We are thrilled to welcome 15 innovative AgriFoodTech startups to the 14th edition of StartLife Accelerate, Europe’s longest running flagship accelerator program for early-stage startups in AgriFoodTech.
After a rigorous selection process including in-depth evaluations, strategic discussions, and application reviews, we have handpicked 15 exceptional startups building breakthrough solutions across sustainable agriculture, alternative proteins, precision farming, and food technology.
These are not just promising startups. They are the next generation of entrepreneurs tackling the most pressing challenges in our global food system, and we are backing them every step of the way.
Meet the 15 Startups
Agriterna
Agriterna leverages AI-designed dsRNA technology to develop next-generation biological crop protection products, helping farmers replace conventional agrochemicals with selective, biodegradable biopesticides targeting a €72B+ market.
Dapibuset
Dapibuset is developing a modular bio-manufacturing platform that upcycles agricultural and industrial side streams into higher-value ingredients for feed, food, and future functional applications.
Demeter42
Demeter42 delivers AI-powered decision-making tools for controlled environment agriculture, helping clients maximise efficiency, sustainability, and profitability from initial greenhouse design through to daily operations.
Eatpol
Eatpol leverages AI-moderated testing and real-life behavior insights to help food companies develop products consumers love, reducing launch risk and accelerating smarter innovation through sentiment analysis and in-home usage data that traditional panels miss.
Fermeta
Fermeta develops a feed ingredient that simultaneously reduces methane emissions from cattle and increases milk yield, helping dairy farmers improve profitability while driving meaningful climate impact, currently in formal trials with Germany’s Chamber of Agriculture and backed by Carbon13.
Fortyfour
Fortyfour offers cutting-edge technology to capture CO2 directly from the air, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil-based carbon sources for CO2 enrichment in greenhouses.
Gravity Gardens
Gravity Gardens blends cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices to develop innovative agricultural solutions, revolutionizing the way crops are grown while creating efficient and extraordinary green spaces.
Hayden Biotech
Hayden Biotech is developing the next-generation industrial bioreactor platform designed to help biomanufacturing companies produce at scale and below price parity.
MariHealth Solutions
MariHealth Solutions leverages proprietary proteomics and AI-driven insights to bridge a critical $6B health gap in the $315B aquaculture industry, helping global producers optimize fish health, validate sustainable ingredients, and build a more resilient future for food production.
NeuralTeks
NeuralTeks leverages AI-powered microbial diagnostics to identify contaminants in minutes instead of days, helping food manufacturers reduce waste, prevent recalls, and strengthen compliance across global supply chains.
PXL8 Powders
PXL8 Powders is a specialty ingredient platform company with applications across CPG verticals, such as nutraceuticals, pharma, and clean-label food production, powered by proprietary, sustainable processing technologies.
Sixth Sense Diagnostics
Sixth Sense Diagnostics a startup company of the Wageningen University & Research developing a rapid, on-site diagnostic platform technology
Sproutfull
Sproutfull leverages automated Life Cycle Assessments to help agri-food supply chain actors meet PEF and CSRD requirements, turning complex sustainability data into actionable insights for farmers, producers, and retailers at scale.
Tasteomics
Tasteomics develops natural flavoring solutions for food manufacturers to improve taste profiles and reduce unhealthy ingredients.
The Protein Express
The Protein Express leverages a proprietary patented fungal platform to enable low-cost, scalable protein production, helping food and feed manufacturers upcycle agro-industrial residues into high-value nutrition while unlocking new possibilities in precision fermentation.
About StartLife Accelerate
As part of the StartLife Accelerate program, these entrepreneurs will have the unique opportunity to connect with a network of agrifood investors, collaborate with leading corporates, and gain insights from experts at Wageningen University & Research. Through dedicated workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and expert guidance, they will be well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the AgriFood sector.
