The EIC - EIT Digital Venture Building Programme is looking for EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition supported teams to apply for a six-week pre-incubation programme that is free of charge, hands-on and collaborative. This opportunity will allow EIC-funded innovators to benefit from the support of EIT Digital to transform knowledge into impact and gain entrepreneurial skills to build and boost their deep tech start-up.
Apply here until 19 December!
The EIC - EIT Digital Venture Building Programme is a six - week, incubation bootcamp, mostly online, that is free of charge, hands-on, collaborative and dedicated to EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition innovators and Seals of Excellence.
It is designed to coach up to 10 teams of EIC-supported innovators on how to structure, develop, and transform their deep tech solutions into a business. It is focused on the needs, challenges, and opportunities of creating a startup company. Two people per team are expected to consistently attend the programme.
The Programme covers the following key aspects:
- Fundamental business concepts, from core business frameworks to tactical skills.
- Assessing product-market fit.
- Technology transfer, IP strategy and Freedom to Operate.
- Investor readiness, communication, pitching, presentation.
- Create your business model and start building your venture.
The applicants’ technology area should be aligned with one of the focus areas of EIT Digital strategy, defined in the EIT Digital Strategic Innovation Agenda 2022-2024: Digital Tech, Industry 4.0, Smart Cities, Digital Health, and Fintech.
Application Timeline
- December 19, 2022, 23:59 CEST (EXTENDED) - Submission closes. Late or incomplete applications will not be eligible for evaluation.
- January 23, 2023 - Venture Building bootcamp starts.
- March 16, 2023 - Venture Building bootcamp ends.
Applications should be submitted HERE.
Format: primarily online. 15-16 March 2023 taking place at the EIT House in Brussels.
You can know more in the full programme document available here. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact EIC.Pilot@eitdigital.eu.
