LLM-BRIDGE · European Union
LLM-BRIDGE – Venture Incubation Programme - Open Call for Incubators – 2nd Call
Open
Applications close on 28 Nov 2026 (EU calls usually close at 17:00 Brussels time).
- Deadline
- 28 Nov 2026 (in 13 days)
- Grant amount
- €60,000 total budget (amount per applicant not stated)
- Funding rate
- Set by the call (financial support to third parties, often lump sums)
- Likely applicant types
- SMEs / start-ups, Companies, Non-profits, Universities & research From source categories or programme rules; the call decides.
- Funder
- LLM-BRIDGE (EU-funded project)
- Reference
- DIGITAL-2024-BESTUSE-07-MULTICOUNTRY
- Last checked
- 15 Nov 2026
Who can apply
Proposal submission:
All proposals shall be submitted at: https://share.hsforms.com/133VDDomZReqeyGTex0VYRwf4os
Proposal template and supporting documents:
The proposal template and supporting documents are available at: https://www.llm-bridge.eu/open-calls-2/
Evaluation process:
Eligible proposals will be evaluated by independent external experts, appointed by the LLM-BRIDGE Consortium, to ensure objectivity and impartiality.
Each proposal will be assessed by at least two experts using the criteria and scoring system defined in the Evaluation Criteria.
Applicants will be notified of the evaluation results within four weeks after completion of the panel ranking.
Each applicant will receive an Evaluation Summary Report (ESR) containing individual scores, comments, and the final consensus assessment.
The successful applicant will be invited to sign a Financial Support Agreement with 28DIGITAL on behalf of the LLM-BRIDGE Consortium.
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Evaluation criteria:
The evaluation is based on the following criteria, each with a maximum score and a minimum threshold:
Relevance (maximum score: 10; threshold: 6): Assessment of how well the proposal aligns with the objectives of LLM-BRIDGE, including its capacity to support early-stage Generative AI startups and contribute to European GenAI strategic goals.
Track record (maximum score: 8; threshold: 5): Evaluation of the applicant’s proven experience in incubating and scaling AI or deep-tech ventures, with demonstrated results in terms of…
Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.
Timing
Next deadline 2026-11-28. Check the call page for the exact time.
How to apply
- Note: this call selects one incubator; start-ups cannot apply here directly.
- Download the proposal template and documents from https://www.llm-bridge.eu/open-calls-2/.
- Submit the proposal on https://share.hsforms.com/133VDDomZReqeyGTex0VYRwf4os by 28 November 2026.
- At least two independent external experts evaluate each eligible proposal.
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✓ Checked against the official call text on 2026-11-15 (EU Funding & Tenders Portal, competitive call 47038289 (LLM-BRIDGE Venture Incubation Programme, 2nd call), call summary and application section).
From the call text
- Who can apply
- One EU-based incubator able to support early-stage generative-AI start-ups (this call is for incubators, not for start-ups).
- Company stage
- Incubator support for early-stage GenAI ventures.
- Single applicant or consortium
- Single incubator.
- Where applicants must be based
- EU-based.
- Where to apply
- Submit on the HubSpot form linked in the call: https://share.hsforms.com/133VDDomZReqeyGTex0VYRwf4os
Where these facts come from
| Fact | Value | How we know | Taken from the source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | 28 November 2026 “Next deadline 2026-11-28. Check the call page for the exact time.” | official data field | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Amount per applicant | Unknown — not stated in the source we hold | unknown | — |
| Total budget | Unknown — not stated in the source we hold | unknown | — |
| Funding rate | Unknown — not stated in the source we hold | unknown | — |
| Who can apply | One EU-based incubator able to support early-stage generative-AI start-ups (this call is for incubators, not for start-ups). | checked by hand | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Where to apply | Submit on the HubSpot form linked in the call: https://share.hsforms.com/133VDDomZReqeyGTex0VYRwf4os | checked by hand | 15 Nov 2026 |
Official sources
The application guidance on this page was checked by hand against the official call text on 15 Nov 2026; other facts were taken from the source on 15 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.
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