Discover how Lightly, led by Monika Štěpánová, is transforming the fight against counterfeit medicines with portable detection technology, scaling from Brno to global law enforcement, and advancing Europe’s innovation ecosystem.| EIT Jumpstarter
EIT Jumpstarter offers a 7-month pre-acceleration programme for early-stage innovators from over 22 countries. Participants can compete for a first prize of up to €10,000 across 8 categories.| EIT Jumpstarter
Interview with Sandra Treide, Co-Founder of PrintyMed, start-up producing biomimetic spider silk to to Create Artificial Organs. Read the interview.| EIT Jumpstarter
Success Story Reimagining Functional Food: Bio Ice Cream Dots Paves the Way for Europe’s Sustainable and Inclusive Innovation Poland TL;DR: Interview with Margaret Osiecka-Ciuhak, founder of Bio Ice Cream Dots Cryogenic ice cream with probiotics and fibre Developed in Poland, scaling across Europe Supported by EIT Jumpstarter Next programme Food as Medicine: A Tasty Revolution […]| EIT Jumpstarter
Discover how NeoPill, a Serbian-founded dental tech startup, revolutionized oral hygiene for braces with smart microcurrent technology and global support from EIT programs.| EIT Jumpstarter
Case Studies VeridianIQ: Turning ESG Complexity into Smart Sustainability Tools Hungary TL;DR: Won 2nd in EIT Jumpstarter – category Manufacturing ESG platform powered by real-time AI insights Backed by experts and growing industry traction Based in Hungary, expanding across Europe Simplifying Sustainability, One Company at a Time Co-founded by Renato Zubaly, VeridianIQ began in Hungary […]| EIT Jumpstarter
Portuguese start-up BioChip PathFinder won EIT Jumpstarter 2024 with a rapid lab-on-a-chip system for antimicrobial resistance detection.| EIT Jumpstarter
NewsJuly 2, 2025 RoboTwin Secures €1.25 Million to Drive European Industrial Automation Backing Europe’s Rise in Accessible, High-Impact Industrial Robotics. RoboTwin, a women-led deep-tech robotics start-up from Czechia and proud alumnus of the EIT Jumpstarter programme, has secured €1.25 million in pre-seed funding. This vital investment, a blend of private capital and an EU grant, […]| EIT Jumpstarter
Case Studies NexThera Tech: Using AI to Personalise Late-Stage Cancer Treatment Portugal TL;DR: Won 3rd in EIT Jumpstarter – category Health AI platform predicts therapies for late-stage cancer patients Built prototype integrating genomics and clinical data Validated market fit and regulatory roadmap with EIT support Preparing clinical trials and CE-marking for 2026 launch Born from […]| EIT Jumpstarter
Case Studies How Bristlechem Is Reshaping Raw Materials in Europe Spain TL;DR: Won 2nd in EIT Jumpstarter – category Raw Materials Transforms pig bristles into sulphur-based nanoparticles 35% less environmental impact vs conventional alternatives Scaling pilot line and seeking investors for EU expansion The Vision Behind Bristlechem In a world increasingly aware of the environmental […]| EIT Jumpstarter
Case Studies MultiBioCrop: Growing a Chemical-Free Future for Farmers Greece TL;DR: Won 2nd in EIT Jumpstarter – category Food Developed bioformula combining fungi and natural nutrients Completed lab trials, with pilot tests planned in cooperatives The Mission Behind MultiBioCrop In the heart of Greece, a passionate team of scientists is reshaping the future of farming. […]| EIT Jumpstarter
EIT Jumpstarter offers a 7-month pre-acceleration programme for early-stage innovators from over 22 countries. Participants can compete for a first prize of up to €10,000 across 8 categories.| EIT Jumpstarter
EIT Jumpstarter 2025 sets a new record in applications, showcasing growing interest in Europe’s top early-stage innovation program.| EIT Jumpstarter
RumiTech focuses on transforming conventional infrastructure into self-sufficient, smart energy and communication hubs. By leveraging solar and wind energy, the company offers off-grid sustainable energy solutions that significantly reduce carbon emissions and infrastructure costs.| EIT Jumpstarter