a two-day bootcamp empowering young agrifood innovators to build sustainable, digitally driven solutions and scale their ideas from local to global.
Description
The From Ground to Scale (G2S) Networking Event & Bootcamp brought together early-stage founders, innovators, producers, researchers, and students across Cyprus’ agrifood ecosystem for an immersive capacity-building experience. Designed to address pressing sector challenges—traditional farming practices, low digital adoption, food waste, and limited youth engagement—the programme equipped participants with practical tools, mentoring, and expert insights to accelerate sustainable agrifood innovation.
Through workshops, panels, ecosystem showcases, and hands-on labs, participants explored sustainability, digital transformation, circular business models, and growth strategies. The initiative, delivered by CyprusInno (powered by SocialTech Lab) in partnership with EIT Food, enabled young changemakers to strengthen their ventures and connect with a growing community of agrifood leaders driving a resilient future for Cyprus.
Structure of the Programme
- 2-day immersive bootcamp hosted at Gardens of the Future
- Hands-on labs on sustainability, digital transitions, circular models, and scaling strategies
- Expert-led workshops on value proposition, business modelling, traceability tools, and ethical sourcing
- Panels & ecosystem presentations featuring researchers, startups, and EIT Food representatives
- Vendor showcases & networking sessions connecting innovators across Cyprus
- Mentorship access with industry experts to refine ideas and growth plans
Programme Impact
Engaged 60+ early-stage entrepreneurs
and innovators, strengthening Cyprus’ agrifood innovation pipeline
Delivered practical skills in
sustainability, digital transformation, and circular business modelling
Fostered cross-sector collaboration
among startups, researchers, producers, and ecosystem partners
Accelerated the development of
actionable solutions for food waste reduction, digital adoption, and sustainable production
Expanded participants’ local and international networks
through EIT Food and regional partners
Catalyzed a growing community
of youth agrifood innovators equipped to scale ventures and drive systemic change
Ready to create impact together?
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