ContestCloses 20 Sept 2026

Startup contest for green and digital ideas

by European Commission

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