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EU funding updates
Between changing templates, faster timelines and newly opened Calls, Horizon Europe is entering another busy phase (again!). This edition helps you navigate the updates and shines a light on the most recently announced opportunities, including those in the environment, food and hydrogen fields. And if you are planning to apply, I have something for you too. Important changes to Horizon Europe proposal templates and Call procedures from 2026 New Horizon Europe Calls published as of 2026...
Bulgaria Launches this year's Startup Visa certificate procedure for High-Tech and Innovative Projects
The Bulgarian Ministry of Innovation and Growth has announced the launch of the application process for VISA-1.001 – Certificate for a High-Tech and/or Innovative Project , commonly referred to as the Startup Visa . 📅 Applications open on 2 January 2026  and are submitted entirely online through the Information System for Management and Monitoring of EU Funds in Bulgaria (ISUN 2020) . What is the Startup Visa? The Startup Visa is an official certificate  that allows foreign citizens from third...
AgriVentures Retreat in Melnik
From 13 to 15 February , the AgriVentures  community is heading south for a winter retreat focused on connection, reflection, and innovation at the intersection of agriculture, wine, and entrepreneurship. Our destination is Melnik  – Bulgaria’s smallest town, yet one of its richest in wine heritage, history, and terroir. Surrounded by vineyards and iconic sandstone formations, Melnik offers an inspiring setting to step back from day-to-day operations and engage in deeper conversations. Why...
Rosey’s Mark Selected as a Finalist in She’s Next by Visa
We are proud to share that Rosey’s Mark , a member of the Agriventures community, has been selected among the finalists of She’s Next by Visa —a global initiative by Visa  dedicated to empowering women-led businesses through education, mentorship, and grant funding. She’s Next by Visa: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs She’s Next by Visa  supports female founders by providing: Targeted business training Access to experienced mentors Opportunities for grant financing The second season of the...
ONDO Solutions – Smart Agriculture as a Competitive Advantage
Against the backdrop of rapid technological advancement, smart agriculture  is increasingly emerging as a critical driver of efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness in the agri-food sector. Farmers today face mounting challenges—from climate volatility and water scarcity to rising input costs and labor shortages—making data-driven and automated solutions not just beneficial, but essential. This is where ONDO Solutions , a Bulgarian agritech company founded in 2020, plays a key role. As a...
AgriVentures Featured by the he European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA)
We are proud to share that AgriVentures has been selected and featured by the European Climate Pact , an initiative of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), as part of the Making an ImPact  campaign. Our story, “AgriVentures: Nurturing climate-smart food and farming,”  is now live on the European Climate Pact website and highlights our work in supporting climate-smart innovation, young entrepreneurs, and resilient agrifood systems in emerging European...
First EU law on soil set to enter into force
The EU's first law on soil monitoring and resilience enters into force on 16 December, a huge milestone that will help restore soil health .  Healthy soils are essential for agricultural productivity, pest resistance, and nutritional food quality and safety, critical to the long-term viability and profitability of the EU’s farming sector. Soil degradation is an issue in every EU country. 60-70% of soils are in an unhealthy state, costing the EU over €50 billion every year—more than the total...
CBAM Enters Its Operational Phase: What Changes, Who Pays, and Why Agriculture Should Care
CBAM Enters Its Operational Phase: What Changes, Who Pays, and Why Agriculture Should Care Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is not a symbolic climate policy. It is a trade instrument designed to change relative prices at the EU border—systematically and for the long term—by attaching a carbon cost to imports of emissions-intensive goods. As the implementation process moves from policy design into day-to-day practice, companies selling steel, cement, fertilizers and other...
AgriVentures Welcomes Mealprot to Its Growing Community
With the beginning of the new year, the AgriVentures community  is pleased to share another milestone in its continued growth. We proudly welcome Mealprot , a family-owned agri-food startup driven by innovation, sustainability, and a strong commitment to circular agriculture. Founded in 2023, Mealprot develops organic fertilizers and biopreparations through a fully circular production model based on Tenebrio molitor  (mealworm). By combining deep biological expertise with resource-efficient and...
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