EIT Jumpstarter offers a 7-month pre-acceleration programme for early-stage innovators from over 28 countries and territories. The programme supports early-stage innovators in transforming science-based ideas into viable start-ups through training, mentoring, and a structured entrepreneurial journey that culminates in an international pitch competition.

Who can apply 

Young innovators from EU Member States, EU Outermost Regions or Horizon Europe Associated Countries and Territories

Benefits

• Participants have the opportunity to compete for over €240 000 in financial support, including prizes of €10 000, €5 000 and €3 000 for the top teams in each thematic cohort.
• Special prizes of €2 500 will recognise the best projects from the EU Outermost Regions, the Western Balkans and Ukraine, as well as solutions aligned with the New European Bauhaus initiative. 
• More than 55 hours of entrepreneurial training, expert mentoring, professional pitch development and access to the EIT’s pan-European innovation network.

How to apply

Submit your application here

Deadline: 17 May 2026,23:59 CEST. 

Read more here.

Opportunity offered by: EIT