Project Europe launches to back young founders under-25 with big ideas: All you need to know

Project Europe is now official! The initiative has been launched to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe.

Unlike traditional initiatives, Project Europe remains independent of political movements, parties, and ideologies.

Its core focus is encouraging young entrepreneurs to take risks and turn their ideas into successful businesses.

“The vision for Project Europe is that it becomes an independent organisation promoting entrepreneurship at the grassroots level with more founders and partners contributing for future cohorts,” says Project Europe’s website.

The initiative aims to nurture startups with European roots while giving founders the freedom to expand globally.

Whether they choose to build remote-first organisations or relocate their businesses outside of Europe, Project Europe supports them in laying strong foundations at home before scaling abroad.

Backed by top European founders

Project Europe is backed by more than 125 leading European founders, who are committed to investing in the next generation of technical builders.

However, there are terms and conditions.

The initiative targets young innovators under the age of 25 who are tackling hard problems with technology-driven solutions.

There are no formal requirements for education or prior funding—just a strong vision and a willingness to build in Europe.

Project Europe will invest from the idea stage onward, supporting a cohort of 10-20 founders each year.

The initial investment includes €200,000 in funding in exchange for 6.66 per cent equity if leading the round.

Structured support system

To help young founders succeed, Project Europe provides a robust support system that includes:

1-1 Mentorship

Portfolio founders receive direct mentorship from Project Europe’s experienced partners.

Masterclass Sessions

Participants gain access to exclusive masterclasses on essential topics such as sales, product development, and growth, led by industry leaders.

Annual Offsite Retreat

A yearly retreat brings together founders from each cohort, fostering collaboration, networking, and shared learning experiences.

Access to 20VC Media

Founders benefit from access to the 20VC media for content, marketing, and distribution.

Guidance from European Founders

Access to advice and support from 125+ tier 1 European Founders backing Project Europe.