<p>The program will launch in June 2026 and focuses on guiding startups through market validation, refining business models, and preparing for scaling up. In addition, there is an emphasis on cross-border collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of responsible AI solutions that reflect Europe’s linguistic and cultural diversity.</p><h1>Who can apply?</h1><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li data-list-item-id="ef2d161cde33f30eca4e43375e7f7955f">Applicants must be based in an EU member state or in a country associated with the Digital Europe Program and have demonstrable experience incubating startups in deep tech sectors, particularly in the fields of GenAI and NLP.</li><li data-list-item-id="e832acbb0572294b3c4379507ac5980a8">Applicants must have the operational capacity to carry out an intensive incubation program, including access to experienced mentors, facilities, networks, and digital infrastructure.</li><li data-list-item-id="ea7d2b54f7f8b2e0ac761353644f43d56">The proposal must be submitted in English, with a commitment that the incubation program will be delivered in English to ensure consistent evaluation and implementation for an international group of startups.</li></ul><h1>Application and Further Information</h1><ul><li data-list-item-id="e74c7b9ba6208080fd3a20b18a4cbc570">The deadline to apply is <strong>March 23, 2026</strong> (5:00 p.m. CET).</li><li data-list-item-id="e3311b0320e13f56d68dd451adcf33793">Want to apply? The call for proposals is available on this <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.llm-bridge.eu/open-calls/">website.</a></li></ul><p>The selected incubator will provide a structured 12-week incubation program. Within the LLM-BRIDGE project, support for this is available through the European FSTP mechanism. Full details on eligibility requirements and the application process can be found on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.llm-bridge.eu/open-calls/">LLM Bridge website</a>.</p><h1>Questions? Sign up for the Infoday webinar</h1><p><strong>When:</strong> Wednesday, February 25 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CET<br><strong>Where:</strong> online<br><strong>What will be covered:</strong></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e0ec9669ce6caa49176a67b42259beca4"><strong>Strategic overview:</strong> explanation of the objectives, scope, and intended outcomes of the VIP program</li><li data-list-item-id="e90dd339cc5c3794a60246f953a571d1a"><strong>The role of the incubator</strong>: further explanation of the specific role, responsibilities, and operational expectations</li><li data-list-item-id="ed74fb9cd0b629ff9f1463c84a73ea85f"><strong>Benefits for partners: </strong>focus on the benefits and support available to the selected incubator</li><li data-list-item-id="e0768043496c54b70e276773f19a938e5"><strong>Application roadmap:</strong> explanation and clarification of the submission process</li><li data-list-item-id="e3b201290eca1fac8be75ad29746207ae"><strong>Q&amp;A: </strong>open session to ask questions directly to the LLM-BRIDGE team</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/59f17038-b664-473a-a2c6-26d67c1a2ff7@7c3574d4-f2c2-4447-bd77-d3c3cc68be6e"><strong>Register for the webinar.</strong></a></p><h1>About LLM-BRIDGE</h1><p>LLM-BRIDGE is a European initiative focused on strengthening the GenAI ecosystem. The project supports startups, scale-ups, incubators, and investors in developing and deploying reliable, multilingual AI solutions and consists of three interconnected programs for the LLM and GenAI sectors.</p>

LLM-BRIDGE is seeking an incubator for the European Venture Incubation Program