APACCCEEC begins implementing the pilot project “Accelerator Program for start-ups in the field of agriculture between China and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe”, which will be held in the period March 27 – April 1, 2023, in Sofia Tech Park, Bulgaria.
The objectives of the Accelerator Program are to attract young and enterprising people to the agricultural sector and to support the development of innovative services, applications, and products in agriculture.
Acceptance of applications for participation in the Accelerator begins on January 10th, 2023, and will continue until March 10th, 2023.
Among the target groups of the Accelerator Program are the creation of innovative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of the HoReCa industry, GIS in agriculture, solutions for food waste, carbon neutrality in agriculture, food technologies, irrigation systems, circular economy of food and beverage supply, and others.
On the final day, the teams of the 20 startups admitted to participation will present their business concept and project to an external jury, as well as to investors, representatives of academia and business, experts, media, and diplomats from CEE and China.
The three best projects from the twenty finalists in the Accelerator Program will be awarded monetary prizes, as follows:
1st place – 25,000 euros;
2nd place – 15,000 euros;
3rd place – 10,000 euros.
The ambition of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Bulgaria and APACCCEEC is to make this initiative an annual event, which will contribute to the spread of innovative solutions in agriculture and connect the entrepreneurial ecosystems of the CEE countries and China.
Association for the Promotion of Agricultural Cooperation between China and the Central and Eastern European Countries
(APACCCEEC), will cover the transport and accommodation fees for 20 participants from the CEE countries (Albania, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia), who get accepted by the international jury.
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OnlineBenefits
- The three best projects from the twenty finalists in the Accelerator Program will be awarded monetary prizes, as follows:1st place – 25,000 euros;2nd place – 15,000 euros; 3rd place – 10,000 euros.
- Additionally, all 20 finalists will have the opportunity to meet and network with investors and other entrepreneurs.
- The ambition of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Bulgaria and APACCCEEC is to make this initiative an annual event, which will contribute to the spread of innovative solutions in agriculture and connect the entrepreneurial ecosystems of the CEE countries and China.
- Association for the Promotion of Agricultural Cooperation between China and the Central and Eastern European Countries
(APACCCEEC), will cover the transport and accommodation fees for 20 participants from the CEE countries (Albania, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia), who get accepted by the international jury.
Eligibilities
- Start-ups companies.
- If you have an innovative solution or concept in the field of agriculture
- If the services or/and products of your project can benefit and improve the agricultural ecosystem
- If you look for support and mentorship for the realization of your project idea
- If you need funding to develop your endeavor
Application Process
Apply through the link by filling up the online form.
Application Deadline: March 10, 2023
Application ClosedOfficial link
