Participants receive funding of up to 10 000 EUR, access to a network of entrepreneurs and investors, and intensive training including 15 hours of online and 40 hours of face-to-face training. With the help of mentors, they develop their business plan, improve their soft skills and prepare for pitching to investors at the grand finale.

In addition to the main prizes, there are special prizes: 5 000 EUR for the best team from the Western Balkans, 2 500 EUR for the best team from the EU’s outermost regions and 2 500 EUR for the best team from the Mediterranean regions. Applications are open to candidates from EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries and selected regions such as Moldova, Albania and Kosovo.

Applications are open until 2 April 2025.