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🚀 EIT calls offer new funding opportunities for startups and innovators! If you're developing an innovative solution or looking to commercialize your research, explore the latest funding and support opportunities offered through the EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology. 💻 Digital technologies (28DIGITAL) • SPIN: Rise 2026 – A 7-week programme for early-career researchers, PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers to explore the commercial potential of their research. • Co-Creation Accelerator – A four-month acceleration programme for early-stage digital innovations, with funding of up to €250,000. • MentorMe – A mentoring programme supporting early-stage startups in strengthening their business strategy and preparing for growth. 🚗 Urban mobility (EIT Urban Mobility) • Techstars x EIT Urban Mobility Founder Catalyst – A 10-week pre-accelerator programme offering mentorship, access to investors and industry experts, and initial funding. • Financial Support to Startups Open Call – Funding of up to €2.5 million to help mobility startups develop, attract investment and expand internationally. 🌱 Food innovation (EIT Food) • Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument – Co-funding to validate research results and accelerate the development of innovative products towards market readiness. 🏥 Health innovations (EIT Health) • Innovation Uptake Call – Funding of up to €650,000 for mature digital, data-driven and AI-powered healthcare solutions ready to scale across European markets and accelerate market adoption. 🎨 Culture & Creativity (EIT Culture & Creativity) • NEB Academy | Fashion Shift – Funding of up to €500,000 for sustainable, circular and regenerative business models in the fashion sector. • NEB Academy | Skills Infrastructure – Funding of up to €600,000 to develop scalable upskilling and lifelong learning programmes for the built environment. • Soft Landing Program II: Your Bridge to the African Market – A business development programme for companies looking to expand into the African market, offering strategic guidance, mentoring, B2B meetings and networking opportunities in Zambia. 📅 Several application deadlines are approaching in August and September, making this the right time to explore the opportunities best suited to your innovation or startup. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dTJAnGvv

🚀🇪🇺🇮🇳 Europe is one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems – is your organisation ready to collaborate and grow internationally? The European Innovation Scoreboard 2025 highlights Europe’s continued leadership in innovation, with countries such as 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇳🇱 Netherlands and 🇫🇮 Finland setting global benchmarks in research, technology, entrepreneurship and innovation-driven growth. Across the EU, new opportunities are emerging for international collaboration, investment and knowledge exchange. For Indian 🇮🇳 startups, SMEs, corporates, universities, researchers and entrepreneurs, Europe 🇪🇺 offers a powerful platform to access new markets, technologies, partnerships, talent and funding opportunities. At EuroAsian Network – Innovate, Startup, Work and Study in the EU, we build bridges between India and Europe by enabling organisations to connect with the European innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem through: 🤝 Co-Innovation Partnerships Connecting startups, companies, researchers, universities and technology partners across India and Europe to develop collaborative innovation projects. 🏢 Co-Incubation & Startup Acceleration Supporting startups and entrepreneurs to engage with European incubators, accelerators, innovation hubs and strategic partners. 🌍 Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Helping organisations identify opportunities and build relationships with EU companies, research institutions, universities, innovation clusters and entrepreneurship networks. 💶 EU Funding, Grants & Innovation Programmes Supporting partners in identifying relevant EU funding opportunities, developing project concepts, building international consortia, preparing bids and unlocking grants, subsidies and innovation support programmes. 🎓 Innovation Education & Talent Development Helping students, professionals and organisations identify innovation-focused courses, executive programmes, research opportunities and specialised programmes at leading European institutions. 🎯 Admissions, Internships & Innovation Careers Supporting candidates in exploring admission pathways, internships, research placements and career opportunities within Europe’s innovation ecosystem. 🏛️ EU Ecosystem Engagement Facilitating connections with European stakeholders, governments, innovation agencies, research organisations and industry networks to create sustainable collaborations. With our extensive European network of research institutions, educational organisations, innovation ecosystems and companies, we help transform ideas into impactful collaborations and market opportunities. 📩 Interested in exploring EU–India innovation opportunities? Contact us at Nagpaul.vivek@gmail.com to discover how we can support your organisation with: ✅ Innovation partnerships ✅ Expansion ✅ EU funding ✅ Research and education ✅ Access to innovation ecosystems and talent 📌 Image: Adapted from the Nagpaul, Jousma & Degenaars (2003)

