OpenFieldTecnoStart Seed Acceleration Grant for Agri-Tech Spin-Offs
Nine-month incubator grant providing seed capital, cleanroom/lab access, and business scaling guidance to university researcher teams founding agri-tech startups.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Founding team must include at least one graduate or PhD from University of Bari or Poliba
- English language proficiency
- Italian or English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive business pitch deck and technical prototype specification
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or industry endorsements
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €25,000 equity-free seed voucher plus 12 months free lab and office space
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tecnopolis PST - Science and Technology Park of the University of Bari documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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