BioBoosters Programme boosts innovation in bioeconomy and agritech
Bioeconomy, agriculture, and sustainable food production have the greatest potential as a sector to slow down climate change and promote carbon capture and sequestration. In this programme, we invite startups or growth-stage companies to collaborate in accelerating the digital transformation in bioeconomy and food systems.
The 12-week programme connects innovative growth companies with a valuable network of leading industrial corporations, investors, potential customers, and end users, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for sustainable development.
International bioeconomy accelerator programme is operated together with leading industrial partners Valtra, AGCO Power, Neste, Lantmännen, and Innovestor. The next programme kicks off in August 2025 with the selected growth companies.
We strongly recommend this programme especially for startups who want to get to know of Nordic agritech network, such as companies, partners, and farmers. The program offered great networking, direct connections to partners' top level management and help with investor presentation.
Dmitry Dementiev, CEO at GeoPard Agriculture | 2024 Startup
Participants will be provided with a unique environment for product and service development, testing, market validation, increasing customer understanding, and assistance of investors with finding financing.
Join us driving the future of smart farming and innovations along the food value chain. Together, we can create sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow.
Meet our partners
Neste is the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel, whereas Valtra and AGCO Power are part of the US listed company AGCO Corporation, which is one of the world’s largest manufacturer of tractors and agricultural machinery. In the BioBoosters programme Valtra and AGCO Power want to build partnerships with startup teams developing the agritech and bioeconomy industry.
Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and one of Northern Europe's leading players in the agriculture, machinery, bioenergy, and food sectors. Lantmännen operates several test farms in the Nordic countries and offers testing and development opportunities to startups participating in the BioBoosters Accelerator Programme on their test farms.
Organisers
Jamk University of Applied Sciences is strongly committed to fostering the growth and collaboration networks in bioeconomy, offering the companies access to both office and laboratory space as well as versatile testbed and co-creation facilities in the BioEconomy Campus in Saarijärvi, Finland.
Innovestor’s Corporate Venturing provides the startups with coaching by experienced mentors and direct contacts to investors active in this field.
Accelerator Programme 2024 highlights
The first BioBooster Accelerator programme was organised in 2024 with 10 startups.
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Anni Hintikka
Liinamaaria Hakola
For us, the best part was the mentoring sessions, where we were not only guided but also challenged to be better. We can proudly say that we came out as a stronger company than we came in.
Mads Zeidler, CEO & Co-Founder at Groundley | Startup
Serving as a mentor in programme provided an excellent experience to coach and closely observe interesting agritech startups. The programme succeeded in bringing highly relevant industrial partners close to the startups and offered genuine collaboration opportunities.
Lauri Reuter, Founder & Partner at Nordic FoodTech VC | Mentor & Investor
Frequently asked questions
What is the duration and structure of the BioBoosters programme?
The BioBoosters Programme lasts approximately three months and requires a commitment of an average of two working days per month. Participation in the programme is possible both virtually and on-site.
- 2-4 Online Advisory team 2-hour meetings.
- Goal of the Advisory work is supporting your growth in Nordics + explore market possibilities.
Advisory team consists:
- Selected specialists from dedicated partner (AGCO Power / Neste / Valtra)
- Selected specialists from Jamk
- Selected persons from participating company’s team
- If seen relevant: experienced Finnish serial entrepreneur: How to make it in Nordics
What does it require from the company to participate in the programme?
Participation in the BioBoosters Programme requires a commitment of about two working days per month. Participation in the programme is possible both virtually and on-site. Live participation is recommended in some workshops.
Participation in the programme is free-of-charge and equity-free for the participating companies. Instead, we work closely with the investors active in this business area, and connect the interesting companies and investors with each other.
How to join the accelerator programme?
The call for applications for the 2025 programme is closed. If you are interested to learn more about the future programmes, please contact Anni Hintikka.
What does the programme offer for investors and corporations?
The BioBoosters Programme and related events give investors and growth companies access to the Bioeconomy and Smart Agriculture ecosystem and a view to the hottest Bioeconomy and AgriFoodTech growth companies internationally. We are always interested to find new investors and corporations to join the network. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Anni Hintikka.
The BioBoosters accelerator programme is implemented as part of the "Finnish Future Farm" project funded by The Regional Council of Central Finland. In the “Finnish Future Farm” -project, a physical and virtual testbed environment and a center of expertise for testing, demonstrating and co-creating Smart Agriculture in Nordic conditions will be created at the Bioeconomy Campus in Saarijärvi, Central Finland. The main implementer of the project is Jamk University of Applied Sciences and co-partner is POKE Vocational College. The project is supported by several top companies in the field, such as Valtra, AGCO Power and Neste, as well as the city of Saarijärvi.
