The agrifood sector faces urgent sustainability challenges, many of which could be addressed by innovative research technologies that often don't make it to market. The Agrifood Disruptor is here to change that.

Our program is designed to accelerate the journey from research to real-world impact, equipping researchers with the tools they need to succeed. Through a focused 3-step approach, the Agrifood Disruptor will help you develop an entrepreneurial Mindset, build essential Skills, and offer the Opportunity to discover the right market fit for your research through expert mentorship.

By fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, the Agrifood Disruptor bridges the gap between groundbreaking research and industry, ensuring that new technologies reach the market to solve the pressing sustainability challenges in the agrifood sector.

The program

Roadshow: Building the mindset for the innovation journey.
One morning online event focused on cultivating an entrepreneurial Mindset among participants. This experience will prepare you for the next step in our program: the Bootcamp.

Bootcamp: Developing key entrepreneurship Skills.
Online Bootcamp tailored for research teams, focusing on essential Skills for market research. You'll learn about technology assessment, market needs and trends, intellectual property, and effective communication and pitching strategies. The Bootcamp also includes mentoring sessions to guide researchers in their market discovery journey.

Market Discovery Journey/Pitch: Provide you with the Opportunity of discovering the Research-Market fit.
Expert mentoring activity designed to empower researchers on their Market Discovery Journey. You will have the Opportunity to explore partnerships, identify research market fit, and receive guidance for technology redesign.

The program ends in a dedicated In-person Pitch Event, where you will present your work to a diverse range of Industry Stakeholders, allowing you to expand your network and showcase your research effectively.