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6th Annual Edition

CEE Startup Voucher

Up to €20,000 non-dilutive funding plus expert connections across three partner regions — for early-stage startups from CEE.

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€20,000max prize
Non-dilutiveno equity taken
Early-stageprojects only
What you win

Prizes & Benefits

1st Place
€20,000

Non-dilutive cash prize

  • Investor introductions
  • Market access support
  • Invaluable feedback
  • Public exposure
1st
2nd Place
Coming soon

Announcement coming

  • Investor introductions
  • Market access support
  • Invaluable feedback
  • Public exposure
3rd Place
Coming soon

Announcement coming

  • Investor introductions
  • Market access support
  • Invaluable feedback
  • Public exposure

Stack your chances

Next 2027, apply to CEE Startup Voucher, EnviBooster, and Open Innovation Voucher all at once — combined prize pool of up to €31,000.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

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The criteria and full rules live in the Project Manual.

01

Early-stage projects

02

Technological or business innovation with global growth potential

03

Less than €150,000 in total external investments received

04

Projects based in CEE, or based outside CEE with direct impact in the region

Key Dates

2026 Timeline

08.06.2026

Applications open

  • Fill in your application on our internal platform
  • Familiarize yourself with the conditions
  • Create the team video
  • Improve your pitch-deck
2026 round closed

See you at the Grand Finale

Applications closed on 18.09.2026 and are now being evaluated. The finalists pitch live in Žilina on 12.11.2026 — and the 2027 round opens next spring.

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