EnvolveXL Accelerator 4th Cohort

About

Envolve Entrepreneurship's 4-month hybrid accelerator selects 20 early-stage startups based in Greece or Greek-founded worldwide for training, mentoring, networking and staged investments of up to €200,000 in its 4th cohort, with applications due 15 January 2027.

Benefits

• Selected teams participate in a 4-month acceleration program with targeted training, consulting, mentoring, advisory board services, perks discounts and pro-bono services, PoC activities, networking events, demo days, conferences/roadshows, marketplace and press exposure. Conditional: 5 selected teams receive market validation and a €12,500 investment; up to 3 teams may receive up to €200,000 under Investing for Good. The program states a total annual investment pool of up to €265,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Mandatory: early-stage startups based in Greece or Greek-founded startups worldwide. The program targets ventures contributing to the digital and/or sustainable transformation of the economy.

Participation Commitments

• For the Main Acceleration phase, participants are required to offer 1% of their business; the Greek version states up to 1% equity. The Bootcamp takes place physically in Athens, while Main Acceleration is hybrid/online with intermittent face-to-face gatherings, adhering to Eastern European Time.

Target Region

Early-stage startups based in Greece or Greek-founded startups worldwide.

Target Sector

Agriculture & Food, Defense & Security, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail & Consumer, Semiconductors & Electronics, Sports & Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other