EIT Health Catapult 2021

Introducing a unique competition and training programme that showcases biotech, medtech and digital health start-ups to leading experts and investors across Europe. The programme recognizes and awards the very best business concepts, fast-tracking start-ups to become part of the EIT Health Community of world-leading companies.

This one-of-a-kind, rigorous and rewarding competition spotlights start-ups that offer best value to users and customers. Throughout the process, start-ups receive intensive training as they build their credibility and visibility through pan-European exposure. Finalists are showcased at the EIT Health Summit as they go head-to-head for their share of the €210,000 investment prize fund with the Audience Award Winner displayed on the New York Nasdaq Tower.

What you get

Prize money. Pitch your business plan at the EIT Health Summit for a chance to win a cash prize of up to 40 000 €.
360 degree training. Optimize your business plan and strengthen your ability to confidently and successfully pitch your start-up with top experts.
Visibility. Increase awareness of your health service or product among renowned healthcare experts and investors
Networking. Connect with other ambitious healthcare start-ups and world-leading biotech, medtech and digital health companies in the EIT Health network.
Services. Tap into the EIT Health ecosystem of acceleration services for support in key areas such as validation and international expansion.
NY Nasdaq tower. The Audience Award Winner will have their start-up showcased on the New York Nasdaq Tower.
Added support. Recieve mentoring and coaching vouchers, travel and accommodation grants and special 'in kind' awards from our sponsors.

Who should apply

The Catapult is open to all start-ups and spin-offs that are:

A micro/small enterprise (less than 50 employees)
Involved in biotech, medtech or digital health
Innovative and highly promising business concepts
Already incorporated and operating in an EU country
Looking for seed or series A funding of at least €500k
Self-valued at €1M+
Receiving at least €500K in public or private funding or generated €500k in revenue last year

Apply now!

Submit an application here by 16 March 2021.

Have your company, team and product/service information to hand, as you will need it to apply.

Want to find out more?

Join one of our Catapult webinars to learn more about the programme and find out if it is right for you.

We have two webinars during the application period, and all you need to do is register below to secure your place:

10 February 2021 at 10:00 AM CET

10 March 2021 at 10:00 AM CET

Visit EIT Health Catapult website here!