GEN-NEXT Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS)

What it is

Nurture, accelerate and scale technology startups outside the largest hubs while strengthening incubators, implementing agencies, communities and pilot or investment pathways.

What you get

• GENESIS component-specific pilot, investment and deep-tech support

Who it is for

• the startup or ecosystem entity must fit the current component and implementing-agency route
• the support route is component-specific and may require an eligible incubator, accelerator or selected implementing agency
• startup location, technology, stage, selection, diligence, matching and pilot evidence must be verified for the relevant call
• a scheme outlay or aggregate ecosystem target is not an individual applicant entitlement

How to apply

1. 1
   Select the current GENESIS component

   Determine whether the need is ideation, pilot, early-stage, investment, deep-tech or ecosystem/incubator support and confirm the current official component route.

   Official step
2. 2
   Identify the selected implementing agency

   Verify the current agency, geography, startup stage, application window, diligence list and support instrument before preparing the proposal.

   Official step
3. 3
   Submit and complete diligence

   Use the agency's official call route, submit the component-specific proposal and retain selection, investment, pilot, milestone and reporting evidence.

   Official step

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