May 28th, 2026 Dear BGI Community, ☀️ Summer is almost here, and so are a wave of exciting opportunities, bold ideas and events you won’t want to miss. From agrifood innovation programmes and urban mobility hackathons to startup demo days and open calls, this edition is packed with ways to connect, learn, collaborate and grow. Curious about what’s coming next in the worlds of food, sustainability and tech? Keep reading! The BGI Team |
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Agrifood Disruptor is a free online program designed to help researchers, entrepreneurs, and early-stage startups bring agrifood innovations to market. Open to participants across Europe and associated countries, the program supports breakthrough technologies at TRL 3–6 through a Program Preview Session, an Online Bootcamp, a Market Discovery Journey, and a Pitch Day, helping innovators validate their market fit, connect with industry players, and strengthen their entrepreneurial skills. Apply before the 30th of June! |
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The STCP Serviços Mobility Hackathon 2026 connects European startups with real urban mobility challenges in Portugal. Pilot-ready innovators (TRL 6+) are invited to develop solutions for intelligent parking management, traffic optimization, and sustainability, with the opportunity to pitch directly to STCP Serviços and deploy a real-world pilot. The winning team will receive a €500 prize and access to the Portuguese mobility ecosystem through the EIT Urban Mobility network. Apply until June 30th! |
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☀️ Innov4Mobility Summer School Applications are still open for the 3rd edition of Innov4Mobility Summer School, giving European undergraduate students the opportunity to tackle real-world urban mobility challenges and turn ideas into impact-driven solutions. Through a one-week challenge-based experience in Aveiro, participants will work alongside peers, experts, cities and industry partners to develop innovative approaches to the future of sustainable mobility. Apply by the 2nd of June to secure your spot! |
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👨🏼🌾 Feira Nacional da Agricultura BGI will be at Feira Nacional da Agricultura from the 6th to the 14th of June! Over the course of the week, visitors will have the opportunity to discover a diverse programme of talks, workshops, demo sessions, networking moments and happy hours showcasing some of the most innovative projects and initiatives in the agrifood sector. We can't wait to meet you there! |
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| 🤖 AI4Agrifood Demo Day Join us at the AI4Agrifood 2026 Demo Day and discover pilot-ready AI-powered biotech innovations shaping the future of sustainable and regenerative food systems. Meet emerging startups, connect with corporates and investors, and explore the solutions developed throughout the programme. We look forward to welcoming you at Feira Nacional da Agricultura, Pavilhão B, Stand 23, on 9 June at 4pm. |
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Turn your Challenge into Innovation: Join our programme |
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The Agrifood4Future Open Innovation & Challenge-Based Programme is a European initiative designed to connect startups and agrifood SMEs to co-develop innovative, pilot-ready solutions for sector challenges. Unlike traditional programmes focused on pilot execution, this framework prioritises feasibility studies and structured pilot design, ensuring solutions are technically viable, scalable and aligned with real market needs. Structure: |
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Phase 1
Challenge scouting & definition (For Challenge Owners) |
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Solution scouting & Matchmaking (For Solution Providers) |
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Feasibility Study & Pilot Design |
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Validation (online event) |
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Format: Online Its main goals are to accelerate innovation adoption, strengthen collaboration across Europe and support the green and digital transition of the agrifood sector. Key advantages of participating: - For SMEs & corporates (Challenge Owners): access to innovative solutions with reduced risk through feasibility validation. APPLY HERE till June 30th 2026. - For startups (Solution Providers): real market validation and stronger commercial positioning. OPENING SOON (1st of July) till Sep 11th 2026. - For all participants: access to a Europe-wide innovation network and collaboration opportunities. |
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Overall, the programme enables participants to move from ideas to implementation-ready solutions, increasing the likelihood of real impact in the agrifood sector. If you need further information you can contact: Catarina Casadinho (BGI): catarina.casadinho@bgi.pt or Sónia Romão (BGT): sonia.romao@bgtconsultinggroup.com. |
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Register with Agrifood4Future's CoVE PT to join a growing community shaping the future of vocational training and sustainable, digital and resilient agri-food systems in Portugal, and stay connected through upcoming newsletters, opportunities and collaborations. |
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📢 Seedbed TeamUp
Deadline: 1 JuneApplications for Seedbed TeamUp are still open! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with the right co-founder, turn breakthrough agrifood innovation into a scalable startup, and access expert support, training, mentorship, and funding of up to €40,000. Contact Us! |
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| 📢 Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument
Deadline: 30 NovemberAccelerate your startup’s path to market with EIT Food’s Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument, secure support to de-risk pilot projects, validate your solution with corporate partners, and unlock new commercial opportunities in the agrifood sector. Contact Us! |
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