Venture Incubation Program
Do you want to start your entrepreneurial journey? Do you have a business idea and want to turn your innovative digital technology into an MVP and start your venture?
The 28DIGITAL Venture Incubation Program is a two-stage initiative supporting the creation and growth of digital and deep-tech ventures across Europe.
The program helps teams to:
- validate a business idea and shape an MVP
- strengthen entrepreneurial and venture-building skills
- incorporate a company in the EU
- prepare for market entry, investment, and growth
Program structure
Stage 1: Growth Package
Introductory bootcamp followed by a 12-week incubation program including mentoring, MVP development, and validation, concluding in Demo Day. Selected teams receive a €5,000 Growth Package Prize.
Stage 2: Final Prize
Selected ventures may apply for the final stage and compete for up to €25,000 based on performance.
Important: Selected ventures will commit to providing 28DIGITAL with 5% equity through a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity).
Who can apply?
The 28DIGITAL Venture Incubation Program 2026 is open to multidisciplinary teams (minimum two members) and early-stage startups incorporated in 2025 or later who reside in or are established in one of the following eligible locations. Startups incorporated before 1 January 2025 are not eligible.
EU Member States
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
Horizon Europe Associated Countries
Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine.
Additional Requirements
- Startups must not have been legally established before 1 January 2025.
- Only one application per team or startup is allowed.
- Applicants must operate within one of 28DIGITAL’s strategic domains and demonstrate a prototype, Proof-of-Concept, or near-MVP stage.
- Participation from Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) countries and gender-balanced teams is encouraged.
Detailed eligibility and requirements: Call document Rules and regulations.
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