Call for Participation and Travel Grants - EURAXESS Start-up Tour

EURAXESS Startup Tour builds on the extensive expertise of the EURAXESS network in assisting career development of researchers. The initiative provides learning and networking experience of going through the scientific startup ideation, experimentation and growth stages, in the series of site visits. The site visits are organized in vibrant European cities, in collaboration with external partners, recognized as leaders in startup ecosystems.

EURAXESS Startup Tour offers the opportunity to attend site visits in Estonia – Startup Estonia (June 2025), Luxembourg (October 21 - 23, 2025) and Italy – AREA Science Park (November 2025 – in period of November 17-28th), showcasing the best practices in advancing the researchers’ careers towards startup entrepreneurship, connecting the selected participants to the sharpest entrepreneurial minds (and investors), offering a learning experience, direct opportunities for developing ideas further in collaboration, and possibly finding funding.

If you are a scientist or you are enrolled in PhD programs in the research performing organizations in one of the EURAXESS countries, use this exciting opportunity to meet your colleague sci-entrepreneurs from across the world, learn from top experts in the area and meet potential investors.

EURAXESS Startup Tour II is funded by the European Commission, within the project “ERA Talent Platform for career development of researchers in Europe”