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Higher Education Initiative Business Plan 2026

European Commission

<p>The HEIPowered Startup Pitch Competition is a platform to continue supporting startups that have emerged or received backing by projects funded by the <strong><a href="https://eit-hei.eu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EIT Higher Education Initiative </a></strong>since 2021, providing follow-up opportunities for startups beyond the initial project lifecycle.</p><p>Its main objective is to further accelerate the growth of HEI-supported startups, strengthen their market readiness, scalability, and long-term sustainability, and contribute to a stronger entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Europe. To achieve this objective, the Call focuses on:</p><p>• Advancing innovation pathways in startups that have reached a <strong>proof of concept, prototype, or minimum viable product (MVP) stage</strong>, helping them progress towards market deployment.</p><p>• <strong>Empowering startups with well-structured teams</strong> that possess the necessary skills, experience, and competencies to effectively implement and scale their projects.</p><p>• Promoting diversity and inclusion by fostering <strong>gender-balanced and diverse startups</strong>, with a strong encouragement for women-led startups and active participation of women in leadership and decision-making roles.</p><p>• Providing startups with opportunities to increase their <strong>visibility, connect with stakeholders</strong>, and access further development and scaling support.</p><p>• Promoting and strengthening the <strong>EIT Higher Education Initiative’s Community </strong>with new startup members and opportunities for them.</p>

Tipo

Finanza agevolata

Territorio

Tutta Italia

Scadenza

8 luglio 2026

Importo

30.000 €

Natura

bando_competitivo

Fonte

Portale UE Funding & Tenders

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27 luglio 2026

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