Deadline: December 07, 2025
Startupbootcamp BOLD2 Food & AgriTech is a 3-month hybrid accelerator program starting January 2026 in Amsterdam designed for passionate early-stage founders with game-changing solutions in food and agriculture, aiming to accelerate startups and drive positive change by providing knowledge, connections, and opportunities.
The program focuses on Vertical & Urban Farming, Sustainable Packaging, Precision Agriculture, Alternative Proteins, Food Waste Reduction, AgriTech Hardware, Supply Chain Optimization, Farm-to-Table Platform, and Agri-FinTech as its key technological focus areas.
Startupbootcamp BOLD2 is Europe’s leading industry-specific startup accelerator founded in 2010, with a portfolio exceeding 1,700 companies and a strong track record of success including high-value exits such as Relayr and SendCloud. The program supports startups committed to tackling critical challenges in the food and agriculture domain and aims to invest in 100,000 startups by 2030 to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Participants benefit from a three-month accelerated journey combining online sessions with in-person networking events in Amsterdam. The program offers a comprehensive support ecosystem including a €25K cash investment, exclusive startup deals valued over €100K, and access to an extensive network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners. Startups receive tailored mentorship with industry experts, investor readiness sessions, and continuous support beyond the program with lifetime access to alumni events and resources.
To qualify, startups should be at an early stage, preferably pre-Series A, with a working prototype or some market traction and a dedicated team of at least two members open to mentorship. The selection process involves application review, interviews, a commitment agreement, and a final pitch event where 10 startups are selected based on their business model, team ability, and solution relevance.
The program is designed to build capabilities in commercial readiness, investor readiness, and technological readiness through masterclasses covering critical topics such as fundraising, business plans, market fit, impact measurement, technology architecture, and stakeholder management. This structured support ensures startups not only scale sustainably but also prepare effectively for investment and market success.
For more information, visit Startupbootcamp.
