[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

June 30, 2025 (Call for Proposals #2)

Up to €23,000 total funding; travel/accommodation support of up to €1,700 (matchmaking) and €1,000 (Grand Final) per team

Eight-month accelerator for EIT alumni-led startups to scale innovation and business development in key EIT sectors.

Only teams with alumni of EIT Community programmes in eligible RIS countries may apply.

--- ## Description This opportunity is part of the Cross-KIC Strategic Regional Innovations Cluster (Cross-KIC RI), supporting startups and companies led by alumni of EIT Community programmes. The eight-month accelerator is designed to help innovative teams scale their solutions, enhance business development skills, and increase market potential. The programme includes training, matchmaking, visibility and branding activities, and concludes with a Grand Final event. Participants receive tailored support, expert evaluation, and networking opportunities across sectors such as climate, digital, health, raw materials, food, energy, manufacturing, urban mobility, and culture & creativity. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: June 30, 2025, 23:59 CET (Call for Proposals #2) - Selection of participants: July 15, 2025 - Phase 2 (Business Development Plan training): July–August 2025 - Phase 3 (Visibility, branding, matchmaking): September–October 2025 - Phase 4 (Grand Final preparation): November 2025 - Phase 5 (Grand Final): November 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total available funding: €23,000 - Teams may receive: - Up to €1,700 for travel and accommodation to attend matchmaking (if held in-person, max two team members) - Up to €1,000 for travel and accommodation to attend the Grand Final (in-person, max two team members) - Funding is reimbursed based on submitted invoices and eligibility criteria. --- ## Eligibility - Open to companies whose management board, founders, or co-founders are alumni of specified EIT Community programmes (EIT Jumpstarter 2017–2024, EIT Digital, EIT Food, EIT Health, EIT InnoEnergy, EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Manufacturing, EIT RawMaterials, EIT Urban Mobility, EIT Culture & Creativity). - Companies must be registered in an EIT RIS country or territory or Moldova (see full list in [Terms & Conditions](https://eitjumpstarter.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EIT-Jumpstarter-NEXT_Terms-and-Conditions-2025.pdf)). - Applications may be submitted by a single co-founder or a team (max two co-founding members eligible for full participation). - At least one co-founding member must be a citizen of an eligible country. - Proposals must be in English and submitted via the online portal. - The company must address challenges within the scope of EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities. - Projects must be for civil applications only (no military or dual-use without compliance). - Each applicant/team can only submit one project. - Required documents: EIT programme completion certificate, national company registry extract, proof of citizenship. --- ## Application Process - Apply via the [online application form](https://eitjumpstarter.eu/next/). - Highlight innovativeness, market potential, achievements, team composition, and fundraising plans. - Attach required documentation and, optionally, additional supporting materials. - Applications evaluated by independent experts on innovation, financing, sales, scalability; bonus points for teams with at least one female co-founder. - Eight teams will be selected; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. --- ## Additional Information - Participation in training and events may be in-person or virtual, affecting travel support eligibility. - The accelerator covers sectors addressed by EIT KICs, such as climate, digital, health, raw materials, food, energy, manufacturing, urban mobility, and culture & creativity. - For full eligibility and funding details, consult the [Terms & Conditions](https://eitjumpstarter.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EIT-Jumpstarter-NEXT_Terms-and-Conditions-2025.pdf). --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/10942?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [EIT Jumpstarter Next Programme Information](https://eitjumpstarter.eu/next/) - [Terms & Conditions (PDF)](https://eitjumpstarter.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EIT-Jumpstarter-NEXT_Terms-and-Conditions-2025.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

EIT Jumpstarter Next 2025 Call for Proposals #2

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