LLM-BRIDGE

TThe LLM Booster for Regional Innovation and Digital Growth in Europe project  (LLM-BRIDGE) supports startups and scaleups in the fast-growing domain of Large Language Models (LLMs).

The LLM-BRIDGE project aims to strengthen national GenAI ecosystems by equipping startups, scaleups, incubators and investors with the support needed to build and deploy LLM-driven products.

The project brings together a consortium of partners from ten European countries, coordinated by ALT-EDIC. The partners’ skills in supporting startups and innovation are bolstered by their technical expertise in GenAI and LLMs. These capabilities will help startups and scaleups to integrate LLMs responsibly and at scale. Together, the consortium will deliver three dedicated support programmes focused on LLMs:

 

Three programmes for impact

 

Entrepreneurial Education Programme

A structured education programme for pre-seed and seed startups. Participants will receive workshops and one-to-one mentoring on various topics such as enterprise management, the technological and regulatory environment, access to finance, and development strategies.

Venture Incubation Programme

Incubation services designed to accelerate product and customer validation. Where possible, startups will receive access to tailored technical resources such as datasets and computing, guidance on regulatory compliance, and support for customer acquisition. More than half a million euro will be allocated to selected incubators and startups.

Acceleration Programme

An acceleration programme for startups aiming at Series A funding. The programme will provide tailored support in investment readiness, scaling, and regulatory compliance. The programme will culminate in focused investor matchmaking with investors.

LLM-BRIDGE is funded by the European Union under the Digital Europe Programme and started on 1 September 2025, for a duration of 3 years.