🚀 Calling Indian startups building technology for impact! Are you developing innovative solutions that improve healthcare, strengthen climate resilience, advance sustainable agriculture, or empower underserved communities? The AWE Tech Innovation Challenge is now accepting applications from ambitious startups across India. Selected companies can receive equity investments ranging from USD 100,000 to USD 300,000, with up to five startups selected for funding. Who should apply? ✅ Early-stage and growth-stage startups ✅ Tech-led and deep-tech innovators ✅ India-focused businesses ✅ Startups creating measurable social or environmental impact Beyond funding, selected startups gain: 💡 Long-term patient equity capital 🤝 Strategic introductions to industry and corporate partners 📈 Direct access to the AWE investment team 🎤 A structured pathway to present before the Investment Committee 📅 Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 🌐 Learn more: https://zurl.co/qcN7Q 📝 Apply here: https://zurl.co/n2ti8 Always review the official eligibility requirements before submitting your application. 🤖 Need help preparing a stronger investor or funding proposal? GrantsWriterAI helps founders prepare investment decks, business narratives, impact frameworks, financial projections, theories of change, and proposal documents that strengthen funding applications. https://zurl.co/HFn6e ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📚 Download FREE Grant Writing Books & Resources https://zurl.co/vKsFv ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📬 Subscribe FREE to receive verified funding opportunities every day. https://zurl.co/22Iz8 What problem is your startup solving?

🚀 Calling Indian startups building technology for impact! Are you developing innovative solutions that improve healthcare, strengthen climate resilience, advance sustainable agriculture, or empower underserved communities? The AWE Tech Innovation Challenge is now accepting applications from ambitious startups across India. Selected companies can receive equity investments ranging from USD 100,000 to USD 300,000, with up to five startups selected for funding. Who should apply? ✅ Early-stage and growth-stage startups ✅ Tech-led and deep-tech innovators ✅ India-focused businesses ✅ Startups creating measurable social or environmental impact Beyond funding, selected startups gain: 💡 Long-term patient equity capital 🤝 Strategic introductions to industry and corporate partners 📈 Direct access to the AWE investment team 🎤 A structured pathway to present before the Investment Committee 📅 Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 🌐 Learn more: https://zurl.co/qcN7Q 📝 Apply here: https://zurl.co/n2ti8 Always review the official eligibility requirements before submitting your application. 🤖 Need help preparing a stronger investor or funding proposal? GrantsWriterAI helps founders prepare investment decks, business narratives, impact frameworks, financial projections, theories of change, and proposal documents that strengthen funding applications. https://zurl.co/HFn6e ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📚 Download FREE Grant Writing Books & Resources https://zurl.co/vKsFv ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📬 Subscribe FREE to receive verified funding opportunities every day. https://zurl.co/22Iz8 What problem is your startup solving?

Opportunities for Impact Startups 🌱 1. The Greenhouse, run by Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation at Imperial Incubator in London, invites UK #ClimateTech startups to apply for Cohort 11 of its 12-month programme. Up to 15 startups will receive up to £20K in grants, monthly coaching sprints, investor introductions, and access to world-class shared labs and prototyping facilities. Women, minority ethnic, and disabled founders are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: 21 Aug 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exF3VUaT 2. The Techstars x EIT Urban Mobility Founder Catalyst, a hybrid pre-accelerator based in Barcelona, invites early-stage founders building scalable urban mobility companies to apply. Participants will receive an initial €10K investment, with the chance to unlock a further €50K by hitting agreed milestones. Open to urban mobility founders across Europe. Deadline: 26 Aug 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eS88N_f5 3. The "Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative" invites #carbontech startups developing solutions to capture, convert, utilise, remove, or sequester carbon to apply for Year 6. Through the Carbontech Leadership Council, startups connect with corporate partners, government leaders, investors, and technical experts to validate use cases and advance pilots, demonstrations, and commercial partnerships. Open to startups globally. Deadline: 28 Aug 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehqXaZHC 4. Social Shifters "Global Innovation Challenge 2026" invites youth-led social and environmental startups to apply for grant funding awards of up to $15K. Founders aged 18-30 with clear decision-making authority and measurable impact already underway are eligible. Beyond funding, applicants receive free founder support, access to learning resources, and connection to a global community of young social leaders, with progression unlocking further opportunities in paid work, fellowships, and networking. Startups must address at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal. Deadline: 31 Aug 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezhzqrPs 5. Falling Walls Foundation and Atlantic, a European pre-seed VC fund, have launched the "Break Walls, Build Companies" prize, awarding €100K to an ambitious European researcher ready to take their science from lab to market. Winners also gain access to experienced investors and the broader innovation ecosystem. Open to researchers at European institutions. Deadline: 31 Aug 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-fbNRAC #opportunities #awards #grants #accelerator

