Global Call for Startups is a start-up competition to accelerate net-positive technologies and startups that can transform the food systems at scale and drive the urgent shift towards a healthy, just and sustainable food system.

In addition to supporting the winners in the competition, the aim is also to raise awareness of how urgent solutions are needed in the food system, encourage entrepreneurs to address these challenges, and mobilize investments, support and partnerships for start-ups.

How it works

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.

THE Prize

The top teams will be invited to present at the EAT Stockholm Food Forum on 3-4 October 2025 in Stockholm. This marks the unlock of tailored support from anchor partners to gain access to investors, collaboration networks, and strategic resources, including residency programs with Antler, funding opportunities through Katapult and global networking with Norrsken.