Call

BFFood opens its call for applications to select innovative projects in the Galician food sector.

Participate in the IX EDITION

BFFood opens the call for its IX Edition to select new innovative projects that contribute to transforming and strengthening the food sector.

The program is aimed at both early-stage projects, which can participate in the incubation phase, and initiatives seeking to boost their growth through the consolidation phase.

Incubation Deadline

07 / 10 / 2026

Consolidation Deadline

17 / 11 / 2026

Consult all requirements, conditions, and participation details in the program guidelines.

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Important Information

1Who is this call for?

Projects must belong to the food sector or be applicable to it, address one of the challenges established in the Call Guidelines, be innovative, and have their registered office or activity center in the Autonomous Community of Galicia to participate in the acceleration and consolidation phases.

2How to participate?

Carefully read the guidelines document and submit your application through the project submission form; you can supplement it with a presentation about your business idea.

3Calendar and estimated deadlines for the IX Edition

2026-08-04 - Call opens (incubation and consolidation)

2026-10-07 - Call closes (cut-off) for incubation

2026-11-02 - Incubation projects begin

2026-11-17 - Call closes (cut-off) for consolidation

2026-12-15 - PitchDay (for selection of acceleration and consolidation projects)

2027-01-30 - Incubation projects end

2027-02-01 - Acceleration and consolidation projects begin

2027-10-30 - Acceleration and consolidation projects end

4Is it necessary to have a company in Galicia?

Incubation: It is not necessary for the project to have a company incorporated in Galicia.
Acceleration: Yes, it is mandatory for the project to have its registered office or activity center in Galicia before entering this phase.
Consolidation: Yes, it is mandatory for the project to have its registered office or activity center in Galicia before entering this phase.

This requirement aligns with the program's objective of fostering the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem in Galicia's food sector.

5What funding does the program offer?

Phase	Program	Non-repayable grant (IGAPE)	XESGALICIA Funding	BFFood Tech Vouchers
Incubation	Free	-	-	-
Acceleration	Free	Up to €25,000	Up to €50,000	€5,000 - €10,000
Consolidation	Free	-	Up to €250,000	-

Projects entering the acceleration phase receive a non-repayable grant from Igape of up to €25,000, to cover expenses related to project development during the acceleration phase.

XesGalicia funding may be granted to projects that pass XesGalicia's investment analysis process. Other partners, investors, or funders are required to contribute at least the same amount as XesGalicia. This funding is a key tool for startups looking to grow and scale their business, with options combining participating loans and equity investment.

Tech vouchers are an additional funding mechanism available for projects in the BFFood acceleration phase. Their objective is to facilitate access to technical and technological services for the development and improvement of the products or services of participating projects.

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