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European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Information about EIT Jumpstarter 2025

Dear members of the UKIM academic community,

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is a leading institution in Europe that encourages innovation by connecting businesses, research centers, and the academic community, and since 2023, the UKIM Accelerator has been selected as the EIT Hub in North Macedonia.

EIT Jumpstarter is the main entrepreneurial program of the EIT, designed for professors and researchers, students, and entrepreneurs who have an innovative idea and want to turn it into a business. This program is an excellent opportunity for all of you who want to:

  • Validate your business idea,
  • Receive financial support and mentorship
  • Create a sustainable and profitable business model, and
  • Network with experts from various industries.

Key dates:

  1. Information session organized by EIT – March 10, 2025, 11:00 AM, registration LINK
  2. Additional info session organized by the local EIT hub – March 13 or 18, 2025, registration LINK.
  3. APPLICATION DEADLINE – April 2, 2025 application LINK.

Main benefits of the program:

  • Awards of up to €15,000 for the best teams in the eight EIT areas and an additional €3,000 for travel expenses
  • Structured training
  • Access to an international network of investors and business partners
  • Visibility at the European level and the possibility of support from EIT for further development

If you are a professor or researcher, student, startup, or entrepreneur with a great idea, don’t miss the chance to get expert support and funding to grow your business!

Please share the information with members of the academic staff and students in the second and third cycle of studies.

We are providing more information in the attachment.

The EIT Hub team in North Macedonia offers you support in applying for the EIT Jumpstarter program through two information sessions that will be held on March 13, 2025, and March 18, 2025 (LINK for registration), but you can also contact us directly at north.macedonia@eitcommunity.eu and 071578550.

We are expecting you!

The EIT Hub team in North Macedonia

Aleksandar Stamboliev

EIT Community Officer

+389.71.578550

 
BAU CEO & Co-founder accelerator@ukim.edu.mk https://bauaccelerator.com/ street Rugjer Boshkovikj, number 18, 1000 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia