Budget
Participants can win a Growth Package worth €5,000.
Key dates and deadline
Application Submissions Deadline - 08th June 2025 Selection Interviews (via video conferencing calls) - Until 22th June 2025 Announcement of Program Acceptance (via email) - Until 25th June 2025 Startup Support Agreement signatures - Until 28th June 2025 Incubation Phase - 28th June to 20th September Bootcamps - 28th June to 10th July 2025 Pre-acceleration Phase Contracts signature - Until 30th August 2025 Growth Prize Submission Deadline - 22th September 2025 Announcement of Growth Prize winners - 25st September 2025 Growth Package Cash Prize - Until 30th September 2025 Pre-Acceleration Program Period - 25th September to 25th November 2025 Demo Day - Until 05th December 2025
Details
The EIT Digital Venture Incubation Program is a two-stage competition designed to support the development of deep tech ventures from the earliest stages—helping entrepreneurial teams move from concept to MVP, validation, and investment readiness within a structured timeline. The program begins with a 12-week Incubation Phase, delivered through the SpeedLauncher program, where participants acquire essential entrepreneurial skills and validate their ideas in a safe, supportive environment. Teams that successfully complete this phase may advance to the 12-week Pre-Acceleration Phase, receiving a €5,000 Growth Package Prize, tailored mentoring, and support in finalizing their MVP and preparing for seed investment. The entire program is delivered fully online, enabling broad accessibility while ensuring high-quality mentorship, training, and peer learning.
Eligibility
The EIT Digital Venture Incubation Program 2025 is open to individuals and teams who reside in one of the following eligible locations: EU27 Member States & Horizon Europe Associated Countries Teams must not have legally established their company before 1 January 2024. Only one application per team is allowed. Multidisciplinary teams with both technology and business skills are encouraged to apply. Participation from Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) countries and gender-balanced teams is strongly encouraged and will be positively evaluated.
Additional information
Who is the EIT Digital Venture Incubation Program for? - INTERNATIONAL GROWTH SUPPORT FOR EUROPEAN ENTREPRENEURS - Develop your entrepreneurial skills through structured education and hands-on mentoring - Validate your product idea and build a robust MVP. - Get access to a €5,000 Growth Package Prize and expert support during the Pre-Acceleration Phase. - Establish your deep tech venture - Pitch your solution at Demo Day and prepare for seed-stage investment. - Get business development help from top -international experts - Find a first investor - Join Europe's leading innovation ecosystem
How to apply?
https://www.eitdigital.eu/venture-incubation-program/