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EIT Jumpstarter 2025, a leading European pre-acceleration programme designed to discover talented innovators, is open for applications until 2 April 2025. This year, the programme places special emphasis on the Western Balkans, offering additional prizes and opportunities.
An initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an EU body, EIT Jumpstarter supports innovators in turning their ideas into thriving start-ups within a supportive environment. The programme is free for individuals and teams from Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe. Over the past eight editions, more than 1,300 entrepreneurial talents have developed their skills through EIT Jumpstarter, leading to the creation of 124 start-ups that have already secured approximately €150 million in additional investments.
How to Apply
Applications are open until 2 April 2025 via the EIT Jumpstarter website. A total of 190 selected teams will participate in online training camps and pitch sessions. From these, 80 teams will advance to in-person local training, develop business plans, and register their start-ups. In November, 48 teams will compete in the final event in Budapest, with the chance to win cash prizes and gain exposure in Europe’s largest innovation network – EIT.
Source: EIT Jumpstarter