Deadline: 2-May-23
Applications are now open for the EIT Health Catapult Programme, a unique competition and training programme that showcases life sciences and health tech start-ups to leading experts and investors across Europe.
The programme awards the best business concepts, fast-tracking start-ups to become part of the EIT Health Community of world-leading companies.
Throughout the programme, start-ups receive intensive training as they build their credibility and visibility through pan-European exposure. Finalists pitch at the Bits & Pretzels HealthTech event as they go head-to-head for cash and industry prizes, and the opportunity to be displayed on the New York Nasdaq Tower.
Why get involved?
- 8th Edition
- € 1M In-Kind Sponsor Prizes
- 272 Start-Ups Supported
- Over 420 Investors Actively Involved
- Over 3500 Healthcare Professionals Involved
What you get?
- 360° Training: Get training in business modelling and planning, investment deal negotiation, and pitch preparation
- Visibility: Pitch your service or product to international investors and world-leading companies
- Prizes: Compete at the Bits & Pretzels HealthTech event for a cash prize of up to €30,000 and in-kind industry prizes
- NY Nasdaq Tower: The Audience Award Winner will have their start-up showcased on the New York Nasdaq Tower
- Networking: Connect with other ambitious entrepreneurs in the EIT Health and Bits & Pretzels networks
- Added Support: Get mentoring vouchers, travel and accommodation grants and special in-kind awards from the sponsors
Eligibility Criteria
The Catapult is open to all start-ups and spin-offs that are:
- A micro/small enterprise (less than 50 employees)
- Involved in life sciences or health tech
- Innovative and highly promising business concepts
- Already incorporated and operating in an EU country
- Looking for seed or series A funding of at least €500k
- Self-valued at €1M+
- Received at least €500K in public or private funding or generated €500k in revenue last year
For more information, visit EIT Health.
