EIT Jumpstarter Next is sponsored by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). EIT Jumpstarter Next offers practical support to entrepreneurs with a proven track record within the EIT Community. Shortlisted teams receive a travel grant to attend in-person workshops and networking events, including a road trip to an EIT RIS country.

EIT Jumpstarter 2026 (Healthcare cohort) is a grant from EIT Health that funds early-stage healthcare innovators across Europe through a structured pre-acceleration programme designed to transform promising ideas into viable startups. The Healthcare category supports ideas across MedTech, digital health, biotechnology, and preventive and personalized healthcare. Selected participants receive training sessions, dedicated mentorship from industry experts, access to the EIT innovation ecosystem, and the opportunity to compete for financial prizes supporting venture development. Eligible applicants are researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators across Europe with early-stage ideas in healthcare. Applications closed May 8, 2026.

EIT Launches €70 Million Call to Boost STEM Innovation and Strengthen University Cooperation is a grant from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) under its Higher Education Initiative (HEI) that funds projects to boost STEM education, strengthen innovation capacity, and support Europe's future workforce. For the first time, this call deepens cooperation between EIT's Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) and European Universities alliances. Eligible applicants include universities and research institutions in EU member states. Awards of up to €2 million per project are available over 24 months, with a total budget of up to €70 million.