Budget
The financial support offered by 28DIGITAL is structured in the form of reimbursement of actual costs declared in the activity proposal budget and will be disbursed in two instalments over the duration of the activity: Co-Creation Accelerator 2026-2027 20 • Pre-financing payment: An initial pre-financing payment (60%) is made at the start of the activity, subject to the fulfilment of all contractual requirements. • Final payment: The balance of the funding (40%) is disbursed upon submission and approval of the final report.
Key dates and deadline
Continuous intake of proposals throughout 2026-2027 with 2 cut-off dates. The next cut-off is 8 September 2026, at 17:00 CEST. Please refer to the Call Document for more details. Learn more: Re-watch the Info session below and register to the upcoming Q&A sessions
Details
The Co-Creation Accelerator is a program by 28DIGITAL, designed to bring together startups and industry partners to co-develop solutions addressing real-world challenges. The focus is on: Validating core technology (TRL 4–5 and above) Strengthening problem–solution fit Reducing technical and market uncertainty Building a clear path toward scalability This is not a traditional accelerator. It is a challenge-driven, execution-focused program. What you get? Receive 28DIGITAL financial support (up to 250k€), no co-funding needed. Collaborate directly with industry leaders on their specific challenges. Fundraising assistance. Receive intensive training from experts through your exclusive seat in the 28DIGITAL Speed Master and MentorMe. Gain visibility by hundreds of partners from 28DIGITALs innovation ecosystem across Europe, including corporates, public sector, investors and academia.
Eligibility
Micro or small enterprise (less than 50 employees) according to EU definiton. Incorporated and operating in an EU/Horizon Europe or HE associated country. Operate at TRL 4–5 and above. Are incorporated within the last 5 years. Have a minimum of 2 FTEs. Possess or control key IP or technology assets.
Additional information
The program is built around real industry challenges. Two ways to apply: Open Challenge Track Apply with your own corporate partner and jointly define the challenge you want to address. Industry Challenge Track Apply to predefined challenges developed with corporate partners. These reflect concrete industry needs and use cases.
How to apply?
https://28digital.eu/co-creation-accelerator-2026-2027