EIC Programs: A Comparison of the 7 Programs (Which to Choose)

The Euromed Innovation Center (EIC) offers 7 programs that cover the entire journey, from the very first idea through to fundraising. Choosing the right one comes down to two simple questions: what stage is your project at and which sector are you in?

Comparison table of the 7 programs

| Program | Type | Who it is for | Duration | Status | |---------|------|---------------|----------|--------| | HACK'DAYS par Région 2026 | Regional bootcamp | Students, entrepreneurs, startups | March 13 – June 8, 2026 | Ongoing | | STARTECH | Ideation | Students, entrepreneurs, innovators | 3 days + follow-up | Annual | | AgreenTech | Ideation / pre-incubation | Students, researchers, project leaders | 8 weeks | Ongoing | | Tech4Farmers | Incubation | AgriTech startups, entrepreneurs | 6 months | Ongoing | | AInnovathon | Hackathon | Students, researchers, entrepreneurs | 72 hours | Annual | | MedYouth Lab | Training | Students, innovators | 3 weeks | Upcoming | | Demo Days EIC | Acceleration | Startups, entrepreneurs | 1 day | Annual |

Choosing based on your maturity stage

You have an idea to structure

Start with an ideation program. STARTECH is the generalist format (a 3-day ideation bootcamp + selection committee and follow-up). If your project is agricultural or environmental, AgreenTech goes further, with 8 weeks of ideation and pre-incubation, culminating in a demo day.

You want to prototype quickly, as a team

The AInnovathon is a 72-hour hackathon to design AI solutions applied to health and education. The HACK'DAYS par Région 2026 combine a call for projects, an introductory workshop, and regional bootcamps (Fès-Meknès, Drâa-Tafilalet, L'Oriental) with post-bootcamp support.

You have a more mature AgriTech project

Tech4Farmers is a 6-month incubation program (bootcamps, coaching, field validation in agricultural regions), designed for AgriTech startups that have moved beyond the idea stage.

You are ready to pitch and raise funds

The Demo Days EIC are the acceleration stage: a one-day pitch session before investors, partners, and mentors.

Choosing based on your sector

AgriTech / GreenTech: AgreenTech (ideation) followed by Tech4Farmers (incubation) form a dedicated continuum.
Health & education: the AInnovathon targets HealthTech and EdTech.
All sectors: STARTECH, HACK'DAYS par Région, and the Demo Days are open to generalist innovation (digital, FinTech, CleanTech, cybersecurity, etc.).
Social innovation & Mediterranean youth: MedYouth Lab.

How to apply

Each program has its own page on euromedinnovation.center/en/programs, with its application form and the up-to-date registration status. If you are unsure which program suits your stage, contact the EIC: the first orientation is free.

To understand the general difference between a hackathon, a bootcamp, and incubation, see also our guide Hackathon, bootcamp, incubation: which to choose.

Frequently asked questions

Which EIC program should you choose when you only have an idea?

For an early-stage idea, aim for ideation: STARTECH (a generalist program, 3-day bootcamp + follow-up) or AgreenTech for an agricultural or environmental project (8 weeks of ideation and pre-incubation). MedYouth Lab is suited to a training and Mediterranean youth networking setting.

AgreenTech or Tech4Farmers for an AgriTech project?

AgreenTech is an ideation and pre-incubation program (8 weeks) for structuring an agricultural or environmental idea. Tech4Farmers is a more advanced incubation program (6 months, bootcamps + field validation) intended for AgriTech projects and startups that are already more mature.

Which EIC programs are currently open?

At the time of this update, HACK'DAYS par Région 2026, AgreenTech, and Tech4Farmers are ongoing. STARTECH, AInnovathon, and Demo Days are recurring annual programs, and MedYouth Lab is announced as upcoming. Check each program page for the exact application status.

How do you apply to an EIC program?

Each program has its own online application form, accessible from its dedicated page on euromedinnovation.center/en/programs. If you are unsure which program suits your stage, you can contact the EIC directly.

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