Smart Agro Lab: New incubator for agri-food startups
Invitation to potential entrepreneurs with innovative ideas, addressed by Smart Agro Hub, to take part in the Smart Agro Lab, a program for start-up entrepreneurship in the branch of agriculture.
The procedure submitting applications has started, and after its completion, on October 15, 2023, up to 35 teams will advance to the next phase, which will receive broad and specialized guidance for the development of their idea and identification of the business model. At the same time, there will be the possibility for synergies with other startups within the incubator.
The programme
The support for the incubation of new and sustainable businesses will be multi-level. In particular, it includes:
- training and guidance from experienced mentors, networking with entrepreneurs, experts, technical investors and agencies
- cooperation with Smart Agro Hub and its shareholding companies, as well as
- access to funding sources (working capital, logistical infrastructure, legal consulting services)
The Smart Agro Hub is a model center of competence in the field of smart agriculture, aimed at highlighting innovative ideas and solutions, new services and products. Through this specific initiative, it contributes to the promotion of innovation and new business models in priority sectors such as smart agriculture, food, agri-food, etc.
Detailed information about the program can be found here.
Fotis Hatjipapadopoulos, General Manager of Smart Agro Hub
«At Smart Agro Hub we believe that fresh and creative ideas generated by either young talent or experienced and passionate professionals are the key to the evolution of the agri-food industry. This specific initiative was designed with the aim of creating investment opportunities in the field of intelligent and digital agriculture and providing the support, necessary knowledge and tools in order for innovative ideas to evolve into mature businesses. Through the program, we look forward to an ecosystem that will promote sustainability, the circular economy, improving the efficiency of agricultural holdings and upgrading the agri-food chain“, he added.