APPLICATIONS OPEN | TerraFoundry Climate-Tech Accelerator Cohort 2 Are you building a climate-tech solution that can help shape South Africa's green economy? Applications are now open for TerraFoundry Cohort 2, a six-month accelerator programme designed to help high-potential Western Cape-based climate-tech startups validate, scale and access new markets. Delivered by French South African Tech Labs (FSAT Labs), TerraFoundry combines venture building, technical support, investor readiness and international market access to help startups accelerate their commercial growth and environmental impact. Programme Highlights Participants will receive: ➡️ Six months of structured incubation and acceleration support ➡️ Expert-led masterclasses and one-on-one coaching ➡️ MVP refinement and market validation support ➡️ Investment readiness and pitch coaching ➡️ AI integration and practical business applications ➡️ Product development and regulatory guidance ➡️ Access to strategic partners and industry experts Technology & Business Support Successful startups will receive access to: ➡️ US$5,000 in AWS Cloud Credits ➡️ US$1,500 in Zoho Business Suite Credits ➡️ US$12,000 in Genspark AI Credits throughout the programme ➡️ Dedicated support from the FSAT Labs team ➡️ Weekly masterclasses and mentoring sessions Market Access Opportunities The top-performing startups will also benefit from: ➡️ Live investor pitching at the TerraFoundry Demo Day ➡️ Participation at the AfricArena Grand Summit ➡️ Regional and international market access support ➡️ Soft-landing opportunities into new markets ➡️ Connections to investors and innovation ecosystem partners Who Should Apply? The programme is looking for Western Cape-based startups developing technology-enabled climate solutions across areas such as: ➡️ Clean Energy ➡️ Water Technologies ➡️ Climate-Smart Agriculture ➡️ Circular Economy ➡️ Waste Management ➡️ Sustainable Transport ➡️ Green Manufacturing ➡️ Built Environment ➡️ Environmental Technologies Eligibility Requirements ➡️ Be registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) ➡️ Operate within the Western Cape ➡️ Have at least one founder committed full-time to the business ➡️ Demonstrate early traction through pilots, customers, grants, revenue or Letters of Intent (LOIs) ➡️ Offer a solution with a software, digital or technology component Focus on climate mitigation and the green economy Key Dates Applications Close: 31 August 2026 Programme Starts: 10 September 2026 More Info: https://lnkd.in/dcxekuKf #TerraFoundry #ClimateTech #GreenEconomy #StartupAccelerator #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentReadiness #MarketAccess #CleanTech #CircularEconomy #ClimateInnovation #WesternCape #SouthAfrica #FSATLabs

🚀 ScaleUp Incubator 2026 – Strengthening Democracy Through Social Innovations and Increasing Their Reach! From 28 September to 2 October 2026, the European Social Innovation Alliance (ESIA), led by Social Impact gGmbH, will host the ScaleUp Incubator 2026 in Beelitz-Heilstätten (near Berlin). This 5-day, EU-funded programme (ESF+ Social Innovation Initiative+) is designed for innovative social enterprises and civil society organisations from Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Estonia that strengthen democracy and aim to expand their reach and impact. What the programme offers: ✅ Inspiring input, best practices & coaching ✅ Topics: Strategy, AI & social media, reach, visibility, leadership, scaling, organisational development, and financing ✅ Networking: Transnational exchange and collaboration ✅ Practical insights: Study visit in Berlin ✅ Cost coverage: Travel, accommodation and meals fully funded   Eligibility criteria: Established social enterprises/organisations or advanced social startups Based in Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, or Estonia Innovative solutions for democratic participation (e.g., digital democracy, social cohesion, social innovations, social entrepreneurship with participatory approaches in areas such as demographic change, public or social services, climate change, housing, education, local & regional ecosystems, and urban/rural resilience) Proficient in English Registered organisation (no individuals) Maximum of 2 participants per organisation Key dates: Application deadline: 23 August 2026 Selection notification: 28 August 2026 Two organisations per country can be selected  🔗 Apply now and join the European movement of Social Innovations! 👉 All Information & Application Form  

❓Want to build a university innovation ecosystem that thrives on strategy – not just the enthusiasm of a dedicated team? Then this opportunity is for you. YEP Accelerator and Nova Ukraine are now accepting applications for the «University Innovation Ecosystem» practical program for teams from the network of startup schools, incubators, and accelerators at Ukrainian universities. This autumn, teams from 5 universities will receive practical training on how to build a strong innovation ecosystem: forming a team, building processes, working with startups, researchers, partners, and finding new international opportunities. We invite teams of up to 5 people from those who develop innovations in higher education institutions: 🔹university leadership 🔹coordinators of academic entrepreneurship programs or student communities 🔹representatives of technology transfer offices, research and project offices, international relations departments, and anyone driving innovation within their university 🎤 The program will be led by Elena Donets, Co-founder and CEO of Spyre Group and a corporate innovation consultant working with organizations in Israel and Canada. With more than 14 years of experience, she has helped corporations, startups, and universities build high-impact innovation ecosystems. 📲 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d-y5zd-E  ⏰ Application deadline: August 21, 2026. The project is organized within the university track of the YEP Accelerator with the support of the charitable foundation Nova Ukraine. Partners: Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Startup Fund, and Genesis Tech.

