EIT Jumpstarter Information Session

About the EIT Jumpstarter Programme

EIT Jumpstarter is one of Europe’s leading pre‑acceleration programmes, designed for early‑stage innovators, researchers, students and idea holders. The programme provides structured support for validating science‑based ideas, developing viable business models and preparing for start‑up creation. Participants receive mentoring and expert guidance from Europe’s innovation ecosystem and can compete for up to €10,000 in prize funding per thematic category.

This year, applications are open across six thematic areas: healthcare, food technologies, raw materials, energy, advanced manufacturing and mobility.

Only natural persons whose idea is not linked to a company registered before 1 January 2026 are eligible to apply. The programme is particularly well suited for teams whose solutions are at an early development stage and could evolve into a start‑up during 2026.

Applications open until 8 May: www.eitjumpstarter.eu 

Information Session – 17 April

To provide a deeper insight into the programme content and application process, an online information session will take place on 17 April, 15:00–16:30.

Interested participants are invited to register here: https://ej.uz/info_session