An accelerator designed to drive the transition to regenerative agriculture and reseilience of the food sector by fostering disruptive innovations on a global scale.

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Program Dates
January 5th - March 26th, 2026
Applications Close
December 7th, 2025
Hybrid | Amsterdam

About Startupbootcamp Accelerator

During our intense 3-month accelerator program, selected startups receive hands-on mentorship from over 100 industry experts, seed funding and access to a global and local network of investors with the ultimate goal of scaling their businesses andbecoming industry-leading companies.

Triple Acceleration

Accelerate your startup's growth and success in just 3 months with our hybrid program, designed to drive sustainable results at speed.

Access to Mentorship

Get access to a vast network of over hundreds carefully selected mentors per program, offering industry-specific expertise, hands-on support, and valuable connections to accelerate your success.

Events & Engagements

Unlock tailored matchmaking with investors and potential clients, with repeated opportunities to refine your pitch and participate in facilitated meetings and sessions.

Capital

Receive a €25,000 cash investment to cover your program expenses, plus an exclusive startup deal kit valued at over €100K, packed with premium partner offers.

About Food & AgriTech Program

Focus Areas

We are looking for early-stage startups addressing:

• Vertical Farming

• Sustainable Packaging

• Agricultural Biotechnology

• Precision Agriculture

• Foodwaste Reduction

• AgriTech Hardware

• Agri-FinTech

• Urban Farming

• Supply Chain Optimisation

• Regenerative Agriculture

• Nutrition and Wellness

• Alternative Proteins

Calendar

September 15, 2025
Applications Open
December 7, 2025
Applications Close

Startups are assessed on readiness and fit with the program.

December 15, 16, 17, 2025
Selection Days

20 startups pitch in front of our ecosystem audience - investors, mentors, corporate leaders, partners and the SBC Investment Committee.

December 18, 2025
Selection Announcement
January 5, 2026
Program Kick-Off

It’s time! Startups begin their 3-month program to accelerate and scale their business.

January 22, 2026
Mentor Meet Startup

Connect with expert mentors from diverse backgrounds, gain valuable insights, expand your network, and start collaborating to elevate the startup's potential.

March 26, 2026
FutureXPO Next

The founders showcase their progress and solutions to a big crowd of corporate partners, investors and mentors in our signature event.

Meet the Team

Elizabeth Kleinveld

Head of Acceleration

Adrian Alexandru

Program Director

Sabina Basariyeva

Head of Relations

Rodrigo Aleman

Head of Scouting

Ralitsa Koyuva

Scouting & Relations Lead

Jan Ribas-Garriga

Scouting & Relations Lead

Maria Savonova

Director of Operations

Lisa Tran

Program Operations Lead

Julija Baranauskaitė

Program Operations Lead

Guided by World-Class Mentors

Our mentors are seasoned industry experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders who bring their knowledge and connections to help you succeed. They come from a diverse range of globally recognized companies, sharing real-world insights to fuel your growth.

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A Gateway to a Global Community

Joining a Startupbootcamp accelerator connects you to a worldwide community of founders, mentors, investors, and industry leaders.With a presence across multiple regions, our network empowers you to scale globally, tapping intoopportunities during the program and long after it ends.

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Alumni

Startup Success: Food & AgriTech

With over 1,700 startups accelerated to date, our impact speaks for itself. The latest Food & AgriTech program, running from September to December 2024, showcased incredible innovation and growth.

Startupbootcamp is a game-changer with a holistic approach. It provides an A-to-Z toolkit for startups, from product development to commercialization, strong sales strategies, and investor readiness. The program offers dozens of top-tier mentors and a massive network of industry leaders, investors, and corporate partners who open doors to unparalleled opportunities. SBC doesn’t just teach theory; it refines your business, tests real strategies, and delivers tangible progress toward scaling. It’s the perfect place to strengthen your vision, gain traction, and make a meaningful impact.

Marouane Baslam, GrowSmart
Our experience at Startupbootcamp Amsterdam has been transformative, filled with collaboration, learning, and inspiration. Engaging with top-notch mentors provided invaluable insights that refined our vision and strategy for our AgriTech platform. Connecting with mentors who share our passion for empowering farmers and promoting sustainable practices was a true highlight. This journey has elevated our mission to optimize crop yields and drive innovation in agriculture. We are excited to apply what we’ve learned to build a better future for the agricultural sector together!

Saad Ramadan, AgroConform

Are you ready to make a global impact together?