Connecting visionary founders with conscious global corporations, their corporate leaders, as well as experienced mentors and impact investors. Our goal is to take “making impact” to the next level. We aim to support your business to develop and produce more sustainable products.
Hybrid Acceleration
Accelerate your startup's growth and success in just 3 months with our hybrid program, designed to drive sustainable results at speed.
Access to Mentorship
Get access to a vast network of over hundreds carefully selected mentors per program, offering industry-specific expertise, hands-on support, and valuable connections to accelerate your success.
Events & Engagements
Unlock tailored matchmaking with investors and potential clients, with repeated opportunities to refine your pitch and participate in facilitated meetings and sessions.
Capital
Receive a €25,000 cash investment to cover your program expenses, plus an exclusive startup deal kit valued at over €100K, packed with premium partner offers.
Our Food & AgriTech Accelerator looks towards new technologies along the food value chain to meet the growing demand for food safety, digitalization and sustainability.
The food and agriculture sector is undergoing significant technological advancements, particularly in developed nations, developing countries are gradually making strides in this direction. Data availability, accessibility and quality are already transforming the agricultural sector and increasingly becoming the three key elements driving digital innovation in any sector. Emerging food & agriculture trends are marking a shift towards smart farming and efficient utilization of time and resources while reducing crop losses as well as towards more sustainable and personalized food choices. The focus is to not only improve the overall quality and quantity of the food value chain, but also to reach the ultimate goal of a sustainable future.
Do you lead a Food or AgriTech startup that challenges the status quo? Are you passionate about your innovation, are looking to scale and need to raise capital and partner with corporates to build, test, and validate your hypothesis? Then this program is for you!
Application Close
August 2024
We will start reviewing and shortlisting potential candidates.
Selection days
26th - 29th August 2024
The startups will pitch in front of an audience of Investors, Mentors, Corporate Leaders, Partners and the SBC team
Startups Announcement
30th August 2024
On the last day of Selection Days we announce the 10 startups selected, which will take part in the accelerator.
Accelerator Kick-off
9th September 2024
It’s time! We officially kick-off the accelerator.
Impact Day
28th November 2024
At the end of the accelerator we celebrate with Impact Day! The founders will showcase their progress and solutions in our signature event.
Giovanni Vaccari, born in Brazil, is currently Startupbootcamp’s longest-standing employee, recognized as a strong-willed professional with a deep passion for humankind. As the Managing Director of Startupbootcamp Netherlands, Giovanni brings extensive experience across various roles within the organization, ranging from design and operations to program direction. Known for embracing challenges, he consistently pushes beyond personal limits to achieve goals.
Elizabeth is an experienced startup matchmaker & ecosystem builder. Alongside being an angel investor herself, she ensures the startups in our programs are connected and introduced to the most relevant connections in their respective industries.
Entrepreneur since 17, Sabina as the founder has been launching ventures from gaming to social impact and EdTech. With years of sales and business development, personal branding, mentorship and speaking experience, her mission now is to discover visionary impact founders and empower them with mentor, investor and corporate relations across the globe.
Rodrigo leaves no stone unturned when it comes to finding opportunities for companies. Researching, Planning, Analyses and Relationship building are his major duties. He identifies potholes in products and connects the dots to see how investors, corporates and mentors could support startups to scale in the long term.
Karolina is a key driver in ensuring the flawless execution of Startupbootcamp's programs, dedicated to delivering exceptional value for founders, mentors, and partners. With a passion for supporting impact-driven companies, she approaches every challenge with a positive, can-do attitude. Her expertise spans strategic planning, program management, and innovation, honed through her work with initiatives like ScaleNL Accelerator. Having helped Dutch startups scale to the US, Karolina is now also supporting Startupbootcamp's internationalization programs, fostering the global growth of later-stage startups and scale-ups.
Julija is the driving force behind planning and executing operations for equity programs. Her goal at Startupbootcamp is to innovate, inspire the next generation of innovators, and help international startups scale globally. Her proactive attitude, along with experience in other startup accelerator programs and diverse work roles, has given her deep expertise in operations management, program execution, events, and innovation.
Maria is an experienced professional who has been with Startupbootcamp for over 5 years. With a background in digital marketing, event organization, accelerator management, and company operations, she has successfully led more than 20 accelerator programs and organized over dozens events. As the Director of Operations at Startupbootcamp Netherlands, Maria is dedicated to driving quality and excellence in every aspect of the accelerator and beyond. Her passion lies in optimizing processes and delivering top-notch programs that empower startups to succeed.
Wilson Rainho has been a key player at Startupbootcamp for over 5 years, bringing a strong background in innovation management. He began his journey as Head of Scouting, where he identified and engaged top-tier startups. After gaining valuable experience working with national and international investment funds, Wilson returned to Startupbootcamp as a Program Director.In his current role, Wilson focuses on maximizing the innovation impact for our corporate partners. He is responsible for SBC Vision, our all-in-one innovation platform designed to help partners increase their ROI in innovation.
Billy specializes in identifying and supporting high-potential startups, connecting them with mentors and resources critical to their growth.With a background in business development and investor relations, she has also executed new business strategies and managed real estate projects. This diverse experience drives her current mission: empowering founders with the networks and guidance they need to succeed.
As the #1 Startup Accelerator across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, & South America, we know a thing or two about early-stage startups. We've developed a proven model that mitigates risk and maximizes returns for our investors. Our rigorous selection process ensures that only the most promising startups with the highest potential for growth and impact make it into our accelerators. And once they're in, our world-class mentors, partners, and alumni network provide unparalleled support and guidance to help them succeed.
Startupbootcamp is investing in 100.000 of the most promising startups and scaleups from around the world that focus on creating a more sustainable planet. The Startupbootcamp Fundraising Process is aligned with the highest levels of regulation and protection, thanks to our partnership with NxChange.