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The food sector has many accelerator programs designed to help new businesses get started. They provide support in areas from agriculture technology to consumer food products.
For example, Plug and Play has made over 2,200 investments in various startups. IndieBio, which focuses on biotech, has backed more than 500 companies.
Below is our list of the best 61 Food accelerators and incubators.
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Get the Sheet for $50Plug and Play connects startups from dozens of industries to a global ecosystem of corporations and investors, creating opportunities for partnerships and funding. Their industry-specific accelerator programs, which have supported early versions of PayPal and Dropbox, help founders secure pilots and strategic investments without taking any equity.
H-FARM champions innovation by helping entrepreneurs launch new ventures while also supporting the digital transformation of established corporations. They provide seed funding and on-site acceleration for startups in a wide range of industries, including FinTech, SaaS, and AI.
With a history stretching back to 1997, Virtual Network champions early-stage founders by investing in their digital asset and technology ventures. They focus on providing capital to startups across the Web3, FinTech, and B2B SaaS industries.
Branded Hospitality backs early and growth-stage technology companies that are innovating within the hospitality, food, and retail industries. Through strategic investment and advisory, they provide founders with the capital and industry-specific network needed to scale their solutions.
SparkLabs provides early-stage tech startups with mentorship and up to $100K in seed funding through its intensive 13-week program. They specialize in helping founders across diverse sectors, from AI to e-commerce, prepare for global expansion with a strong focus on the Asian market.
IndieBio champions early-stage startups using biology to solve some of the world's biggest problems across human and planetary health. Run by the venture firm SOSV, the program offers seed funding, lab space, and deep mentorship to help scientists become entrepreneurs and launch their world-changing companies.
AccelFoods invests in disruptive food and beverage companies, equipping them with capital and strategic support. They provide founders with essential industry access, deep expertise, and infrastructure to help them build and scale their brands.
Digital Magics champions 'Made in Italy' digital startups, providing the business services and guidance needed to build and scale their companies. They specialize in connecting these new ventures with an extensive network of corporate partners and investors, fostering open innovation and securing crucial funding.
Quest Ventures backs early-stage technology companies across Asia with the potential for scalability and replicability in large internet communities. They provide a strategic ecosystem of partners to help portfolio companies, including successes like Carousell and 99.co, expand into new markets.
As a global innovation platform, Plug and Play Tech Center connects startups across dozens of industries with leading corporations and venture capital firms. Their industry-focused accelerator programs have helped launch successful companies like PayPal, Dropbox, and N26 by facilitating pilot projects and strategic investments.
Beyond our favorite programs, there are dozens of others doing important work. Together, the accelerators below have invested in over 1,600 startups and are spread across more than 20 countries. This is a good sign for anyone with an idea to improve our food systems. Here’s a look at the other accelerators helping founders build the future of food.
| Accelerator/Incubator | Country | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2014 | 116 | 3 | |
| United States | — | 194 | 3 | |
| United States | 2015 | 53 | 3 | |
| United States | 2016 | 40 | 2 | |
| Israel | 2015 | 28 | 2 | |
| United States | 2006 | 9 | 1 | |
| United States | 2015 | 12 | 1 | |
| United States | 2011 | 21 | 1 | |
| The Netherlands | 2005 | 33 | 1 | |
| United States | 2017 | 17 | 1 | |
| Germany | 2018 | 69 | 1 | |
| Hong Kong | 2017 | 27 | 1 | |
| United States | 2007 | 10 | 1 | |
| India | 2007 | 30 | 1 | |
| India | 2011 | 19 | 1 | |
| Germany | 2016 | 2 | 1 | |
| Belgium | 2019 | 4 | 1 | |
| United States | 2018 | 5 | 1 | |
| Czech Republic | 2020 | 19 | — | |
| Spain | 2016 | 49 | — | |
| United States | 2020 | 13 | — | |
| Chile | 2021 | 14 | — | |
| South Korea | 2015 | — | — | |
| United States | 2017 | 71 | — | |
| Switzerland | 2004 | 3 | — | |
| Canada | 2003 | 6 | — | |
| Belgium | 2021 | — | — | |
| China | 2020 | — | — | |
| Peru | 2014 | 46 | — | |
| United States | 2007 | 10 | — | |
| United States | 2022 | 59 | — | |
| Argentina | 2022 | 24 | — | |
| United States | 2019 | — | — | |
| United States | 2017 | 3 | — | |
| United States | 2010 | — | — | |
| Germany | 2020 | 45 | — | |
| Germany | 2019 | 103 | — | |
| Saudi Arabia | 2010 | 105 | — | |
| Bulgaria | 2019 | 200 | — | |
| Chile | 2017 | 34 | — | |
| United States | — | — | — | |
| United Kingdom | 2017 | 6 | — | |
| United States | 2009 | 2 | — | |
| Vietnam | 2019 | 22 | — | |
| United States | 2018 | 1 | — | |
| Israel | 2021 | 4 | — | |
| France | 2019 | 13 | — | |
| Kuwait | 2017 | 29 | — | |
| United States | 2006 | 2 | — | |
| Singapore | 2019 | 35 | — | |
| United States | 2021 | 3 | — |
