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

August 11, 2025 (23:59 Brussels time)

Total available: €15,000 | Programme duration: 4 days

Supports professional training, mentorship, and EU-Israel collaboration for organisations developing sustainable deep tech ecosystems.

--- ## Description The DeepTechers programme is a short, intensive initiative designed to equip participants with advanced tools and models for developing and scaling sustainable deep tech ecosystems. Organised under the Cross-KIC Global Outreach project, it offers tailored workshops, mentorship from leading global experts, and fosters collaborations between European and Israeli organisations. The programme aims to boost innovation capacity and create concrete opportunities for joint projects, especially those aligned with Horizon Europe and other collaborative funding schemes. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: August 11, 2025 (23:59 Brussels time) - Opening date: June 9, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: €15,000 for the programme - Expected duration of participation: 4 days --- ## Eligibility - Open to organisations supporting the growth of deep tech ventures, particularly those interested in EU-Israel collaboration. - Applicants should demonstrate: - Impact on the innovation ecosystem - Relevant professional role and seniority - Alignment of their focus or partnership with the programme’s objectives - Motivation and added value to the programme - Representation of underrepresented groups is considered in evaluation --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the official [online application form](https://airtable.com/appZEmTLyR27oYdLs/pagHGn79orobVWEVs/form) by the deadline. - Evaluation criteria: - Impact of organisation and programme on the innovation ecosystem (40%) - Professional role and seniority (20%) - Relevance of the topic, idea, or partnership (20%) - Motivation and added value (15%) - Representation of underrepresented groups (5%) - The process may include an individual online interview. - Selection is competitive and managed by a committee including EIT Hub Israel and six EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities. --- ## Additional Information - The programme is part of the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach (HORIZON-EIT-2023-25). - Focus is on mutual learning, interactive workshops, and on-site training to strengthen deep tech support networks across Europe and Israel. --- ## External Links - [Programme Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11072?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission Funder Page](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Online Application Form](https://airtable.com/appZEmTLyR27oYdLs/pagHGn79orobVWEVs/form) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

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