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Turn scientific ideas into real innovations and startups.

European initiative that helps STEM students, researchers and academic staff turn scientific and technical ideas into real innovations and startups.

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  1. 01 Embed
  2. 02 Recognise
  3. 03 Translate
  4. 04 Connect
  5. 05 Include
EIT Culture & Creativity, Co-funded by the European Union, EIT Higher Education Initiative

About

What is TALOS?

TALOS is a European initiative that helps STEM students, researchers and academic staff turn scientific and technical ideas into real innovations and startups — combining digital entrepreneurship with Artificial Intelligence.

Learn more about the project
Part of the EIT Higher Education Initiative

Who we are

Who's behind TALOS?

Meet the Consortium
  • ATC
  • Air University
  • Maggioli Group
  • University of the Aegean
  • Istanbul Gelisim University
  • Tages
  • University of Koblenz
  • University of Nicosia
  • University of Camerino
  • Crowdpolicy

The Vision · 2030

By 2030, every STEM idea with potential has a path to become an innovation or a startup.

Read about the project

Impact Areas

How do we get there?

Five verbs that guide every activity — and tag every story, news item and tool on this site.

The Digital Tools

Meet the TALOS platforms

Three AI-enabled platforms that take an idea from the lab to the market. One account, one journey.

AI
Platform

AI assistants that help validate ideas, scan markets and shape a first business model.

01 Tool
Coming soon

Collaboration
Platform

A shared space where academia, companies and investors find each other and co-create.

02 Tool
Coming soon

Training
Platform

Courses and learning paths on entrepreneurship and AI for students, researchers and staff.

03 Tool
Coming soon

✦ TALOS in Numbers

How far have we come?

A growing European network turning STEM research into ventures, tracked openly as the project moves forward.

  • 10 Partners in the consortium CONFIRMED
  • 6 Countries connected CONFIRMED
  • 1,58M Budget CONFIRMED
  • 24 Months DURATION

Get Involved

Where do you fit in?

Pick your path — each leads to tailored opportunities, tools and contacts.

  • Students

    For STEM students and early-stage researchers. Develop an idea, join an ideathon or hackathon, follow training and get feedback from mentors and AI-supported tools. No previous entrepreneurial experience is needed.

  • Universities

    For teaching and non-academic staff, technology transfer and innovation teams, and university leadership. Bring TALOS training and tools to your institution and connect with partners across Europe and beyond.

  • Companies

    For companies, SMEs, startup support organisations and mentors. Share real challenges, mentor student teams, take part in evaluation and meet talent early.

  • Investors

    For early-stage investors. Discover ideas emerging from STEM research and education and meet teams as they progress.

  • Public bodies

    For regional and local authorities, policy makers and public organisations. Connect STEM innovation with regional priorities and share challenges that student teams and startups can take on.