EIT Jumpstarter is an annual competition and entrepreneurship programme which covers nearly almost all EIT thematic areas.
Economic growth, stability, and social impact can be achieved through deep tech. To bring new ideas to the market, Europe needs to nurture its talent pool. The whole talent pool.
There are thousands of researchers, scientists, and early entrepreneurs working on cutting-edge ideas in over 20 countries in Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe. Many of them build innovations, but lack business skills, networks, or market validation. With the EIT Jumpstarter, they can get this.
The EIT Jumpstarter is open to students, PhDs, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Its curriculum responds to the main challenges researchers and scientists face when starting their own companies. Also, it aligns with top European trends, like deep tech.
Through the programme, you will receive:
- Training from experienced innovators
- Support for the ideation process through business upskilling
- Cross-sectoral validation to reach product/solution market fit
- Grant to cover your travel and accommodation, or develop your project and create your start-up
- Access to the EIT Alumni and investors’ network
- Entrepreneurial toolkit to create and innovate your business model
- A chance to win the first prize
In order to have more information regarding the programme, please follow this link.