🇪🇺 In 2025, the Ukrainian Startup Fund joined the consortium to launch the European Digital Innovation Hub WIN2EDIH. Now, after 18 months of operation, we are reporting on the key results of the hub’s work. Win-Win EDIH Ukraine combines the expertise of universities, businesses, the startup ecosystem, and the public sector to help teams at different stages of development. Startups can test their solutions in labs, get expert advice, test hypotheses, prepare for grant competitions, and find partners in a network of 400+ hubs across Europe. WIN2EDIH results in 18 months: 🏆Recognition in Ukraine and Europe: • 1st place among all Ukrainian European Digital Innovation Hubs • 45th place among digital innovation hubs in Europe • Finalist of the Partnership for Sustainability Award 2025 from the UN Global Compact in the category «Economic Sustainability and Growth» 📈 Digital Transformation: • 454 enterprises and organizations passed the Digital Maturity Assessment (DMA) • development of digital transformation roadmaps for 31 organizations • 74 services provided within the Test Before Invest direction, which helps test technologies 🎓 Training: • 120+ educational events • 2988 participants, including representatives of SMEs, the public sector and communities • 760+ participants in training programs Support in finding investments: - 450+ participants gained knowledge about international funding opportunities - 100+ participants received individual consultations on improving pitch decks, writing grant applications and financial management - 50+ startup matches with investors - success cases: Spotoria received ₴1М at Demo Day, launched a pilot project in Warsaw and began cooperation with Kyiv Digital | Uniot attracted $25,000 in investments and established a partnership with Finnish Robocoast EDIH. Fill out the contact form, and we will offer you a support format: https://surl.li/pyufjp

GLOXAD SME & STARTUP TECHNOLOGY TRAINING. — COMING SOON Africa is entering a new era of technological transformation, and the founders building today will play a major role in shaping what comes next. Gloxad is inviting startups and SMEs across Africa and beyond to participate in an upcoming virtual training programme focused on Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Tech, Innovation, Production Advancement, and Scaling Solutions across Africa. This programme is designed for founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and businesses building solutions that can solve real problems and scale beyond their local markets. What You Can Expect: 🔹 1. Founder Navigation & Strategic Direction Learn how to navigate the challenges of building, validating, positioning, and scaling a technology-driven business. 🔹 2. Technologies for Scaling Discover the emerging technologies and digital infrastructure required to improve your products, operations, production capacity, and market reach. 🔹 3. Technical Support & Solution Development The Gloxad Technology Team will explore selected solutions with participating founders and provide technical guidance toward turning ideas and existing concepts into practical, scalable solutions. 🔹 4. Funding & Investment Opportunities Get exposed to available funding opportunities, grants, accelerators, investment programmes, and other resources within the technology ecosystem. 🔹 5. Pan-African Opportunities Connect with opportunities, markets, partnerships, and ecosystems across different African countries. 🔹 6. Founder Networking & Industry Connections Build meaningful relationships with founders, innovators, technology professionals, investors, and businesses across multiple industries. 🌍 We Are Building More Than Solutions This is not just another training programme. We are creating a network of founders and innovators whose technologies, businesses, and ideas can contribute to transforming industries across Africa. From AI and Deep Tech to digital infrastructure, automation, software, manufacturing, education, agriculture, healthcare, fintech, and other emerging industries, we want to connect the people building the future. If you are building a technology-driven startup, SME, product, or solution in an emerging industry, this is an opportunity you should watch out for. 🚀 Learn. Build. Connect. Scale. The training will be virtual and open to participants across Africa and beyond. The programme will be free to participate in, with a registration fee required for confirmed participation. 📢 Registration will open soon. Follow Gloxad and turn on notifications so you don't miss the official registration announcement. #Gloxad #AfricanStartups #AfricanSMEs #TechAfrica #AI #DeepTech #EmergingTechnology #Startups #Entrepreneurs #Innovation #AfricanInnovation #TechFounders #BusinessGrowth #StartupEcosystem #AfricaTech