Submissions are open until 9 February 2026, 17:00 CET
ching its second Open Call for Independent Innovators, aiming to select candidates who will propose solutions to challenges identified by the project’s Living Labs.
Independent Innovators (IIs), defined as start-up entrepreneurs and SMEs, are eligible to apply only if they reside in one of the eight cities and towns within the six INCiTiS- FOOD countries hosting a Living Lab. Each location will select three winners.
Winners must be located within the same cities and towns where INCiTiS-FOOD Living Labs operate and are expected to carry out their activities over a 4-month period, addressing the specific challenges identified by the Living Labs. Through this Open Call, INCiTiS-FOOD will provide a total of €60,000 in funding
ho Should Apply (Eligibility)
This open call is ideal for:
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- Independent innovators building food-focused solutions
- Early-stage teams and founders working on technology, product, or process innovations
- Projects focusing on areas such as:
- Sustainable food systems
- Alternative proteins and novel ingredients
- Food waste reduction and circular food value chains
- Digitalisation of food production or distribution
- Processing, packaging, safety, or traceability innovations
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