EIT Jumpstarter

EIT Jumpstarter is a seven-month pre-acceleration programme for early-stage innovators from over 28 countries and territories. It supports transforming science-based ideas into viable start-ups through training, mentoring and a structured entrepreneurial journey that culminates in an international pitch competition. Participants compete for over €240,000 in financial support, including prizes of €10,000, €5,000 and €3,000 for top teams in each thematic cohort, with special prizes for specific regions and alignment with the New European Bauhaus initiative.

Cash prizes, extensive training, expert mentoring, pitch development and access to pan-European innovation network.

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

Submit your application via the provided application portal/link on the programme page.