MARLBOROUGH, Mass., October 6, 2026 -- Edacious, the independent partner for trust and transparency in food, has been named one of five global winners of the 2026 Global Call for Startups. The competition, run by Accenture, Katapult and Norrsken Foundation, backs early-stage companies advancing healthy, sustainable and just food systems.
Winners were selected from more than 300 applicants worldwide. The Global Call is aligned with the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission's framework for healthy, sustainable food systems.
Edacious verifies food quality and safety through accredited testing and turns the results into proof the market can trust. Brands and producers use that verified proof to substantiate claims with retailers, buyers, and consumers.
"Building healthier, more sustainable food systems depends on evidence the market can trust. This recognition affirms the work we do every day: transforming how the world measures and verifies food quality," says Edacious founder and CEO, Eric J. Smith.
The 2026 winners are:
- Capsber Agriscience (India): biological agricultural inputs that reduce chemical use and restore soil health
- California Cultured Inc. (USA): cocoa and coffee ingredients produced through plant cell culture
- Edacious (USA): accredited testing that verifies food quality and safety and turns results into market-ready proof
- Hailia Nordic (Finland): technology that upcycles fish sidestreams into high-value food products
- XChangeBOX (Nigeria): a financing platform providing faster payments and micro-loans for African agri-suppliers and women traders
As a winner, Edacious will pitch at Norrsken Impact Week in Barcelona on October 14–15. The company also receives introductions to investors and ecosystem networks through Katapult and Norrsken, and strategic coaching from Accenture through a tailored support program running into early 2027.
Read the full announcement at globalcall.tech/winners.
About Edacious
Edacious is the independent partner for trust and transparency in food. Through accredited lab testing and an integrated data platform, Edacious verifies nutritional quality and safety, benchmarks results against regulatory and market standards, and delivers verified proof that brands and producers can put in front of retailers, buyers, and consumers. The company is transforming how the world measures and verifies food quality.
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