Open Innovation Factory 2023 supports European innovators to boost their digital start-ups

Until 15 May 2023 at 17:00 CEST, early-stage deep tech start-ups can apply for the “Open Innovation Factory 2023” programme to accelerate their growth and attract investment. Focusing on five key areas - Digital Tech, Digital Industry, Digital Cities, Digital Wellbeing, and Digital Finance - the programme is set to propel innovation within the European digital ecosystem. In addition to financial support of up to 400,000 EUR from EIT Digital, selected applicants will receive assistance in attracting follow-up investors and customers, mentoring and coaching by seasoned industry experts and access to a pan-European ecosystem of over 350 partners from businesses, research institutions, investors, and the public sector. The second cut-of date is 13 November 2023 at 17:00 CET.

An overview of the programme’s objectives as well as concrete advice for successful proposals was presented during the Information Session on 5 April 2023 (recording should be available soon).

Potential applicants can register for three Brokerage events on 19 and 26 April and 3 May 2023.