EUREKA Investment Readiness is a program under the EUREKA initiative that provides opportunities to connect innovative companies with corporate partners and investors. Some of the current opportunities under the initiative include the Veolia – Corporate Online Session and the Infineon Startup Challenge 2026.

1. The Eureka Investment Readiness Programme recently organized an online session with Infineon, during which Infineon presented its new “Startup Challenge” competition.

Startups with innovative hardware solutions can apply to participate in Infineon’s “Startup Challenge” if their developments are related to one or more of the following priority areas:

-Digital twins

-System simulations, including solutions with ISAAC Sim and Omniverse.

-Artificial skin and hand

-Solutions based on pressure sensors, capacitive, inductive, and magnetic sensors.

-Environmental sensors

-Image processing via EdgeAI, radar technologies, and sensor fusion.

-Visual feedback

-Solutions for displaying intent via motion and/or laser scanning.

-Motor control

-Advanced motion control solutions.

As part of the initiative, 24 innovative startups will be pre-selected to present their ideas to the public during Silicon Saxony Days in Dresden on June 17. From these, 12 startups will be chosen to continue their participation in the challenge. The selected startups will receive technical support from Infineon, Würth Elektronik, and Rutronik, as well as the opportunity to participate in a summer school featuring business coaching and presentation training—both online and in-person—with the participation of partners from the innovation ecosystem.The program will conclude with a Demo Day during EBSCON in Graz on October 6, where startups will have the opportunity to present their solutions to investors, partners from the electronics industry, and representatives of the startup ecosystem.

 

Applications are open until May 27 via the Infineon website. When submitting an application, please indicate that information about the challenge was obtained through the Eureka Investment Readiness program. - https://www.eurekanetwork.org/programmes-and-calls/investment-readiness/infineon-online-session/

 

2. Veolia – Corporate Online Session as part of the EUREKA Investment Readiness initiative

As part of the EUREKA Investment Readiness program, there is an opportunity to participate in an online session with Veolia—an international company active in the fields of water, waste, and energy management.

The initiative is aimed at startups and small and medium-sized enterprises that develop innovative solutions and are seeking opportunities for collaboration with international corporate partners. Through the session, participants will be able to learn about specific technological challenges posed by Veolia, as well as opportunities for subsequent presentation of solutions, partnerships, or pilot projects.

The session’s thematic focus includes solutions related to climate adaptation and open data, underground infrastructure, and reducing the impact of urban construction.

Following the session, participants may be invited to present their solutions via a pitch deck as part of the process to identify potential opportunities for collaboration with Veolia.

The deadline for participation is May 12, 2026.

More information:

https://www.eurekanetwork.org/programmes-and-calls/veolia-corporate-online-session/