Startup contest for green and digital ideas
by European Commission
- Ages 18–25
- Open to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria +24 more

- Who
- Ages 18–25
- Where
- 🇮🇪 Ireland
About
- Open to young entrepreneurs aged 18-25 with startup ideas
- Ideas must address green transition, digital transformation, social inclusion or economic resilience
- Submit 2-min video pitch and 3-page business plan in English
- Three finalists pitch live at SME & Clusters Assembly in Dublin
- Winner gets invitation to EIC Summit 2027
- Apply by submitting video and plan via the platform
Eligibility
- 18 to 25 years old (inclusive)
- Resident in any EU Member State or associate country to the SME pillar of the Single Market Programme
- Submit short video (max 2 min) and business plan (max 3 pages) in English
- All applications under single applicant's name






