Spain Foodtech Acceleration Programme Grant

About this grant

Spain Foodtech is a six-month, high-performance acceleration programme for Spanish agri-foodtech startups. It aims to help build robust startups capable of competing globally and becoming reference players in the sector, positioning Spain as a technology leader in agri-food. Each startup receives a personalised work plan, a senior team with more than 20 years of global experience, technology support from CNTA, internationalisation support from ICEX, access to pilots and agreements with national and international food corporations, international events, global communication and mentoring, and post-programme follow-up. The programme seeks disruptive, sustainable technologies applicable across the agri-food value chain from farm to table, in six thematic areas: primary agriculture and production (indoor and outdoor cultivation, productivity tools, ecological transition); new production methods and biotechnology (alternative proteins and lipids such as mycelium, molecular farming and microalgae); packaging and sustainable supply chains (waste reduction, low-impact packaging, carbon footprint reduction and LCA); human health (nutrigenetics, precision nutrition, clean-label ingredients); smarter and more sustainable distribution (digital business models, sensorisation and data); and deep technologies applied to agri-food (satellite, AI, IoT, machine learning, blockchain, robotics). The cohort timetable runs from a call launch in March to April, project selection in May, acceleration from June to November, and a Demo Day in November. The page reports alumni outcomes from the 2021 cohort, including funding rounds for several startups, and cites sector context such as 268 million euros of foodtech investment in Spain in 2022.

Eligibility

The page indicates the programme is for Spanish agri-foodtech startups, described as 'startups españolas' building sustainable and disruptive technologies. Applicants register through the site's registration form. The page does not state explicit organisation size, stage, or prior-recipient rules.

How it's scored

The page does not describe scoring criteria, weightings, or panel composition. It notes that projects are selected in May after the call closes.

Key requirements

• ✓Spanish agri-foodtech startup operating across agri-food value chain
• ✓Early-stage venture (pre-revenue or prototype-stage preferred)
• ✓Commitment to 6-month full-time acceleration programme with personalised work plan

Recent past awardees

Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.

• Cocuus · 2022
• Innomy · 2022
• Atlantic Farms (formerly H2Hydroponics) · 2022
• MOA foodtech · 2022

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Spain Foodtech Acceleration Programme?

Eligibility covers organisations in ES; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.