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EIT Jumpstarter (EIT Health)

EIT Jumpstarter (EIT Health)

Supports pre acceleration programme with prizes and mentorship for early stage healthcare innovators across Europe.

Opens 2027EIT HealthEUDeep-tech · adjacent

Eligibility · EU member states

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About

EIT Jumpstarter 2026 was a pan-EIT pre-acceleration programme welcoming researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators with early-stage healthcare ideas. Participants received structured training, mentorship from industry experts, and access to the EIT innovation ecosystem, with the opportunity to compete for financial prizes. The application deadline was 8 May 2026.

What this grant funds

MedTech, digital health, biotechnology, and preventive/personalised healthcare — early-stage idea validation and business model development.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.Prize
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: 30 Jun 2026Source: eithealth.eu