OPEN CALL 2026
TURN YOUR IDEA INTO A DIGITAL -BASED SOLUTION
CDOI STARTUP INCUBATION PROGRAM
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12 STARTUPS | 3 FOCUS AREAS | 5 INCUBATION STAGES
APPLICATION DEADLINE 05.09.2026
AREAS OF FOCUS
The program supports startups developing digital and technology-based solutions within the following three priority areas.
All proposed solutions must have a clear and demonstrable digital or technology-based component.
CROSS-SECTOR INNOVATION IS WELCOME
Solutions combining two or more priority areas are encouraged.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE
Software & IT Services
Web & Mobile Applications
Digital Platforms & E-commerce
Cloud Solutions
Cybersecurity Solutions
EXAMPLES INCLUDE
Digital Health & Health-Tech
Public Health Digital Solutions
Occupational Safety & Risk Management
Digital Monitoring & Early-Warning Systems
Telehealth & Digital Care
EXAMPLES INCLUDE
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Machine Learning
Big Data & Data Analytics
AI in Health
AI for Business, Industry & Services
YOUR INCUBATION JOURNEY
From idea to a validated solution ready for the market.
01 IDEA & VALIDATION → 02 TRAINING → 03 MENTORING → 04 PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT → 05 MARKET & INVESTMENT READINESS
Validate your idea, build your skills, develop and test your prototype, and prepare your startup for the market and investment opportunities.
WHAT YOU GET
WHAT YOU GET
Everything you need to move from an innovative idea to a market-ready technology-based solution.
~TRAINING & WORKSHOPS ~EXPERT MENTORING
~ PROTOTYPE & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
~BUSINESS & FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT ~DIGITAL MARKETING & MARKET ACCESS
~ MARKET & INVESTMENT READINESS ~NETWORKING & INVESTOR ACCESS
WHO CAN APPLY?
WHO CAN APPLY?
We are looking for innovators, teams and early-stage startups ready to develop innovative technology-based solutions.
🔹 EARLY-STAGE STARTUPS
🔹 TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL SOLUTION BUILDERS
🔹 STUDENTS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
🔹 PROFESSIONAL & MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS
🔹 INNOVATORS WITH A BUSINESS IDEA
🔹 SMALL BUSINESSES & ENTREPRENEURS
CROSS-SECTOR SOLUTIONS ARE ENCOURAGED
Startups may address one or combine multiple priority areas.
HOW THE SELECTION PROCESS WORKS
HOW THE SELECTION PROCESS WORKS
From application to incubation through a transparent and structured selection process.
01 APPLICATION → 02 ELIGIBILITY CHECK → 03 EVALUATION → 04 INTERVIEW / PITCH → 05 FINAL SELECTION
Following the evaluation and interview/pitch process, up to 12 selected teams will join the CDOI Startup Incubation Program 2026.
READY TO BUILD YOUR DIGITAL SOLUTION?
Applications for the CDOI Startup Incubation Program 2026 are now open.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
📅 05.09.2026
CENTER FOR DIGITAL & OCCUPATIONAL INNOVATION — CDOI
Accelerating Innovation for a Safer, Smarter & Greener Future
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