Investment Readiness is a Eureka programme designed to support innovative start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in scaling up by connecting them with multinational corporations and private investors.

The programme is part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs, co-funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe.

Investment Readiness offers two main types of activities:

• Corporate Challenges – opportunities for innovative start-ups and SMEs to present their solutions to Eureka’s corporate partners. Selected companies may be invited to discuss potential collaboration, pilot projects or investment opportunities directly with the corporate partner;
• Missions – international missions to major investment and innovation conferences, providing participating companies with opportunities to meet international investors, corporate partners and other key stakeholders.

Through these activities, Investment Readiness helps innovative companies strengthen their international networks, explore opportunities for commercial collaboration and investment, and accelerate their growth in European and global markets.

Specific eligibility requirements and application procedures apply to each Corporate Challenge or Mission.

Information on current Investment Readiness opportunities is available in the Programmes and Funding section.

More information is available on the official Eureka website: https://www.eurekanetwork.org/programmes-and-calls/investment-readiness/