De-TECH (Deep Tech European Venture Builder) aims to transform universities into self-sustaining innovation hubs with regional and European impact.
De-TECH invites students (bachelor, master’s, PhD), academic staff (faculty and researchers), and nonacademic staff (administrative, professional services) to apply for a 10-week structured entrepreneurship training and mentoring programme, aiming to build deep-tech entrepreneurial capacity across higher
education institutions, equip you with fundamental
business and innovation skills, and connect you with a strong European trainer and mentorship network.
Why should you apply?
• Gain hands-on experience in innovation management, market validation, and funding strategies
• Receive guidance from experienced mentors across Europe
• Connect with peers, corporates, and investors
• Earn a certificate of completion, with potential microcredentials
Selection and Requirements
• Applicants must be affiliated with a university, evaluation is based on motivation, innovation potential and commitment.
• Mandatory active participation in weekly trainings and mentoring sessions
• A total of 60 hours study time (23 of in-class hours, 3 hours of Innotech Pills Videos and 20 hours of selfstudy, and pitching presentation preparation)
• Teams and individuals are welcome to apply
For more information:
https://detechproject.eu/
https://detech.itu.edu.tr
Deadline extended until :29 September 2025
Starting date :October 2025
Ending and Demo session :December 2025
Contact :detech@itu.edu.tr
The #DeTECH_EU Innovation Tech Challenge 2025, funded by the EU under the #HEIPowered initiative, is now open for proposals until 30th September.
We’re looking for companies in the aerospace sector and related fields to submit real-world challenges that will be tackled by interdisciplinary student teams from across Europe 
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Access fresh ideas & early-stage solutions Connect with leading universities (UPM, ITU, LUH, EBS) Gain visibility in an international innovation ecosystem Join the final workshop in Istanbul, December 2025
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