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Open Innovation Factory

EIT Digital Open Innovation Factory

Funds European digital startups at TRL 4-5 seeking co-development with industry partners through EIT Digital's open innovation matching platform.

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EIT Digital (operating as 28DIGITAL) administers the Open Innovation Factory, a year-round curated matching platform connecting high-potential digital startups with industry partners, funding instruments, and ecosystem opportunities across Europe. EIT Digital is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. The platform is not itself a si…

Digital technology startups across Europe, spanning AI, deep tech, digital health, and related technology areas. The platform covers a broad range of digital innovation themes without restricting to specific sub-sectors.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: 28digital.eu