Global Call for Startups

The Global Call for Startups is a competition for early-stage ventures aimed at transforming food systems to promote health, sustainability, and social justice at scale. This initiative aligns with the upcoming EAT-Lancet 2.0 report, which will provide guidelines for sustainable and just food systems.

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EAT, in partnership with global early-stage investing leaders Antler and Katapult, as well as Norrsken Foundation will offer tailored support to help winning startups scale their impact.

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About the Competition

From March 17 to April 30 2025, the Global Call for Startups invites founders worldwide to apply. Through a rigorous evaluation process, top teams will be selected to attend the EAT Stockholm Food Forum on 3-4 October 2025, alongside influential scientists, investors, and policymakers.

These teams will gain access to investors, collaboration networks, and other strategic resources, including residency programs with Antler, funding opportunities through Katapult, and global networking with Norrsken, empowering them to drive transformative solutions for a just and sustainable food future.

People standing on a stage in front of a large screen displaying the hashtag #foodcanfixit and "EAT Asia-Pacific Food Forum." The screen features images of vegetables. The event is taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia.