Programme: Ventures Thrive
Funded by: European Innovation Council (EIC), Horizon Europe
Programme duration: 8 months (2024)
Support received: Equity-free funding + services
Project No: 101073762
Proofminder was selected as one of 20 deeptech startups to join Ventures Thrive, a pan-European venture builder funded by the European Innovation Council. The 8-month programme connected us with world-class mentors, corporate partners, and investors — and played a direct role in accelerating our platform development and commercial growth.
Ventures Thrive is an EIC-funded programme supporting deeptech startups from Central and Eastern Europe with up to €100,000 in equity-free funding, alongside access to a curated network of mentors, corporates, and investors across 20+ countries.
🤝 Mentorship that moved the needle We worked with experienced mentors who helped us sharpen our business model, go-to-market strategy, and investment readiness — guidance that translated directly into results.
🌐 Connections that opened doors The programme introduced us to a network of corporate partners, investors, and fellow founders across Europe, creating relationships that continue to drive our growth.
📈 KPIs achieved — in platform and commercialisation Ventures Thrive gave us the structure and support to hit our targets in platform development and commercial traction, while significantly raising Proofminder’s visibility in the European agri-tech ecosystem.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101073762