CERES Awards by EIT Food South

Ceres was the goddess of agriculture in Roman mythology, known for teaching and revolutionizing the agrifood system day-to-day.

That might sound familiar; indeed, after several exciting years that EIT Food is transforming the agrifood industry, we believe it is time to reward our community and the success of all the startups that have been supported by EIT Food South and all farmers that have positively impacted the environment since their participation in an EIT Food South programme.

Applications are open now until May 5th!

By participating, you agree with the terms and conditions. Please click in the below link to have access to all the information about the terms and conditions of the awards:

For any additional information, please contact us at: southcommunications@eitfood.eu

1️⃣ Best Marketed Innovation Award

Remarkable products or services developed during or after participating in an EIT Food South project or programme.

• ➡️ Apply here

2️⃣ Excellence in Growth Award

To acknowledge the progress startups have had since their participation in an EIT Food South project or programme. In this category we will grant two different awards:

• 2.1. Employment Creator Award: startups that have significantly broadened their workforce.
  • ➡️ Apply here
• 2.2. Revenue Generator Awards: the capacity to highly increase their financial revenues.
  • ➡️ Apply here

3️⃣ Fundraising Startup Award

Startups which have attracted a great amount of funds, whether they come from public or private sources.

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4️⃣ Women in Agrifood Award

A specific award to female entrepreneurs who took part in an EIT Food South project or programme and have. This Award is supported by the Supernovas and the Empowering Women in Agrifood. In this category we will grant two different awards:

• 4.1. Marketed Innovation Award: innovative products/services created or improved by women entrepreneurs.
  • ➡️ Apply here
• 4.2. Female Founder Award: female-led startups consolidated since their participation in the EWA Programme.
  • ➡️ Apply here

The category "Growth Awards for Regenerative Farmers", honours the most successful projects to reduce carbon footprint and implement innovative technologies to improve farm management. Find here the Terms & Conditions (ENG).

This category will grant 3 prizes up to €10,000:

• Frist Prize 🥇 €10,000
• Second Prize🥈 €7,000
• Third Prize🥉 €3,000

Applications are open until May 5th!