€10,000 AI Entrepreneurs Lab Founder Bootcamp
- Organization: EIT Community AI & Robotics (operated by 28DIGITAL)
- Type: Competition
- Location: Global
- Deadline: October 21, 2026
- Funding: Partially Funded
The AI Entrepreneurs Lab is a free five-day, in-person founder bootcamp run by 28DIGITAL under the EIT Community AI & Robotics, part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. Up to 15 Master's and PhD level founders spend a week in Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam testing an AI or robotics venture idea against real customers, mentors and investors. It ends with a Demo Day where up to five teams win EUR 10,000 each to take the venture forward. **What you get:** - A place in a cohort of up to 15 applied AI and robotics founders - Hands-on mentoring on customer discovery, commercial models, pitching and investor readiness - Direct feedback and introductions from founders, startups, corporates and investors - A chance at one of up to five EUR 10,000 prizes awarded at Demo Day - Winners present at the EU Apply AI Summit in Brussels on 17 November 2026, subject to European Commission confirmation - Travel and accommodation support for the Top 15 may be provided, subject to programme rules and budget **What you'll do:** - Days 1 and 2 in Paris: challenge your assumptions and work alongside experienced founders - Day 3 in Brussels: turn an AI project into an AI venture, with trust and the EU AI Act as business value - Days 4 and 5 in Amsterdam: validate with customers, earn endorsements and pitch on Demo Day - Leave with a pitch deck, customer evidence and a 30, 60 and 90 day venture roadmap **Key dates:** - Applications opened 1 September 2026 - Information session 25 September 2026 - Applications close 21 October 2026, 17:00 CET - Top 15 announced 26 October 2026 - Bootcamp in person 9 to 13 November 2026, with Demo Day on 13 November - Awards ceremony 17 November 2026, EU Apply AI Summit, Brussels **More information:** - Full rules, eligible countries and award terms are in the Open Call document on the programme page - Questions go to ai@eitcommunity.eu
