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Compete, Win, Raise & Scale with EIT Digital Challenge!

Now in its tenth year, the EIT Digital Challenge aims to find the best deep tech entrepreneurs that Europe has to offer, help them scale internationally and bolster the European deep tech ecosystem. This year, 20 finalists will be invited to an exclusive final event with up to 10 lucky winners gaining entry to the EIT Digital Accelerator Programme. 

Europe’s deep tech sector is heating up. Thanks to support from bodies like EIT Digital, it’s one exciting sector, bursting with promising innovations and startups developing cutting-edge tech. However, despite the exciting rate of innovation, many of these companies struggle to scale and compete on a global level. They lack hands-on support and guidance to reach the next level – and that’s where EIT Digital comes in. 

EIT Digital has now launched the 10th edition of its flagship challenge: The EIT Digital Challenge. Every year, this challenge has provided a platform for disruptive companies to showcase their innovations and reach global success. Past winners include Jentis, Covision Quality and Vottun and past attending investors include Redstone, Capricorn and IQ Capital. With the support of EIT Digital, previous Accelerator programme participants have gone on to raise €900 million. Now, you could be one of them. 

Diva Tommei, Chief Innovation and Education Officer of EIT Digital: “The EIT Digital Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for European deep tech start-ups to gain access to the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. We will select up to twenty finalists and invite them to participate in a pitch competition that will take place in Brussels in June, alongside the Grow Digital conference.”

Likewise, Marta Garcia of Multiverse Computing, a winner in 2022 says, “I would definitely recommend for [scaleups] to apply for this challenge as it is a great opportunity to have the back up of the EIT” 

This year, a record number of startups will be crowned champions, earning free access to the IT Digital Accelerator Programme worth €50k What’s more, this year the challenge is connected to the Grow Digital Annual Conference – an unmissable chance to network with key players from VCs to Corporates to Academics and Policymakers.

The deadline to apply is March 28th! APPLY NOW!

Who’s it for?

EIT Digital wants to boost European deep tech startups. If you’re in this space, have existing customers and are developing impactful solutions. The focus areas are:

  • Digital Tech
  • Digital Cities
  • Digital Industry
  • Digital Wellbeing
  • Digital Finance

The criteria:

  • You must be a fast-growing tech company with global ambitions
  • Your company needs to be younger than 10 years old
  • The company is incorporated in EU27 or Horizon Europe Associated Countries
  • The company must be in the growth stage with a minimum of €300k in annual revenue or €2 million in prior funding

What’s at stake?

The 20 finalists of this year’s challenge will be invited to an exclusive final event, taking place on June 6th. This event coincides with EIT’s Grow Digital Annual Conference this year. The selected finalists will Pitch in front of an audience of deep tech startups, scaleups, VCs and Corporates.

Up to 10 lucky winners will get a full year of tailored international growth support worth €50,000, provided by the EIT Digital Accelerator. 

The support includes assistance in raising their next Series A or B round from strategic international investors with the support of an experienced Access to Finance team, leveraging EIT Digital’s 300+ Pan-European network of top European corporations, 1000+ investors, SMEs, universities, and research institutions.

Winners will also receive market readiness and go-to-market strategy support to fuel their international ambitions. 

The deadline to apply is March 28! Find out more and apply here

Editor’s Note: This post has been created in collaboration and with financial support from EIT Digital. If you’re also interested in partnering with us, just reach out.

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Patricia Allen
Patricia Allen
is the Head of Content at EU-Startups. With a background in politics, Patricia has a real passion for how shared ideas across communities and cultures can bring new initiatives and innovations for the future. She spends her time bringing you the latest news and updates of startups across Europe, and curating our social media.
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