The New European Bauhaus Catalyse programme is looking for socially innovative startups
The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) has announced a new call for its pioneering Catalyse programme.
The call has been launched by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, and four of its Knowledge & Innovation Communities: EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Food, EIT Manufacturing, and EIT Urban Mobility.
The NEB Catalyse programme is looking for startups that view social innovation as the key to delivering systems change and new ways of living together. This year will be the programme’s largest cohort with 28 spots available for successful start-ups.
Startups or scaleups (from the EU and associated countries) driving change in the areas of climate, cities, transport, industry and food are encouraged to apply. The winning 28 applicants will receive support services worth a total of €50,000 from the EIT, a body of the European Union.
Within this, they will benefit from unique NEB-specific training, in addition to leadership coaching, business mentoring and access to one of the most prominent innovation communities in Europe.
Applicants must demonstrate the social relevance and economic impact of their innovation and most importantly, how it embodies the three core principles of the NEB:
- Sustainability – achieving climate goals through circularity and biodiversity
- Aesthetics – emphasising quality of experience and design beyond functionality
- Inclusion – championing diversity, securing accessibility and improving affordability
Applications are open until Monday, 19 January 2024, at 17:00 CET.
Eligibility criteria:
- Registered in a Horizon Europe-associated country.
- Incorporated after 1st January 2019.
- Have a minimum of EUR 5,000 in revenues in 2023 or EUR 10,000 in investments received or participated in Grow NEB programme.
- Technology or Business Readiness Levels (TRL/BRL) of at least 4 or participated in the Grow NEB programme.
- Agree to sign a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) before the programme start date if your application is successful.
- Guarantee the participation of at least one of the founders in the programme.
Important: DO NOT apply to this call if your venture is not in a position to sign the SAFE.
Application: The process is organised in a one-step application procedure through the Award Force platform. Please read the Call Manual carefully and consult the EIT Community team if necessary.