EIT is looking for socially conscious start-ups. Winners of the call will receive EUR 50 000 from the EIT and will benefit from New European Bauhaus (NEB) trainings, leadership coaching, business mentoring, and access to EIT network.
Who can apply?
Start-ups and scale-ups from the culture and creative sectors and industries are encouraged to apply. Entities that have participated in other activities implemented in the framework of the EIT Community NEB are also encouraged to apply. More specifically, a dedicated slot will be secured for past participants of the Grow NEB programme. As a result, the cohort will be composed of a total of 28 start-ups with 26 being determined through the conventional selection process and two start-ups being selected from applications submitted by participants in the EIT Community’s Grow NEB programme.
Eligibility criteria:
- Registered in a Horizon Europe associated country.
- Incorporated after 1st January 2019.
- Have a minimum of EUR 5,000 in revenues in 2023 or EUR 10,000 in investments received, or participated in Grow NEB programme.
- Technology or Business Readiness Levels (TRL/BRL) of at least 4 or participated in Grow NEB programme.
- Agree to sign Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) before the programme start date, if your application is successful.
- Guarantee the participation of at least one of the founders in the programme.
To apply, your innovative products and services must embody the three core principles of NEB:
- Sustainability: from climate goals, to circularity, zero pollution, and biodiversity;
- Aesthetics: from design beyond functionality, to quality of experience, lifestyle and well-being;
- Inclusion: valorising diversity, equality for all, accessibility, and affordability.
For more information regarding the supported activities and EIT funding allocation, please follow this link. Please also find the Call Manual in the respective link and you can download it as well through the below “Download Document” button.
The deadline for applications is specified as December 4th, 2023 17:00 CEST.
To access the Application Platform, you can either use this link or the webpage of the call mentioned above.
CALL INFO SESSION! Save the Date – October 18th, 2023
An info session regarding the call will be organised by the EIT on October 18th, 2023.
In this info session, you will learn:
- What is the EIT Community NEB?
- What is the Catalyse NEB programme?
- Who can apply to the programme?
- What are the conditions to be accepted into the programme?
- Q&A
Please follow this link to register the event.