The EIT Digital Venture Incubation Program 2025 aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs in Europe turn their innovative tech ideas into successful ventures.
The program consists of two stages: SpeedLauncher, a 12-week incubation phase focusing on problem validation and customer discovery, and a pre-acceleration phase offering a €5,000 Growth Package Prize and expert mentoring.
Participants in the program have access to a European-wide innovation network and the opportunity to pitch their ventures on Demo Day.
The program is open to individuals and teams from EU27 countries, Ukraine, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, with ventures founded after 1 January 2024 being eligible.
Multidisciplinary teams with both technology and business skills are encouraged to apply, and participation from Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) countries and gender-balanced teams is positively evaluated.
The application deadline for the program is 18 June 2025, and interested parties need to understand the eligibility criteria, complete the application form, and submit it online.
The program is fully online, offering structure, support, visibility, and the opportunity to receive up to €15,000 in financial support.
This initiative aims to nurture the next generation of deep tech ventures in Europe, providing a launchpad for tech founders to transition from concept to company.