Agriventures Connect 2026 - Sofia

​Agriventures Connect — 19 March 2026, Sofia. Join Agriventures for an afternoon designed for innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and sector partners working at the intersection of agrifood and biotech. The event will centre on practical pathways from idea to impact: collaboration opportunities, funding routes, and real-world insights that help ventures grow and scale.

​Expect a mix of concise presentations, focused conversations and informal meetups that make it easy to exchange knowledge and explore collaborations. Whether you’re looking for investor feedback, technical partnerships or operational advice, you’ll leave with concrete next steps and new contacts. Agenda, speakers and registration details will be announced soon — save the date and watch this space for updates.

​I am pleased to invite you to Agriventures Connect 2026 — an event dedicated to networking, innovation, investment and sustainability in the agri-food sector, taking place in Sofia.

​Agriventures Connect brings together entrepreneurs, farmers, investors, experts, institutions and innovation organisations with the goal of creating real partnerships and exchanging practical, experience-based knowledge.

​Registration 15:00-15:50

​Programme

​16:00
Opening of Agriventures Connect 2026 Sofia
Boyko Takov – Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

​16:15
Vision, goals and expected outcomes
Innovation, investment, sustainability and scaling in the agri-food sector
Ivaylo Yankov – Communications Manager, Agriventures
Dilyana Kutsarova – Board Member, Agriventures

​16:35 – 16:50
The Future of Food Innovation
Adam M. Adamek – Impact Brussels ASBL

​16:50 – 17:30
Institutional and Public Funding
Public funding instruments, innovation ecosystems and institutional support.
EIC, EIT and EDIH funding opportunities
Ralitsa Zhekova – RAPIV Varna, EIT Hub Bulgaria
Dimitar Vasilev – Innowave, EIC Board

​17:30 – 18:00
Investments in the Agri-Food Sector
Private capital, venture funding, strategic investments and digital solutions at EU level
Semi Hakim – Kök Projekt
Moderator: Mariya Hristova

​18:10 – 18:30
Coffee break & networking

​18:30 – 18:50
Food, Microbiome and Longevity
Innovation in nutrition, health and sustainable value chains
Zhivko Dzhamyarov – Ancestral Superfoods

​18:50 – 19:20
Sustainability and Innovation for Farmers
Real challenges and needs of producers and agri-food value chains

​19:20 – 19:50
Carbon Farming – Soil Health and Biotechnology
Regenerative practices, carbon markets, LCA and impact measurement
Lyubomir Spasov – Green Diligence
Marta Paunova – Sustainability Researcher, Agriventures / BAS

​19:50
Closing remarks – key takeaways and conclusions

​20:00 – 22:00
Networking & Drinks – Feelbetter
Informal networking and relationship building

​The full agenda with all speakers will be published very soon.

​🔗 Registration and more information:
https://connect.agriventures.co/

​📩 Important: after registering, we encourage you to use the matchmaking feature and also the “Invite” option to invite colleagues, partners, investors or peers and expand your network during the event.

​We look forward to welcoming you at Agriventures Connect 2026 and creating new collaboration opportunities together in the agri-food sector.

​Additional opportunities:
• You can apply or nominate candidates for the Agriventures Awards 2026 — the awards ceremony will take place during the Green Transition Forum 2026
https://connect.agriventures.co/

​• Sponsorship opportunities:
https://connect.agriventures.co/#sponsorship

​Kind regards,
Mariya Hristova
Agriventures
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariya-hristova-640505b1/