Deadline: 27 March 2019
Open to: micro and small enterprises (according to EU SME definition), spin-offs and start-ups that already have a prototype or a MVP, but product/service is not on the market yet.
Benefits:  the top 15 InnoStars Awards applicants win EUR 20 000 in “smart money” to spend on travel and accommodation, individual mentoring and training

Description

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset with a prototype or minimum viable product (MVP) in the healthcare field? Would you like to validate your prototype or MVP in the market in the form of competition?

Take part in the InnoStars Awards programme to receive valuable training and mentoring a chance to win cash prizes and exposure to potential investors and partners. The InnoStars Awards programme is intended to support healthcare innovators in realizing next steps towards the market, verify the need for the product or service they are developing, and increase the possibility to attract private investment.

Eligibility

InnoStars Awards programme is suitable for micro and small enterprises (according to EU SME definition), spin-offs and start-ups that already have a prototype or an MVP, but product/service is not on the market yet (no income). The company must be incorporated/registered before the sub-granting agreement initiation.

Benefits

Participants in the programme receive mentoring, training at two physical boot camps, and validation interviews with potential customers, investors and/or partners. The top 15 InnoStars Awards applicants – evaluated by an international expert body – win EUR 20 000 in “smart money” to spend on travel and accommodation, individual mentoring and training.

Those who complete the training are invited to the November pitch contest, where the prizes will be:

• First place: EUR 25 000;
• Second place: EUR 15 000;
• Third place: EUR 10 000.

How to apply?

In order to apply you need to register an account.

For more information, please visit the official web page.