Empowering High Schools for Innovation
The EIT Jumpstarter Youth programme provides a structured, hands-on approach to entrepreneurship education. Designed for high schools, it equips students with EU-approved educational tools, expert guidance, and practical experience in developing their first start-up model. By integrating this modern framework into your curriculum, your school can foster entrepreneurial thinking and prepare students for the challenges of innovation.
The EIT Jumpstarter Youth programme is open to all public and private high schools across selected countries. If your school is committed to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, this programme provides structured support, educational resources, and expert mentoring.
Eligibility Criteria:
EU Member States: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia
Horizon Europe Associated Countries: Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Outermost Regions: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France), the Azores and Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain)
Additional regions: Moldova, Albania, and *Kosovo (*this designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence).
Discover real insights from the pilot programme at the 2024 EIT Jumpstarter Finals in Budapest. Watch the video below to hear from Piotr Boulangé (EIT Jumpstarter Project Lead) and Maks Stempniewicz (Co-Founder of Techni Schools) on how the initiative inspires entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Piotr Boulangé – EIT Jumpstarter Project Lead
“Why is crucial to educate high school students in the field of start-up creation and entrepreneurship?“
Maks Stempniewicz – Co-Founder of Techni Schools
“How does EIT Jumpstarter help teach entrepreneurship and prepare innovation?“
Winners of the 2° place in the “EIT Jumpstarter Youth” program of the EIT Jumpstarter 2024 finals in Budapest!
“How has EIT Jumpstarter supported your journey? What did you get in the programme What is the biggest gain?”
The EIT Jumpstarter Youth is powered by 7 EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs). Each KIC focuses on a key sector, offering expertise and resources during the EIT Jumpstarter Youth programme.
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Empower your students with entrepreneurial skills and real-world experience. Join the EIT Jumpstarter Youth programme and bring innovation to your school!
