Co-Creation Accelerator 2026-2027
Co-Creation Accelerator 2026-2027 supports early-stage digital startups in co-creating and validating deep-tech solutions with industry partners to address real-world challenges and build a path to scalability.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Cut-off) | April 29, 2027 (Next deadline) | April 30, 2027 (Indicative cut-off)
Funding Amounts: Up to €250,000 per venture for four months; €3,200,000 total funding available
Summary: Supports early-stage digital startups to validate deep-tech solutions through co-creation with industry partners.
Key Information: Startups provide 3.5–7% equity to 28DIGITAL through a Share Transfer Agreement.
Description
The Co-Creation Accelerator is a challenge-driven, execution-focused programme run by 28DIGITAL, bringing together early-stage digital startups and industry partners to develop solutions to real-world challenges. It focuses on validating core technology at TRL 4–5 and above, strengthening problem–solution fit, reducing technical and market uncertainty, and building a clear path toward scalability.
The programme combines four months of project execution with financial support, industry collaboration, training, mentorship, and fundraising assistance. It operates as a cascade funding call under the EU-funded EIT Digital 2026-27 project, “EIT Digital 2026-2027 MoC Activities,” within Horizon Europe. The project running the call is responsible for awarding and paying the funding.
