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For early-stage startups shifting beverage culture.
Embark on a transformative journey with Disruption ’25
An immersive open innovation program by Delta Ventures, designed to reinvent how we drink, live, and connect. In collaboration with imatch – innovation collective, Disruption ’25 invites early-stage startups to co-create the next wave of bold solutions in coffee and beyond.
This year, we focus on new formats of consumption, culturally relevant rituals, and innovative products that resonate deeply with new generations.
From alternative brews and beanless coffee to functional drinks and flavor-forward experiences, Disruption ’25 is the platform to shape and taste the future.
Apply now for the opportunity of a paid pilot with Grupo Nabeiro, compete for a €10,000 prize, and grow into new markets through a journey of collaboration, mentorship, and experimentation. Whether you’re building a foodtech revolution, redefining rituals, or flavoring the unexpected,this is where vision becomes reality.
Welcome to Disruption ’25, where bold startups meet a visionary legacy.
Opportunities
Avenues of Exploration
New Coffee Flavors & Sensory Experiences
Flavor the unexpected. Create memories with every sip.
We’re looking for new sensory experiences – bold blends, cultural twists, and drinks that awaken taste and emotion. From infused brews to storytelling-led flavors, let’s reinvent what coffee can feel like. What’s in our minds: nitro coffee, cold foam, flavored cold lattes, protein-infused cold brews, Turkish coffee, Vietnamese egg coffee, Mexican café de olla, coffee with lavender or cardamom, Dalgona revival, gourmet cold brews, or flavored iced lattes.
Alt-Coffee: Beanless & Beyond
Brew without boundaries. Taste beyond the bean.
Coffee today is more than caffeine — it's about well-being, clarity, and functional rituals. From gut- friendly brews to lab-crafted compounds, we welcome future-forward drinks built around purpose and innovation. What’s in our minds: Adaptogens and mushroom-based blends (like lion’s mane and chaga), chicory, dandelion root, barley, collagen, yerba mate, plant-based milks, nootropics, saffron-lattes, matcha-cold brew hybrids, and other superfood infusions.
New Moments, New Rituals
Invent the next ritual. Redefine when and why we sip.
Coffee is no longer just a drink – it’s a mindset. We’re looking for formats that create new moments: slower, more intentional brewing or playful drinks for new social settings. Designed for movement, connection, presence – and joy. What’s in our minds: Cometeer pods, pour-over rituals, Chemex, ube espresso tonics, ready- to-drink mocktails, functional on-the-go drinks, or fresh takes on decaf innovation.
Why you should apply!
Financial Fuel
MORE THAN A PRIZE€10,000 cash for the boldest startup – the winner.
We don’t just reward potential — we invest in it. The winning startup
receives €10,000 to accelerate its next move. This is more than a prize – it’s momentum in motion.
Pilot Acceleration
Real Ideas, Real Market. From vision to validation.Selected startups go beyond the pitch: they co-create real pilots with Grupo Nabeiro.
Expect a fast-track to implementation, a paid pilot between €20,000–€50,000, and direct collaboration with key business units like Innovation, Marketing, Internationalization, and Retail.
Growth Experience
Mentors, Bootcamps & VisibilityYou don’t grow alone.
At Disruption 25, your journey is amplified by a network of industry
leaders, internal experts and founders who’ve done it before. Bootcamps
are tailored to help you sharpen your story, expand your impact, and
unlock opportunities. You’ll gain visibility inside one of Portugal’s most
beloved consumer brands – and throughout its extended ecosystem.
You’ll gain visibility inside one of Portugal’s most beloved consumer brands – and throughout its extended ecosystem.
June 5th to August 3rd, 2025
Applications
Mid-August 2025
Selection Process
Applicants will be informed of the selection results by mid-August 2025. Please note: If selected, you may be required to send product samples to Portugal to allow the Jury to fully experience your solution during the selection phase.
September 16th and 17th, 2025
Selection Phase (in-person)
Selected Startups will be asked to pitch to the Grupo Nabeiro Board, in-person, on one of the two days only
October 1st and 2nd, 2025
Bootcamp #1 (in-person)
October 15th and 16th, 2025
Bootcamp #2 (online)
November 3rd and 4th, 2025
Pitch Mock Training & Demo Day (in-person)
Pilot Implementation
For the winning startups, pilot development will be carried out in close collaboration with Delta Ventures and relevant teams from Grupo Nabeiro.
What do they say about us?
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Natan Jacquemin
Founder of Nãm
“Associating with Delta helps to open up doors, not only thanks to the great network of customers and partners the company has, but also due to its reputation. From an investment point of view, this has been very good. Delta looks at long-term partnerships, thinking ahead 5 or 10 years.”
Miguel Melo
Classihy
“We had already participated in other acceleration programs. However, this one was produced with great care and with few companies, which made it possible to live the family spirit of the Nabeiro Group.”
Miguel Teixeira
Co-Founder of Starkdata
“The big difference of this acceleration program, since it is a part of the Nabeiro Group, is that it allows us to access the specific reality of this industry. Our mentor was a fundamental support.”
Inês Góis
Detox in a Box
“The fact that we get to know so well how the Group works and have so much availability from the company allows us to create a solution that truly makes sense for the Nabeiro Group.”
Xeila Justo
BeOn
“We learned a lot about how to focus the business, open ourselves to new areas that we hadn’t thought of, and open a new market. For us, the highlights were follow-up and workshops that they provided us.”
