The programme is designed to convert tech and science-based innovative ideas into budding businesses. Submit your application by 17 May to join the 2026 EIT Jumpstarter.
2018
2026
What is EIT Jumpstarter?
Creative community, advanced know-how, unique programme, expert trainers and mentors, this is EIT Jumpstarter. With the contribution of best-in-class experts, creative community, unique know-how our aim is to support idea-holders to turn their ideas into business. We help innovators and entrepreneurs build a viable business model around their innovative product or service idea, validate it and if their business idea is proven to be sustainable, we encourage them to register their company.
validate your research idea develop your first business model expand your professional network establish your start-up
You have an idea in the following sectors
Food & Agritech | EIT Food
Healthcare | EIT Health
Energy & Renewables | EIT InnoEnergy
Smart Cities & Urban Mobility | EIT Urban Mobility
Metals, minerals, advanced materials & industrial side streams | EIT RawMaterials
You come from
EIT Regional Innovation Scheme-eligible countries
Eligible countries
•EU Member States: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain
•Outermost Regions: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France), the Azores and Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain)
•Horizon Europe Associated Countries: Albania, Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Timeline
What can you gain?
Comprehensive Entrepreneurial Training
Gain a solid foundation to develop and validate your business idea.
- 15 hours of online bootcamp focused on business modelling and pitching
- 40 hours of in-person local joint training to test and validate key assumptions from the previous phase
Outcome:
- Validated business plan
- Practiced and well-developed pitch and presentation
- Support for start-up incorporation
Mentorship and Feedback
Work closely with experienced professionals who will guide your development.
- Guidance from experienced mentors and investors
- Expert feedback during pitching sessions and business development
Access and Visibility
Expand your network and increase your exposure across Europe.
- Join the EIT Jumpstarter Community and connect with investors
- Gain pan-regional visibility and networking opportunities
Financial Support
€2000
during Start-up Builder training and Award Ceremony
