Expected Outcome:
Project results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes:
- Increasing the market footprint of European start-ups in strategic digital technologies and deep tech[1] innovation, notably Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Computing, Cybersecurity, Next Generation Internet, Blockchain, Internet of Things, Metaverse, Energy, Greentech, AgriTech, and Fintech;
- Better connection of start-ups, including European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and European Innovation Council (EIC)-supported start-ups and Seal of Excellence holders, to relevant local and/or European ecosystems, communities, and potential new markets;
- A scaling up of capabilities in matching technology solutions developed by highly innovative European Union (EU)-funded digital and deep tech start-ups with investment and growth opportunities in collaboration with other initiatives such as: the EIC, the EIT and the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), InvestEU, the Digital Europe Programme, Women TechEU, public and private buyers, or investors and corporate innovation ventures, and start-up villages[2].
In pursuit of the above outcomes the projects are expected to prioritise:
- Start-ups that have either already achieved market-product fit or have raised at least a round of financing (seed or later); and
- Start-ups established in 'moderate' or 'emerging' innovator countries and/or regions; or
- Women-led start-ups[3].
Target group(s): Start-up ecosystem builders, business angel organisations, venture capital entities, accelerators, incubators, start-up associations, clusters.
This
...
