For Startups

 

Are you a European startup looking to simplify your fundraising? Express your interest and help us create clearer agreements designed for European startups!

Submit an EOI
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Eligibility Criteria

Legally Registered
DeepTech Company

Startups & Scaleups
(max. 250 employees)

Established in Latvia, the Czech Republic or Germany

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Interested in Signing an EUSAFE Agreement with an Investor

Who will be prioritized?

While all eligible startups are encouraged to apply, the EUSAFE program has limited capacity in this initial phase. To ensure we select startups that can best benefit from and contribute to the program’s success, we will prioritize applications that demonstrate the following:

  • Initial Market Traction
  • Pre-Seed Round Already Raised

  • Women-Led Startups

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HOW THE PROCESS WORKS?

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How EUSAFE will select the candidates?

Candidates expressing their interest will go through the following phases to select those most appropriate to align with the EUSAFE purpose and objectives:

1. Eligibility check, considering the formal aspects (legal registration, eligible countries, submission deadline, language, complete English startup profile, including pitch and business plan).

2. In / out scope and pre-scoring, considering the purpose and objectives of the project and the prioritization criteria.

3. In-depth evaluation, considering all information provided by the company around 3 assessment criteria: excellence, implantation and impact.

We will select up to 10 startups during this first call for expressions of interest.

Check out the Expression of Interest Guidelines.

FAQ

What is a SAFE agreement?

A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is an investment contract that allows startups to raise funds from investors in exchange for future equity, without setting a valuation at the time of investment. It was originally developed in Silicon Valley to simplify early-stage fundraising.

A SAFE works by granting investors the right to receive company shares at a future financing round, usually at a discount or with a valuation cap. This makes it a founder-friendly alternative to traditional convertible notes, as it avoids interest rates and maturity dates.

How do I apply?

Fill in your startup profile on OnePass and submit your application here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0lJFSD0 

When is the deadline?

The call is open until 9 September 2025.

What happens after I apply?

1. Eligibility check based on your OnePass profile

2. If necessary, pre-screening based on market and tech fit

3. Final evaluation by experts (scored on innovation, execution, and market potential)

4. Selection Committee chooses up to 10 startups to join training and investor matchmaking

What happens if I’m selected?

You will:

  • Attend online training sessions to understand how the EUSAFE works

  • Be matched with relevant investors (you are not obligated to accept any offer)

  • Be asked to test and give feedback on the EUSAFE tool

Participation in the pilot does not guarantee investment.

I can’t register on OnePass with my email address – why?

You must use a work email address with your company’s domain. Emails like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, etc., are not accepted.

I completed registration – where can I find more info about the EOI?

After completing your OnePass profile, you will receive a confirmation email with details about the EOI and next steps.

I didn’t get any email after signing up – what should I do?

Most likely, your profile is not complete. You need to fill in all required information, including legal info, pitch deck, and team, before your application is considered valid.

Need help?

Questions about the EOI: eusafe@fundingbox.com

Questions about OnePass registration: https://help.getonepass.eu

Project website: https://eu-safe.eu