Budget
No direct financial support is provided under this call. The opportunity offers investor exposure, fundraising opportunities, networking, and international visibility.
Key dates and deadline
Call open: Currently open Application deadline: 31 August 2026
Details
Selected startups will receive: A live pitching opportunity in front of active business angels and venture capital investors; Curated one-to-one meetings with relevant investors; Visibility across both the European Angel Investment Summit and Luxembourg Venture Days audiences, including investors, corporates and European policymakers. For the first time, EAIS 2026 will be hosted as part of Luxembourg Venture Days, one of Europe's flagship startup and venture capital events.
Eligibility
The call is open to early-stage startups. Applications are particularly encouraged from companies operating in: Defence Sports Life Sciences Deep Tech
Additional information
Applications must be submitted through the InvestEU Portal. The initiative is organised by the European Business Angel Network (EBAN) in partnership with Luxembourg Venture Days, Startup Luxembourg, Luxinnovation, the InvestEU Portal, and the European Commission. The programme provides direct exposure to one of Europe's leading angel investment and venture capital events.
How to apply?
https://events.venture-days.lu/e/european-angel-investment-summit-2026/content/startup-applcation-page