🚀 Applications Now Open
TRIANGLE Startup Mentorship Programme 2026
We are excited to launch the call for startups for the TRIANGLE Startup Mentorship Programme — Phase 2. Applications are now open for early-stage startups across all EU Member States.
The TRIANGLE Project, funded under the EIT Higher Education Initiative, is proud to announce the opening of applications for its 2026 Startup Mentorship Programme. This is a unique opportunity for early-stage startups connected to higher education and research to receive structured, personalised mentoring from a diverse network of experts across academia, industry, and European innovation ecosystems — completely free of charge.
Building on the success of our 2025 pilot in Albania, Greece, Cyprus and Spain, the programme is now open to participants from all EU Member States.
May–Oct
2026 programme window
~2 months
per mentoring cycle
Free
no participation fees
EU-wide
open to all member states
Who Can Apply
The programme is open to early-stage startups originating from:
- Students (Bachelor, Master or PhD level)
- Researchers and academic or non-academic staff
- University spin-offs
- Innovation-driven entrepreneurs
The startup must be legally registered or currently in the process of registration. We particularly welcome applications from women and underrepresented groups and participants from low-innovation regions.
What You Will Gain
✅ Stronger business model & value proposition
✅ Validated customer needs & market opportunities
✅ Strategic thinking & entrepreneurial skills
✅ Expanded professional network across Europe
✅ Official TRIANGLE Mentorship Certificate
Ready to Apply?
Complete the online application form to start your mentorship journey. Download the full handbook below for detailed programme information.
📬 Questions?
Contact the TRIANGLE project coordination team:
- General enquiries: info.triangle@umb.edu.al
- Programme coordination: Lm00@aubmed.ac.cy