An opportunity for AgriTech, AquaTech and LivestockTech startups to test and validate solutions in real farming environments across Europe.
RootLinks is pleased to share an open call from EIT Food for startups developing innovative solutions for agriculture, aquaculture and livestock systems. The Test Farms programme supports companies at TRL 6 to 9 that are ready to validate mature prototypes or market ready solutions under real operational conditions.
The programme enables startups to pilot their technologies directly on farms across Europe, helping them generate robust validation data to support market entry, scaling and investor readiness.
What the programme offers
- Access to EIT Food’s pan European network of farms, agronomists and sector experts
- Structured on farm pilots adapted to real world conditions
- Technical and agronomic support throughout the testing phase
- Actionable performance and validation data
- A small testing budget to support pilot related costs
Test Farms is particularly relevant for startups seeking to test performance, scalability or adoption in new agronomic, operational or geographic contexts.
Application deadline: 26 January 2026, 12:00 CET
Visit this link for more details and application link.
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