INNOVATE-EU launches training programme to empower deeptech startups across Europe

Funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe Programme INNOVATE-EU supports deeptech startups in Greentech, Agrifood, ICT, and Medtech to scale their innovations and connect with key actors in Europe’s dynamic innovation ecosystems. 

Between October and December 2025, following with 2nd round of program in 2026 INNOVATE-EU will deliver a series of specialized training modules and events designed to fast-track startup growth:

• Accelerate (🇩🇪Germany) ↖️ About program & apply here
• Play Class: Business Model Canvas (🇩🇪Germany) ↖️ About program & apply here
• RAISE VC Masterclass (🇩🇪Germany) ↖️ About program & apply here
• Medtech Accelerator MVP ready (🇷🇴Romania) About program & Pre-register here
• Medtech Accelerator pre MVP (🇷🇴Romania) About program & Pre-register here
• Agrifood Accelerator (🇱🇹Lithuania) About program & apply here
• One-on-one mentorship (🇪🇸🇩🇪🇷🇴🇱🇻🇱🇹Spain, Germany, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania). Apply with your problem via info [at] innovateeu.eu (info[at]innovateeu[dot]eu) and we will find you the right mentor in the region.

The modules are tailored to startups in key sectors and regions, combining online and on-site formats with opportunities for travel cost reimbursement.

Startups and scaleups of:

•    ✅ Greentech
•    ✅ ICT
•    ✅ Agrifood
•    ✅ Health / Medtech

Priority is given to applicants from Latvia, Lithuania, Northeast Romania, Spain (Aragon), and Germany (Baden-Württemberg). However, startups from all EU regions are welcome.

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. Each module has its own application link and timeline, so interested startups should apply early.

We appreciate the help of all clusters to invite startups to this programme!

Read about our project INNOVATE-EU: https://innovateeu.eu/