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October 16, 2026

Meet Europe’s next generation of innovators at the EIT Jumpstarter 2026 Awards Ceremony

On 12 November 2026, the EIT Jumpstarter community will gather in Lisbon to celebrate a new generation of promising entrepreneurs at the EIT Jumpstarter 2026 Awards Ceremony, an official side event of Web Summit

The event will reveal the winners of EIT Jumpstarter 2026, recognising the teams that have distinguished themselves throughout the programme through the quality of their solutions, their market potential and their capacity to create meaningful impact.

First, second and third place prizes will be awarded across six categories, celebrating early-stage innovators who are developing solutions to some of Europe’s most pressing societal and industrial challenges.

Celebrating excellence, potential and impact

More than an awards ceremony, the event will celebrate entrepreneurial ambition and highlight the vital role that early-stage innovators can play in strengthening Europe’s innovation capacity.

Following the official programme, guests will be invited to continue the conversation during a networking cocktail reception. This informal setting will offer the opportunity to meet the finalists, exchange insights and build valuable connections across Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

For investors, media representatives and innovation ecosystem partners, the ceremony offers a unique opportunity to discover promising early-stage talent, explore emerging solutions and connect with entrepreneurs at a pivotal stage in their development.

Whether you are looking to identify new investment opportunities, meet emerging entrepreneurial talent, engage with innovation leaders or uncover compelling stories, the EIT Jumpstarter Awards Ceremony will offer a front-row view of the ideas and ventures with the potential to shape what comes next.

Join us in Lisbon

Date: 12 November 2026

Time: 18:00–21:00 (registration starts at 17:30)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Format: Awards ceremony followed by a networking cocktail reception

Part of: Official side event of Web Summit

Registration: Link

Meet Europe’s next generation of innovators and celebrate the ideas, entrepreneurs and opportunities shaping the future.

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