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Scaleup deep tech: register for the EIT Digital Challenge before May 10

by Sandrine Barrucand

EIT Digital, a member of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, has launched the 8th edition of theEIT Digital Challenge 2021, Europe's flagship competition for deep tech scaleups.

With a prize of €250,000, this is an excellent opportunity for technology companies to gain international visibility and develop their activities on a global scale.

A total of 20 companies will be selected to present their solutions to a jury of leading companies and investors at the final event in the autumn. The top three companies will receive 12 months' personalized support from theEIT Digital Accelerator, worth €50,000, to develop their business. In addition, the first-prize winner will receive a cash prize of €100,000.

Since its launch in 2014, the competition has attracted over 2,500 applications from all over Europe. Most of the winning scaleups have gone on to become internationally successful companies. Now it's your turn!

Submit your application before May 10, 2021

Who can apply? Startups in a growth phase (scaleups) with minimum annual revenues of €300,000 or €2 million in capital investment, and who are no more than 10 years old. The company's solution must be applicable to one of the 5 thematic areas: Digital Industry, Digital Finance, Digital Cities, Digital Wellbeing and Digital Tech.

If you have any questions, please contact the Challenge team at challenge@eitdigital.eu.

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