Looking for bold founders driving innovation in AgriTech and FoodTech to enhance food safety, digitalization, and sustainability across the food value chain.

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Program Dates
April 14, 2025 - June 4, 2025
Applications Close
March 7, 2025
Hybrid | Amsterdam

About Startupbootcamp Accelerator

During our intense 3-month accelerator program, selected startups receive hands-on mentorship from over 100 industry experts, seed funding and access to a global and local network of investors with the ultimate goal of scaling their businesses andbecoming industry-leading companies.

Triple 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.

About Food & AgriTech II Program

Focus Areas

We are looking for early-stage startups addressing:

• Sustainable Packaging

• Agricultural Biotechnology

• Precision Agriculture

• Food Waste Reduction

• AgriTech Hardware

• Supply Chain Optimization

• Farm-to-Table Platform

• Agri-FinTech

• Regenerative Agriculture

• Nutrition and Wellness

• Crop Resiliency

Calendar

December 12, 2024
Applications Open
March 7, 2024
Applications Close

Startups are assessed on readiness and fit with the program.

March 18, April 1, 2, 3, 2025
Selection Days

20 startups pitch in front of our ecosystem audience - investors, mentors, corporate leaders, partners and the SBC Investment Committee.

April 4, 2025
Selection Announcement
April 14, 2025
Program Kick-Off

It’s time! Startups begin their 3-month program to accelerate and scale their business.

April 24, 2025
Mentor Meet Startup

Connect with expert mentors from diverse backgrounds, gain valuable insights, expand your network, and start collaborating to elevate the startup's potential.

July 3, 2025
FutureXPO Next

The founders showcase their progress and solutions to a big crowd of corporate partners, investors and mentors in our signature event.

Meet the Team

Marc Jellema

Global CTO & Program Director

Elizabeth Kleinveld

Head of Acceleration

Adrian Alexandru

Program Director

Sabina Basariyeva

Global Head of Startup Growth

Giovanni Vaccari Basariyeva

Managing Director

Guided by World-Class Mentors

Our mentors are seasoned industry experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders who bring their knowledge and connections to help you succeed. They come from a diverse range of globally recognized companies, sharing real-world insights to fuel your growth.

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A Gateway to a Global Community

Joining a Startupbootcamp accelerator connects you to a worldwide community of founders, mentors, investors, and industry leaders.With a presence across multiple regions, our network empowers you to scale globally, tapping intoopportunities during the program and long after it ends.

Startup Success: Food & AgriTech

With over 1,700 startups accelerated to date, our impact speaks for itself. The latest Food & AgriTech program, running from September to December 2024, showcased incredible innovation and growth.

Startupbootcamp is a game-changer with a holistic approach. It provides an A-to-Z toolkit for startups, from product development to commercialization, strong sales strategies, and investor readiness. The program offers dozens of top-tier mentors and a massive network of industry leaders, investors, and corporate partners who open doors to unparalleled opportunities. SBC doesn’t just teach theory; it refines your business, tests real strategies, and delivers tangible progress toward scaling. It’s the perfect place to strengthen your vision, gain traction, and make a meaningful impact.

Marouane Baslam, GrowSmart
Our experience at Startupbootcamp Amsterdam has been transformative, filled with collaboration, learning, and inspiration. Engaging with top-notch mentors provided invaluable insights that refined our vision and strategy for our AgriTech platform. Connecting with mentors who share our passion for empowering farmers and promoting sustainable practices was a true highlight. This journey has elevated our mission to optimize crop yields and drive innovation in agriculture. We are excited to apply what we’ve learned to build a better future for the agricultural sector together!

Saad Ramadan, AgroConform

Are you ready to make a global impact together?