LLM-BRIGDE - Venture Incubation Programme - Open Call for Incubators - 1st Call To present the Venture Incubation Programme (VIP) in detail and support potential applicants, LLM-BRIDGE will host an online information webinar. This dedicated session is specifically designed to clarify any questions or doubts from potential applicants. It will provide an overview of the programme’s objectives, scope, and expected outcomes, with a particular focus on the role, responsibilities, and benefits for the selected incubator. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the LLM-BRIDGE team and receive clarifications on the application process.
Description of the Programme
Through this call, LLM-BRIDGE will select one EU-based incubator to deliver a 12-week Venture Incubation Programme (VIP) supporting 30 early-stage GenAI startups across Europe. The selected incubator will provide structured training, mentoring, access to technical expertise and AI infrastructure.
By participating, the incubator will gain access to a high-quality pipeline of GenAI startups and become a key player in Europe’s generative AI ecosystem. The programme offers strong strategic and operational benefits, including integration into the LLM-BRIDGE network and collaboration with leading stakeholders such as ALT-EDIC, 28DIGITAL, ADRA, national AI coalitions, and HPC providers.
Overall, the VIP will position the selected incubator at the forefront of Europe’s GenAI innovation, strengthening its market position, expanding long-term partnerships, and embedding it within a sustainable, pan-European framework for AI-driven entrepreneurship.
Info Session Agenda
11:00 - 11:05 Welcome
Violeta Vázquez, Project Lead at 28DIGITAL
11:05 - 12:30 Programme Overview and Q&A
Mirko Tadic, RIS Venture Program & DeepHack Lead at 28DIGITAL
11:05 - 11:10 Open Call Overview
11:10 - 11:20 Programme description
11:20 - 11:35 Eligibility criteria
11:35 - 11:45 Evaluation timeline
11:45 - 12:30 Q&A
