EURAXESS Startup Tour is a program of support for researchers who want to develop their careers by following the scientific entrepreneurship path. It provides a 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 the most vibrant European startup 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 (Summer or Autumn 2025, will be confirmed in January) 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 a PhD program in a research performing organization in one of the EURAXESS countries, find our more how to apply to get awarded a travel grant.
Application deadlines:
- for Estonia: April 1st, 2025
- for Luxembourg: May 1st or August 1st, 2025 (depending on the site visit date to be set up in January)
- for Italy: September 1st, 2025
EURAXESS Startup Tour is funded by the European Commission, within the project “ERA Talent Platform for career development of researchers in Europe”