Nuno Alves
Grand Carob
“The possibility of being in contact with and having access to the know-how of Delta people who know the market so well. I had a follow-up around the development of my business and we even did a rebranding with our mentor.”
Milana Dovzhenko
BAIRRO DIRECT
“More than a program, Disruption was a full journey – from factory floor to founder vision. It grounded us, inspired us, and connected us with a purpose-driven future.”
Telmo Taipa
ADECI
“Disruption made us reflect – on business, culture, and values. With Grupo Nabeiro, we began reshaping our path toward sustainability. It was intense, honest, and deeply transformative.”
Aaron Feigelman
THE KAWA PROJECT
“Being selected by Grupo Nabeiro validated our bold, complex tech. It proved they’re truly committed to disruptive innovation – and willing to bet on real industry change.”
Alexandre Paiva
DES SOLUTIO
“Disruption was a journey of transformation. We turned an embryonic idea into a scalable product – and the Delta team helped us rethink our future. In just one month, we grew, gained clarity, and started dreaming bigger.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Disruption 25 is the open innovation program of Grupo Nabeiro, led by Delta Ventures and powered by imatch – innovation collective.
It’s a curated gateway for early-stage startups to co-create the next wave of coffee experiences, alternative beverages, and cultural rituals that resonate with new generations.
We are seeking early-stage startups (TRL 6+) with:
- A product or solution ready for real-world testing
- A strong identity and clear cultural relevance
If you’re shaping how people sip, live, and connect — we want to meet you.
Startups should align with at least one of our three exploration avenues:
- New Coffee Flavors & Sensory Experiences
Flavor the unexpected. We’re looking for innovation in taste, storytelling, and sensory delight — drinks that awaken emotion, identity, and culture through bold and memorable experiences. - Alt-Coffee: Beanless & Beyond
Brew without boundaries. We seek sustainable, functional, and future-forward alternatives to traditional coffee – from plant-based to lab-cultivated, from adaptogens to molecular blends. - New Moments, New Rituals
Redefine when and why we sip. We want drinks designed for new consumption occasions – slower mornings, social evenings, mindful breaks – that turn daily habits into meaningful rituals.
- €10,000 cash prize for the winning startup
- Pilot acceleration program with fast-track implementation inside Grupo Nabeiro
(pilots valued at €20K–€50K) - Tailored bootcamps focused on business growth, branding, and go-to-market
strategy - Mentorship from industry leaders, internal experts
- Visibility across Grupo Nabeiro’s network and beyond
To participate in Disruption 25, startups must meet the following criteria:
a) Be legally established and in operation
b) Have a product tested in real conditions (TRL 6 or higher)
c) Have at least one team member available to attend on-site activities and implement pilots in Portugal
d) Have the capabilities to scale post-pilot, including a solid team, robust tech, and financial stability
Applications will be assessed based on:
a) Team – skills, experience, diversity, and resourcefulness
b) Innovation & Design – creativity, originality, user experience
c) Impact – value created for stakeholders
d) Business Model – commercial viability and scalability
e) Feasibility – technical, operational, and market-readiness
- Startups without a validated MVP
- Teams not ready for rapid implementation
- Projects misaligned with food, beverage, wellness or lifestyle sectors
- Early-stage ideas without testing
- Complex cap table or heavily invested startups
- Solutions misaligned with Delta Ventures’ core values.
See here the full timeline or check Terms & Conditions here
Applications: June 5st to August 3rd , 2025
Selection Process: Applicants will be informed of the selection results by mid-August 2025. Please note: If selected, you may be required to send product samples to Portugal to allow the Jury to fully experience your solution during the evaluation phase.
Selection Phase – In-Person: September 16th and 17th, 2025
Selected Startups will be asked to pitch on one of the two days only
Bootcamp #1 (in-person): October 1st and 2nd , 2025
Bootcamp #2 (online): October 15th and 16th , 2025
Pitch Mock Training & Demo Day (in-person): November 3rd and 4th , 2025
Pilot Implementation: For the winning startup(s), pilot development will be carried out in close collaboration with Delta Ventures and relevant teams from Grupo Nabeiro.
Disruption ‘25 will run in a hybrid format. Activities are based in Portugal, with some online components. On-site presence is required for key moments (Bootcamp #1 and Demo Day).
Click here to read the full Terms & Conditions.
If you have any questions, do send us an email to: hellodv@disruption.pt
Ready to be part of our Disruption?
Delta Ventures
We stand for collective efforts challenging the norm – no dream is too big when like-minded people cross the same path. We foster equal and impactful partnerships, strongly anchored in our insightful business know-how. We champion sustainable success – ethical, economically responsible, and refreshingly human-centered. Entrepreneurs are dissidents of the old way of doing things and as we support them every step of the way, we are bound to break boundaries. Here’s to achieving extraordinary things.
Building brands inspired by tomorrow
Delta Ventures invests in visionary startups that challenge the norm and shape the future of food & beverage. SWEE is a Gen Z-led startup reinventing vegan ice cream — born from a gym conversation and a shared craving for something better. NÃM Mushrooms grows organic mushrooms through circular processes, reusing coffee grounds to promote sustainability at every step. Why Not Craft Soda offers bold, organic, gluten-free sodas made locally with authenticity and free spirit — a natural fit with our values. Together, these brands reflect what Delta Ventures stands for: innovation with soul, products with purpose, and partnerships that grow.
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