Open Call until 24th November
Transfiere 2026, one of Europe’s leading forums for innovation and knowledge transfer, has launched the VI Open Call for Deep Tech Startups, coordinated by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). This initiative offers European startups with deep tech projects the opportunity to showcase themselves to national and international investors specialising in the sector.
Applications are open until 24 November, and the selected projects will be presented during the event, which will take place in Malaga, with the awards ceremony scheduled for the 13th of March 2026.
The finalist start-ups will have the opportunity to present their projects in the Ágora space to a panel of experts, investors and municipal technicians. The projects will be evaluated based on their degree of innovation in Deep Tech, market viability, environmental and social impact, team suitability and proven collaboration with research centres or universities.
The winning start-up will receive:
- Cash prize of €1,000 (subject to applicable taxes).
- Promotional package, including visibility on social media, mention in press releases, and inclusion of the logo on the official website.
- Guaranteed participation in Transfiere 2027, with exhibition space, professional passes, presentation in the content programme and access to the networking agenda with over 30 B2B meetings.
To participate, start-ups must:
- Be less than 7 years old (as of 1st January 2026).
- Be based in one of the eligible countries (list of countries here).
- Not having been awarded in previous editions.
All registered startups that meet the requirements will have access to the event. Those selected will benefit from additional passes and participation in the Meet&Greet – Investor Ecosystem Networking.
For further information and registration, please visit the official Transfiere 2025 website.
