Startup Acceleration Programs

We design and run acceleration and incubation programmes that help startups grow, access new markets, and connect with the right corporate and institutional partners – from early concept to commercial readiness.

Acceleration and incubation

  • We support early-stage companies moving from idea to market – providing structured mentorship, business development support, and access to the networks needed to grow.

    • Support from concept validation through to market entry.
    • Structured mentoring and hands-on business development support.
    • Access to investor networks and funding opportunities.
    • Merit-based selection processes focused on quality and market potential.

International expansion

  • We design and lead cross-border acceleration initiatives that connect startups with markets, partners, and investors across CEE, Europe, and beyond:

    • Market readiness assessments and business meetings across multiple countries.
    • Connections to Western European, Baltic, and CEE ecosystems.
    • Partnerships with international organisations and EU institutions.
    • Support for startups entering new markets and building international partnerships.

Talent and entrepreneurship development

  • We run entrepreneurship programmes for students and aspiring founders – building the mindset, skills, and community needed to start and grow a business:

    • Entrepreneurship education at secondary school and university level.
    • Individual mentoring and practical business development support.
    • Community-building activities and peer learning formats.
    • Pathways for the most promising participants to access funding and further acceleration.

Corporate and sector-focused innovation

  • We develop industry-specific programmes that connect startups with established companies around shared innovation challenges – turning emerging technologies into real business solutions:

    • Programmes tailored to sectors such as agri-tech, energy, defence, and deep tech.
    • Facilitated collaboration between startups and large corporations.
    • Open innovation formats designed around specific corporate needs.
    • Support for piloting and scaling innovative solutions within industry environments

Programmes we support