Deep Tech European Venture Builder Competition 2025

About

The Deep Tech European Venture Builder Competition 2025 invites researchers, graduate students, and recent alumni from select European universities to apply for a comprehensive 10-week training and mentoring program aimed at accelerating the commercialization of deep tech innovations, culminating in a competitive pitch event with €15,000 prizes available for the best projects.

Benefits

• Tailored 10-week training and mentoring programme
• Access to expert-led training on commercialization
• Opportunity to compete for €15,000 in prizes
• Networking with mentors, investors, and peers
• Support for further development of technology and commercialization pathways

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be affiliated with Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Estonian Business School, Istanbul Technical University, or Leibniz University Hannover
• Researchers, graduate students, or recent alumni (graduated within the last five years)
• Proposed innovation must be a deep tech solution at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or higher