ACCELERATE Cohort 26-27

About

The ACCELERATE program supports startups with a registered legal entity and demonstrated traction, offering expert guidance, international networking opportunities, and funding to help scale their businesses globally.

Benefits

• 📞Curated expert call — A curated expert call with a topic specialist of your choice (sales, industry, ISO/certification, funding or market entry)
• 🤝Facilitated introductions — Personally facilitated introductions to international customers, partners, or investors
• 💶Travel voucher — A €1,000 voucher to fuel an international trip or prototype build

Eligibility Criteria

• You must have a registered legal entity
• You must have demonstrated traction (first sales or funding)
• You must have a clear ambition to grow internationally

Participation Commitments

• The program runs from October 2026 to April 2027
• Teams will participate in a Pitch Day in April 2027
• Selected teams are notified on September 30, 2026

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

All sectors