EIT Digital Champions Pitch Competition

EIT Digital Champions Pitch Competition sits under 28DIGITAL, formerly EIT Digital, as an annual pitch competition for fast-growing European technology scaleups. It selects 50 finalists to present to an investor jury and then gives the winners a year of tailored fundraising support from the Growth Services team, including investor introductions and VIP dinner access. The award is in-kind support rather than cash, so the value lies in access, introductions, and investor readiness. The eligibility bar is narrow and concrete. Companies must be incorporated after January 1, 2015, must show at least €500,000 in 2024 revenue or €2,000,000 in total funding raised, and must be able to apply and pitch in English. The registration footprint covers the EU and the UK, and the sector focus sits on digital technology, digital industry, digital cities, digital wellbeing, and digital finance. The program runs annually. The strongest fit is a scaleup that already has commercial traction and is looking for sharper investor access rather than broad grant support. Applicants do best when they can present revenue momentum, credible fundraising history, and a clear growth story that can stand in front of an investor jury. The current cycle is between rounds, so the practical value of the program is in the platform and investor network, not in a direct cash award.

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.