EBAN Congress 2026
On June 1–2 in Vilnius, 500+ angels, VCs and ecosystem leaders from 45+ countries will gather for EBAN Congress 2026: Europe’s flagship angel investing event.
At this year’s Congress our focus is on core industries such as Space & Defence Tech, BioTech and CleanTech with an emphasis on the technologies that power them.
With over 70 international speakers, this three-day event offers invaluable industry insights and must-attend keynote speeches. Use this week as the perfect opportunity to forge meaningful connections and expand your network with industry professionals. Find your next investment opportunity from over 50 startups that pitch directly to you!
Call for Start-ups: Pitch at EBAN Congress 2026 in Vilnius!
Are you an innovative earlystage start-up in Space & DefenceTech, BioTech, or CleanTech? Looking to raise €150K–€2M and ready to meet Europe’s top angel investors and VCs?
This is your moment!
The Enterprise Europe Network, in partnership with EBAN – European Business Angel Network, the InvestEU Portal, and the European Commission, is excited to launch the Start-up Call for EBAN Congress 2026, taking place 1–2 June 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
At Europe’s flagship angel investment event, selected start-ups will pitch live to 500+ investors and ecosystem leaders from 45+ countries.
Who Can Apply?
Earlystage start-ups in Space & DefenceTech, BioTech, CleanTech
Active funding round of €150K–€2M
Based or operating in any EU country
Why Apply?
If selected, you’ll receive:
Complimentary access to EBAN Congress 2026
A live pitch in front of 500+ angels & VCs
Visibility across EBAN’s social media channels
Curated networking with investors and industry leaders
Your pitch deck shared with investors in advance
Selection Process
Apply via the InvestEU Portal by 15 April 2026.
Pre-selected companies will submit a short video pitch.
Final selection results will be announced in early May.
Need help with your application?
We are happy to support you throughout the process — just reach out!
Apply now and take your fundraising journey to the next level