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Description of the call EIT Health, a Knowledge and Innovation Community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), is looking for a consortium to deliver the "Beyond the Idea: From Concept to Venture" programme in 2027 and 2028. The programme helps master’s and doctoral students validate early-stage healthcare innovations and develop them into business ventures.For two cohorts, the selected consortium is expected to provide masterclasses, mentoring and a final Pitch Day, among other activities. Participants will work on the commercial viability of their solution, a business model and a roadmap for setting up a company. Who can apply? The call is aimed at a consortium comprising one university incubator and one entrepreneurship support provider. Together, they must demonstrate experience in incubation, mentoring, market validation, business development and venture building, as well as a sound understanding of both the academic context and the pathway towards a start-up. Funding and timeline Available funding amounts to a maximum of €36,000 and the application deadline is 2 November 2026. All information about the call is available here. An online Q&A session will take place on 15 October 2026. Register here.
Overview of the call EIT Health, a Knowledge and Innovation Community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), is inviting consortia of technology transfer offices and entrepreneurship support providers to deliver activities under the "Beyond the Lab: From Research to Venture" programme in 2027 and 2028.This six-month venture-building programme helps researchers turn promising healthcare innovations into incorporated start-ups. The selected consortium will deliver live masterclasses, structured mentoring and a final Pitch Day for two cohorts, while EIT Health will oversee the programme design and management. Who can apply? Applicants must form a consortium of two technology transfer offices representing higher education institutions or research organisations and one entrepreneurship support provider. The consortium should combine expertise in intellectual property and technology transfer with practical experience in venture building, market validation, business model development and investment readiness. Funding and key dates Funding of up to €77,000 is available in 2027 and 2028. Application deadline is 2 November 2026. You can find all the details here. An online Q&A session will take place on 15 October 2026 at 10:00 CET. Register here.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Culture & Creativity has launched the Spark call, providing €1.05 million to help early-stage founders turn creative-tech concepts into scalable businesses. Selected individuals and small teams can receive up to €30,000 and join a nine-month programme offering coaching, mentoring, business training and access to a pan-European network. This call targets technology-driven ventures in materials and the built environment, including fashion, architecture, and advanced or circular materials. Applicants must be based in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country, have no registered company and aim to establish a for-profit, scalable venture. Applications close on 16 November 2026 at 17:00 CET, with online information sessions on 20 October and 10 November. Visit the call webpage for registration and full details.
The call invites applications from start-ups working on dual-use technologies across air, space, land and sea. The published themes include digital, drones and autonomous mobility, communication and supply chain, energy, and resilience and protection. According to the application portal, projects may also cover areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and data. The selection programme is due to run online. Applications are open from 7 September to 2 November 2026, followed by pre-selection and jury review from 3 to 24 November 2026. A networking day is planned for 7 December 2026 at the Fédération Nationale du Crédit Agricole, 48 rue la Boétie, 75008 Paris. The selected start-ups may be invited to enter an accompanying support phase in 2027 and 2028 through participating Village by CA structures. Winners may get access to an network of defence companies, technology firms, public actors, investors and institutional partners. The call is aimed at French and European start-ups not already supported by a Village, and the support fee is set at €300 per month. Interested start-ups can review the eligibility rules and submit an application through the portal before 2 November 2026: https://server.matchmaking-studio.com/fr/Innovation-Duale/
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ChemStream is an innovative chemical R&D company, specialized in translating material problems in sustainable formulations with focus on nano-dispersions, functional coatings and inkjet inks. Within LORCENIS they will develop super absorbing polymers (SAPs) to be mixed within the concrete matrices for improving the active internal curing, self-healing and self-sealing properties of the concrete. Grindig SAPs.
ChemStream bvba and Ghent University are involved in Horizon 2020-project for developing long lasting reinforced concrete for energy infrastructures.
