EIT Jumpstarter (Climate-KIC)
Offers EIT Jumpstarter for early-stage European teams with structured validation, mentoring, and prize-based preparation for market testing.
About
EIT Jumpstarter 2026 is a seven-month pre-acceleration program connected to Climate-KIC and the wider EIT innovation network, built for early-stage ideas from Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe. It runs as a prize-based competition that ends in an international pitch stage rather than as a company equity round.
The program supports individuals and teams with a strong idea, and it does not requ…
Max award€10K
Realistic median€5K
Success rate10–20%
Decision time—
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.