EIT Health Catapult: fast-tracking Europe’s best start-ups

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

Throughout the programme, start-ups receive intensive training as they build their credibility and visibility through pan-European exposure. The 9th edition finalists will pitch on 17 June at the HLTH Europe Event in Amsterdam as they go head-to-head for cash and industry prizes, and the opportunity to be displayed on the New York Nasdaq Tower. Follow the news on our channels to discover who will be the winners!

Stay tuned for more details on the programme and application dates —you could be part of next year’s edition.

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What start-ups get

How Catapult works

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 life sciences or health tech
  • Innovative and highly promising business concepts
  • Already incorporated and operating in an EU country (not older than 10 years)
  • Looking for seed or series A funding of at least €2M
  • Received at least €1M in public or private funding or generated €500k in revenue within the last year

Info session

Webinars are a great way to find out if the programme is a right fit for you. Receive firsthand information from the programme manager and get all your questions answered.
Register to our webinar on 26 June 2025.

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Investors: Discover the Next Healthcare Game-Changers

Trusted by leading investors

Investors have been closely following EIT Health Catapult start-ups, consistently showing their interest in the programme year after year. Many participate as mentors or serve as jury members during the pitch competition, providing valuable guidance and feedback to help these start-ups thrive.

Meet the Previous winners

2023 - Life Sciences

1 of 22

Award winner
Celex Oncology



2023 - Health Tech

2 of 22

Award winner
Acorai



2023 - Alex Casta Award

3 of 22

Award winner
Dymium



2022 - Digital Health

4 of 22

1st Place
Deepeye



2022 - BioTech

5 of 22

1st Place
Immunyx



2022 - MedTech

6 of 22

1st Place
Time is Brain



2022 - Alex Casta Award

7 of 22

Award Winner
Biome Dx



2021 - Digital health

8 of 22

1st Place
Ebenbuild



2021 - Biotech

9 of 22

1st Place
SolasCure



2021 - Alex Casta Award

10 of 22

Award winner
Luminate Medical



2019 - Digital health

11 of 22

1st Place
EPIHUNTER

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2018 - Digital health

14 of 22

1st Place
Sleepiz

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2018 - Biotech

15 of 22

1st Place
SyNoesis Therapeutics Ltd.

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2016 - Digital health

20 of 22

1st Place
ONTOFORCE

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2016 - Biotech

21 of 22

1st Place
MammaScreen

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