EIT Manufacturing launches “BoostUp! South East 2023” Competition

EIT Manufacturing launches the “BoostUp! South East 2023” call and competition aiming at selecting and supporting early-stage and mature startups from Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania, and Türkiye willing to internationalise and scale up their business across Europe.

Finalist startups shortlisted from the 1st phase, will receive a “growth package” service support of up to four months duration that is offered by the Business Creation team of EIT Manufacturing. During the 2nd phase, the 10 finalists will be invited to pitch in front of a jury composed by independent experts during the live, in-person event BoostUp Final organized by EIT Manufacturing South East, in Athens, on November 29th, 2023.

Topic Description

“BoostUp! South East 2023” is open to startups with solutions in the realm of manufacturing technologies. In particular, submissions need to fit one of the following EIT Manufacturing focus areas as well as the following technology domains:

• Simulation & Advanced Engineering Tools
• Virtual/ Augmented Reality based solutions for industrial applications
• Logistics Technologies
• Advanced Additive Manufacturing solutions
• Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
• Industrial Robotics
• Connectivity and Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructure
• Advanced Sensors (Industrial IoT) & Drones, Industrial Cybersecurity
• Data analytics/ Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins
• Environmental and Social Sustainability.

Prize Information

The total maximum EIT funding allocated to this call is 15,000 EUR.

The top 3 winning startups, selected on the 2nd phase, will receive prize awards to support their European expansion strategy. The prize fund is as follows:

• First prize: €7,500
• Second prize: €5,000
• Third prize: €2,500

Who can apply?

The applicants have to meet the following conditions:

• The applying startup must be registered in one of Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania, and Türkiye;
• Startups established and operating for at least one year have to prove revenue traction (existing reference customers);
• The business development plans (incl. financial aspects) shall be disclosed;
• The application package should include a completed application form, pitch deck, logo and company registration certificate;
• The applying startup is NOT a Partner Member of EIT Manufacturing, or a Linked Third Party of a Partner Member of EIT Manufacturing.

For more information, visit EIT Manufacturing.