Deadline: 29 August 2024
The EIT Health is accepting applications for the EIT Health Catapult programme that showcases life sciences and health tech start-ups to leading experts and investors across Europe.
The programme awards the best business concepts, fast-tracking start-ups to become part of the EIT Health Community of world-leading companies.
Throughout the programme, start-ups receive intensive training as they build their credibility and visibility through Pan-European exposure. Finalists pitch at the final event as they go head-to-head for cash and industry prizes, and the opportunity to be displayed on the New York Nasdaq Tower.
What Start-Ups get?
- 360° TRAINING
- Get training in business modelling and planning, investment deal negotiation, and pitch preparation.
- VISIBILITY
- Pitch your service or product to international investors and world-leading companies.
- PRIZES
- Compete at the finals event for a cash prize of up to €30,000 and in-kind industry prizes.
- NY NASDAQ TOWER
- The Audience Award Winner will have their start-up showcased on the New York Nasdaq Tower.
- NETWORKING
- Connect with other ambitious entrepreneurs in the EIT Health network.
- ADDED SUPPORT
- Get mentoring vouchers, travel and accommodation grants and special in-kind awards from the sponsor.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Catapult is open to all start-ups and spin-offs that are:
- A micro/small enterprise (less than 50 employees).
- Involved in life sciences or health tech.
- Innovative and highly promising business concepts.
- Already incorporated and operating in an EU country.
- Looking for seed or series A funding of at least €500k.
- Self-valued at €1M+.
- Received at least €500K in public or private funding or generated €500k in revenue.
For more information, visit EIT Health.
