EIT Food

EIT Food, founded in 2016 and supported by the European Union, is a not-for-profit organization based in Leuven, Belgium. It functions as an accelerator and investor within the agrifood sector, aiming to transform the food system through innovation, education, and entrepreneurship. The organization focuses on creating a healthier, net-zero, and resilient food system by investing in early-stage European startups that align with these missions. EIT Food provides funding, resources, and educational programs, and fosters connections between startups, corporates, and researchers. Its Startup Impact Fund invests up to €500,000 per venture, contributing to a portfolio of over 700 investments.