwicz

Zbigniew Barwicz

Managing Partners | Freya Capital

Maciej Gałkiewicz

Maciej Gałkiewicz

Angel Investor
& CEO | Ragnarson

Karolina Wojtas

Karolina Wojtas

Director of Strategic Development | Everix, Venture Partner | Eurazeo

Bartosz Czerkies

Bartosz Czerkies

Co-Founder | Tequipy, ex-Revolut

Zbigniew Skwarski

Zbigniew Skwarski

Co-Founder | Yoush, Food Technologist

Tomasz Szuba

CEO | Venturis HoReCa, Food Waste Management Expert

Michał Lasocki

Michał Lasocki

CEO | Intenson Europe

Leszek Szczepaniak

Leszek Szczepaniak

Partner | BON VIVANT ADVISORY

Marcin Śliwiński

CEO | Gobarto

Wojciech Mądry

Wojciech Mądry

Partner, Legal Consuel | Enky Consulting

Bartosz Kamieniecki

Bartosz Kamieniecki

CEO & Co-Founder | VITALPRO Poland & HUB NPD

Marek Rogala

Marek Rogala

Co-Founder | Charlie Food & Friends

Jakub Śwircz

Jakub Śwircz

Managing Director | Brandy Design

Eryk Gąszczyk

Eryk Gąszczyk

CEO | Spinbits

Marcin Jaraczewski

Marcin Jaraczewski

Partner & Legal Advisor | LAWMORE

Marcin Klimaszewski

Marcin Klimaszewski

Co-Founder | Magazynuj.to

Mateusz Kloc

Mateusz Kloc

Chairman of the Board | Heyka Capital Markets Group, Entrepreneur & Investor

Piotr Doleszczak

Piotr Doleszczak

SEO & Content Marketing Specialist​

Patryk Kalinowski

Patryk Kalinowski

Legal Advisor | Centrum Prawa Żywnościowego

Anna Gromańska

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.

Qurczak

Apollo Roślinny Qurczak®

One of a kind plant based chicken alternative. Made of meaty fibers resembling cooked chicken breast.

Listny Cud

Listny Cud

An automated, urban and in-store vertical farms for growing leafy green vegetables, i.e. microgreens and herbs.

Yoush

Yoush

A complete and balanced meal in a handy form based on products of plant origin.

Hempiness

Hempiness

An organic and delicious beverage with 15 mg of CBD. Contains a daily dose of CBD for your mind and body balance.

Frens

Frens

Hypoallergenic, easily digestible food for your dog containing insect-based protein.

Tribe Natural Energy

Tribe Natural Energy

An energy drink based on guayusa tree leaves from Amazonia. Improves focus and effectiveness for many hours.

Vertigo Farms

Vertigo Farms

Clean oil extracts from plants for healthier food, drugs & cosmetics. Obtained by supercritical CO2 extraction.

KuMin.Sys (Venturis Horeca)

KuMin.Sys

An IT tool for gastronomy that helps with production-planning, cost-optimization and reduction of food waste.

MultiSpec

An online database ensuring smooth communication between food ingredient suppliers, manufacturers and retailers.

It's bean

It's bean

Protein packed & locally sourced plant-based yogurts from beans.

Food Jack

Food Jack

Pulled jackfruit, meat replacements on the next level.

Kisz Masz

Kisz Masz

Naturally fermented and probiotic foods.

Mama Mi

Mama Mi

Complete, 100% plant-based baby food.

ZYVIA

ZYVIA

Personalized probiotics for eco-gardening.

myEgg

myEgg

Easy to prepare, plant-based substitute of an chicken egg in a liquid form.

Planeat

Planeat

"The meatiest" plant-based minced meat and many other meat alternatives. Super tasty and rich in amino acids!

Poley.me

Poley.me

An autonomous beverage serving robots which eliminate queues, save water and boost revenue.

Legumi

Legumi

An intelligent shopping carts app which compares and finds the cheapest e-groceries with the quickest delivery.

Rebread

Rebread

Saving leftover bread from being treated as waste and building an ecosystem around this resource.

SERio

SERio

Plant-based cheese with unique taste, rich in protein, fiber and minerals.

CUDO Kombucha

CUDO Kombucha

Slightly fizzy, unpasteurized functional drink based on fermented tea.

Mea Pulpa

Mea Pulpa

Healthy snacks made of upcycled flawed fruits, veggies and food waste.

VegeLIO

VegeLIO

Crunchy and aromatic freeze-dried vegetables with herbs adding depth of flavor and aroma and spices completing whole composition.

Myco Innovations

Myco Innovations

Building materials from mushrooms.

Mihiderka

Mihiderka

Low-processed mushroom-based meat alternatives.

SweetVegy

SweetVegy

Healthy vegetable cookies and snacks.

Bast Pack

Sustainable and natural food packaging solutions based hemp.

Mel Pulveris

Mel Pulveris

Honey powder that is a great alternative to sugar and a healthier option for sweetening dishes and desserts.

High Culture

High Culture

A popular science portal, R&D project and an e-commerce platform dedicated to substances, technologies, and practices that affect brain and mental health.

FoodBugs

FoodBugs

High-protein food products based on insect protein.

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Apply today!

Applications for Batch 7 are open until April 5th! Take the first step, even if you have doubts whether your project coincides with what we are looking for. We will happy to take a closer look at what you are doing and think about how we can help you.

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

Michał Mądry

Enky Consulting | Benji's Planet
Unilever | Accenture

Questions? Feel free to mail us!