Eureka Investment Readiness
Supports founders in the Eureka network through readiness coaching and investor matchmaking.
Investment Readiness is a non-financial programme co-funded by the EU through the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. It connects startups and SMEs in the Eureka network with corporate partners and private investors through two activities: Corporate Challenges (companies set technical or commercial challenges; SMEs respond) and International Missions (funded travel to key investment conferences such as South Summit Brazil, Swiss Biotech Days, and others). Current corporate partners include Iberdrola, Solvay, Infineon, Siemens Healthineers, ZEISS Ventures, NXP, Alfa Laval, AVL, and 15+ others. No direct grant is involved — the programme offers introductions, meetings with corporates, and potential pilots or investment conversations. Specific eligibility varies per Corporate Challenge. 2026 active challenges include Infineon Startup Challenge (deadline 27 May 2026, already passed), Veolia Corporate Challenge (12 June 2026), and AVL Online Session (8 September 2026).
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Multiple per year.