Lean AI Startup Funding (LAISF) 2026/27

About

A funding program designed for early-stage AI startups, offering financial support and mentorship to help transform innovative ideas into viable business ventures. Participants will receive a scholarship for team members, material expenses, and the chance to secure additional funding through presentations.

Benefits

• 🎓Scholarship Support
  A six-month scholarship for up to two full-time team members (or split across up to three people)
• 💰Material Expenses
  €5,000 in material expenses
• 🏆Additional Funding
  The opportunity to win up to €30,000 as additional expenses at the mid-term presentation

Eligibility Criteria

• A research-driven and/or innovative AI business idea
• Not incorporated your company yet
• No other parallel funding of this project running

Participation Commitments

• The scholarship period starts on September 1, 2026, and ends on February 28, 2027
• Participation in application workshops on July 8 and August 5
• Submission of a detailed project description demonstrating innovation and market strategy

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

AI and technology