AI4Agrifood

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AI4Agrifood

AI4Agrifood is a Global acceleration program that supports startups with AI-powered solutions for the agrifood sector.

In the face of challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and increasing productivity demands, AI and Biotechnology emerge as essential tools to build more resilient, sustainable, and efficient food systems. However, many innovations still face barriers in accessing validation, pilot projects, and strategic partners.

AI4Agrifood addresses this challenge by connecting startups (TRL 3–6) with corporates, experts, investors, and public entities, supporting solution validation and pilot design, increasing visibility and support to accelerate market entry.

The program transforms innovative technology into real agrifood impact, promoting soil health, resource optimization, more efficient value chains, and improved profitability for farmers.

Deadline for applications: February 20th, 2026

Contact person: Soraia Caetano (soraia.caetano@bgi.pt)

Startup/Group Name *

What is your startup registration name?

What is the registration number of your startup?

What is the country of registration of your startup?

In case you do not have a registered startup, please identify the institution/company/University you are part of

Name of the Team Member/Founder *

Team Member /Founder Email *

Team Member / Founder Phone number

(incl. country code, ex.00351 xxx xxx xxx)

Which profile better suits you?

I'm a Researcher aiming to transform my work/technology into a market innovation

I'm an Entrepreneur with a great idea

I'm a Farmer with a innovative way to solve a problem

I 'm from a Startup /SME with an proposal for a new product /service

Other:

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Please add NAMES + EMAILS for the other members of your startup or project.

LinkedIn / Website of the startup (if any)

What is your area of focus within the agrifood sector? *

CEA (Controlled Environmental Agriculture)

AI & Robotics for Agrifood Productivity

AI for Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture

Biotech & Biobased Agrifood Innovation Enabled by AI

Soil Health, Regenerative & Circular Agrifood Systems

Value Chain Efficiency & Traceability

Other:

In your assessment, what is your TRL? *

TRL 1: Scientific research begins to be translated into applied research and development.

TRL 2: The technology concept and potential application are defined.

TRL 3: Analytical and Experimental Critical Function or Characteristic Proof-of-Concept: Analytical and experimental studies begin to validate the technology's key functions and characteristics.

TRL 4: Technology Basic Validation in a Laboratory Environment: Components or breadboards are validated in a laboratory setting, demonstrating basic functionality.

TRL 5: Technology Validated in Relevant Environment: The technology is validated in a relevant environment, such as a simulated operational environment.

TRL 6: Technology Prototype Demonstrated in Relevant Environment: A prototype of the technology is demonstrated in a relevant environment.

TRL 7: System Prototype Demonstrated in Operational Environment: The technology is demonstrated in an operational environment, such as a prototype system.

TRL 8: The technology is proven to work in its final form and under expected conditions.

TRL 9: The technology is fully mature and has been successfully deployed in real-world conditions. It is market-ready and has been proven

In your assessment, what is your MRL? *

MRL 1–2: Market research & problem identification

MRL 3–4: Market validation

MRL 5–6: Market entry preparation

MRL 7–8: Market entry

MRL 9: Market scale-up

Describe the problem you are trying to solve.

(max. 200 characters)

Describe your innovative solution.

(max. 200 characters)

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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11nniySHAFPL5KN1zvG-g9V2ShDLNS4s1?usp=drive_link

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