Company scan to set personal milestones
Through a 360° company scan, candidates receive insights into where their primary focus should be to successfully prepare for a new funding round.
The Fastlane programme
Fastlane is a tailored programme for impact-driven Agrifood pioneers to help them overcoming the hurdles towards scaling their companies. Ventures receive hands-on support from a multidisciplinary team of experts to work on company specific challenges.
Fastlane offers vital support to ventures to overcome common pitfalls that hinder the growth of their businesses. With the help of a multi-disciplinary team of experts, the programme aims to support your business in creating a new market.
Apply for the next edition of Fastlane
Registration for the 6th edition is open! The 9-month programme starts in March 2024. If you are interested in participating in the next edition, please register via the link below before January 17, 2024.
What we offer
Tailored 1-on-1 advice from a team of experts
Candidates receive tailored advice and hands-on support from our team of industry experts and serial entrepreneurs.
Monthly masterclasses & peer-to-peer learning
Candidates get access to monthly masterclasses led by industry experts and can connect with peers to share knowledge and grow together.
Access to a network of investors & corporates
Throughout the programme and the Foodvalley network partnership, companies will be able to connect with investors and corporates for fundraising and new business opportunities.
Scope & Selection criteria
Our scope
With our programme we aim to support pioneers based in the Netherlands that are working on a truly innovative product or technology focusing on the following themes:
- Alternative proteins & novel ingredients
- Smart agriculture & soil health
- Circular food system & organic waste management
- Biotech for agrifood
- Personalised nutrition & healthier food
Our selection criteria
When selecting startups to join the Fastlane programme, we evaluate various criteria to ensure they align with our goals and can benefit from our support:
- Scalable impact
- Commercial traction
- Robust & diverse team
- Collaborative mindset
- Significant impact on the Agrifood system transition
- Uniqueness & long-term competitive advantage
- Clear link with the Dutch agrifood ecosystem
For questions and more information, please contact Minerve Vincente
Alumni of the Fastlane programme
The following companies have participated in the Fastlane programme.
1st edition
2nd edition
3rd edition
4th edition
5th edition
What alumni have to say about Fastlane
With the help of a multi-disciplinary team of experts, the programme aims to fast track the companies’ growth, thereby attracting the right investors.
Fastlane: River Foods testimonial
Fastlane: AgXeed testimonial
Partners of Fastlane
The Fastlane programme is built on the Agrifood Ecosystem and is supported by the following partners:
