The EIT Digital and the European Innovation Council (EIC) launched a one-year pilot partnership (Acceleration Programme for startups). Through the partnership of organisations, the companies and groups supported by them will be given the opportunity to benefit from the programmes, services and support actions of both.

In the framework of this cooperation, the EIT Digital is looking for startups that have pass through the EIC accelerator or have received the EIC Seal of ExcellenceThese startups they may apply for the annual programme EIC - EIT Digital Venture Acceleration Programme and yes receive support for their international development goals through a team of fundraising and business development experts specializing in deep tech.

The program leverages a pan-European network of investors and leading businesses to help start-ups not only to raise A&B series funding, but also to expand their market share, as well as to acquire international customers, thus providing a useful opportunity for both Startups as well as Scale-ups.

The selected company will have multiple benefits, including among others:

A full year of personalized international development support from the EIT Digital Accelerator worth €50,000 to grow her business.

Access to funding and fundraising for EIT Digital

• Assessment of financing needs
• guidance on investment readiness
• meetings with investors
• Exclusive events for investors
• interfaces with over 1000+ international VCs

Market access

• Pan-European innovation ecosystem
• Qualified sales recommendations
• Guidance on the transition to the market
• Network of 500+ corporate clients

Please note that the deadline for applications is 10 May (5 p.m. CET).

More information on how to submit a proposal here .