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ProgrammesThe LLM-BRIDGE Consortium has launched its second open call for an incubator or innovation partner to deliver the Venture Incubation Programme (VIP). The initiative will support early-stage European startups developing solutions based on large language models, generative AI, multilingual AI and natural language processing. The call is implemented by 28DIGITAL together with the LLM-BRIDGE partners. 28DIGITAL falls within the framework of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
The selected organisation can receive up to €60,000 in financial support to run a 12-week incubation programme. Activities will include startup onboarding, mentoring, market and business-model validation, regulatory and ethical AI guidance, investor readiness, progress monitoring and a final Demo Day. The programme may be delivered on site, online or in a hybrid format.
Applicants must be established in an EU Member State or a country associated with the Digital Europe Programme and demonstrate relevant deep-tech incubation experience, operational capacity, access to mentors and infrastructure, and the ability to deliver the programme in English. Selection will include an eligibility check, independent evaluation, consensus meeting and panel ranking.
Interested organisations can consult the official Open Call document and submit the application form. An online information webinar will take place on 3 November 2026, from 11:00 to 12:30 CET. The application deadline is 28 November 2026.
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