ToasterLAB

ToasterLAB is an agri-food business acceleration program launched by Vitagora, a leading European food innovation cluster. It supports start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs that are developing innovative food and AgTech solutions and want to move from concept or proof of concept toward industrialisation, market entry, and growth. The program is designed for companies serving French, European, and international markets. It combines personalised coaching, expert advice, and business connections to help participants adapt their offer, structure their business, and accelerate development in the real world. Core Values Speed to market : The program is built to reduce the time it takes for promising ideas to become real products and services, with support aimed at faster development and industrialisation. No-equity support : ToasterLAB emphasizes that it takes no equity, positioning itself as a founder-friendly program focused on helping companies grow on their own terms. Industry relevance : The program is fully focused on agri-food, which it presents as a strength because it can tailor support to the specific realities of the sector. Collaboration and guidance : It relies on a village-like support model, combining the core team, mentors, experts, and network partners around each company. Unique Aspects Powered by Vitagora : ToasterLAB is backed by Vitagora, giving participants access to one of Europe’s leading food innovation clusters and its wider ecosystem. Large business network : The program offers access to a network of 660+ food business players, plus a community of 100+ experts and mentors, creating direct routes to partners and customers. International market focus : It is explicitly designed to help companies enter France and Europe, with support for international startups and visibility across European markets. Post-acceleration support : Alumni continue to receive coaching, expert advice, and business connections after the main acceleration phase, extending the program’s value beyond the initial cohort.