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28DIGITAL Venture Incubation Program 2026

28DIGITAL Venture Incubation Program 2026

€5,000 (Stage 1 prize) + up to €25,000 (Stage 2 Final Prize), awarded in two stages

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Applications close 9 June 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time. Annual cycle.

AMOUNT

€5,000 (Stage 1 prize) + up to €25,000 (Stage 2 Final Prize), awarded in two stages

AMOUNT

€5,000 (Stage 1 prize) + up to €25,000 (Stage 2 Final Prize), awarded in two stages

DEADLINE

Applications close 9 June 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time. Annual cycle.

DEADLINE

Applications close 9 June 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time. Annual cycle.

FUNDING TYPE

Accelerator, Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a multidisciplinary team of at least two people with a deep tech idea, incorporated no earlier than 1 January 2025, based in an EU member state or a Horizon Europe associated country.

You must be a multidisciplinary team of at least two people with a deep tech idea, incorporated no earlier than 1 January 2025, based in an EU member state or a Horizon Europe associated country.

Startups incorporated before 2025 are explicitly excluded. You also need to operate within 28DIGITAL's strategic domains and show at least a prototype, proof-of-concept, or near-MVP at the time of applying.

Startups incorporated before 2025 are explicitly excluded. You also need to operate within 28DIGITAL's strategic domains and show at least a prototype, proof-of-concept, or near-MVP at the time of applying.

YOUR REAL ODDS

No public acceptance rate is stated, but the program runs annually and selects teams competitively for a structured 12-week cohort.

Stage 1 awards a €5,000 prize to selected teams; only those who complete Stage 1, incorporate, and validate their MVP can compete for the Stage 2 prize of up to €25,000. Be aware that accepted ventures must give 28DIGITAL 5% equity via a SAFE.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Check eligibility and read the Rules & Regulations document — 1–2 hours

  2. Prepare and submit the application form before the deadline — Several hours to a few days

  3. Complete Stage 1: bootcamp and 12-week online incubation, ending with Demo Day — ~3 months

  4. Apply for Stage 2 Final Prize if you incorporated and validated your MVP — Additional weeks post-Demo Day

WORTH KNOWING

The program requires a 5% equity stake via SAFE in exchange for participation — factor this into your decision before applying, as it applies to all selected ventures regardless of prize outcome.

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