Accelerator directory in Europe
Browse accelerator organisations across Europe. Each entry links to its country, city, and sector pages.
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Startup Hub Poland - Poland Prize (Gdansk)
PARP-backed accelerator attracting international startups to Poland, run by Space3ac in Gdansk. Offers up to EUR 65,000 equity-free funding plus soft-landing support (incorporation, legal/tax, accommodation, visas). Focus on smart cities, space, and logistics. Scope: International.
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Startup Tirol
Startup Tirol is the regional startup agency for Tyrol, informing, coaching, and connecting founders from first idea through to a growing company. It runs a portfolio of dedicated programmes, including Beyond [her] Lab (support for women founders), the INNC innovation-check programme, the Boost.Up! growth programme, and pioneer:impact for impact-driven ventures, alongside recurring community formats such as Founders Match on Campus and a Founders Breakfast Club. Startup Tirol is also the regional delivery partner for aws AplusB, Austria's national academic pre-incubation funding scheme.
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Startup Wise Guys
Startup Wise Guys is a Tallinn-founded B2B startup accelerator and early-stage VC founded in 2012, operating as one of the most active and prolific accelerators in the Central and Eastern European ecosystem. The firm runs over 45 sector-specific programmes annually spanning fintech, cybersecurity, SaaS, sustainability, and agritech, and has invested in over 600 startups from more than 60 countries. Its most recent fund of €45 million reached a first close of €25 million in 2023. Startup Wise Guys provides €100K–200K investments at pre-seed stage in exchange for equity, combined with intensive hands-on mentorship from operators and investors. Notable portfolio exits include VitalFields (acquired by Climate Corporation), StepShot (acquired by UiPath), and VOCHI (acquired by Pinterest).
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Startupbootcamp Amsterdam
Amsterdam hub of Startupbootcamp (est. 2010) running 3-month accelerators in fintech, cybersecurity, smart cities, IoT, and commerce. Provides EUR 15K seed funding, 6% equity, mentorship, and partner deals; alumni include early Adyen mentoring. Scope: International.
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StartupLab
StartupLab is Norway's largest technology incubator and most active early-stage investor, founded in 2012 at the Oslo Science Park in partnership with the University of Oslo. It operates six industry-specific programs including a dedicated Energy and Climate track, has supported over 450 tech startups, and has invested in more than 130 companies. Notable alumni include reMarkable, Kahoot, No Isolation, and Huddly. At ONS 2026 in Stavanger, StartupLab chairs the Scale-Ups committee, curating the dedicated exhibition and pitching venue in Hall 4 for energy startups and scale-ups at the Seed-to-Series-B stage.
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Sting
Sting (Stockholm Innovation & Growth) is Sweden’s leading startup accelerator and incubator, founded in 2002 and based in Stockholm. Over two decades, Sting has built a reputation as one of Europe’s most successful support programs for high-tech startups. Each year, ~25 startups participate in Sting’s programs, which are tailored to ICT, sustainability, and deep tech ventures. Sting offers two main tracks: the Accelerate program (a shorter, intensive accelerator with investment) and the Incubate program (a longer incubation with office space and coaching). Startups benefit from SEK 400,000 (≈€35,000) in pre-seed investment via Sting’s Propel Capital angel fund, as well as hands-on mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs. Sting is notable for its extensive network in the Nordics – participants get access to 80+ industry mentors and introductions to a broad investor pool in Sweden and internationally. The results speak volumes: Sting has supported 270+ startups since inception, with a survival rate over 70% and multiple high-profile alumni. Success stories include Yubico (security keys unicorn), Sellpy (fashion recommerce, acquired by H&M), and ClimateView (climate planning SaaS). In addition to funding and coaching, Sting offers free office space at A House in Stockholm, product development labs, and perks from partners. The program emphasizes key performance indicators (KPIs) and growth milestones – Sting aims to help companies reach first customers, significant revenues, or Series A readiness within 6–18 months. Beyond individual companies, Sting has played a crucial role in Stockholm’s ecosystem: it co-founded SUP46 (Start-Up People of Sweden) co-working space and hosts Sweden’s annual Startup Demo Day. Sting alumni have collectively raised over €600 million. With the Swedish ecosystem maturing, Sting remains a cornerstone – providing new founders with structured support, an entrepreneurial community, and that all-important first investment to turbocharge their growth.
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SuperCharger Ventures
SuperCharger Ventures runs a 12-week, equity-free EdTech and Future of Work accelerator programme in Malta, co-funded by Malta Enterprise. Up to 15 startups per cohort receive mentoring from 40+ local stakeholders, access to grants and soft loans of €300,000–€1.5 million, and connections to a global investor network. The Malta programme is one of several international hubs operated by SuperCharger alongside London, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Rwanda.
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The Pearse Lyons Accelerator
The Pearse Lyons Accelerator, now run as the Pearse Lyons Cultivator, is an agri-food-tech accelerator backed by Alltech and Dogpatch Labs in Dublin. It connects ag-tech startups with the global food and agriculture supply chain, using Alltech's presence in more than 120 countries to help founders run commercial pilots with Alltech and its partner companies.
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UniLab
UniLab is Latvia's university-backed startup accelerator, jointly run by Riga Technical University, the University of Latvia, Riga Stradinš University, and the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. Its programmes include UniLab Elevate (incubation for technology-based university spinouts), Venture Catalysts (a commercialisation course for scientists), and UniLab Defence (co-led with NATO DIANA). Active since 2020, UniLab has supported more than 53 emerging startups with personalised mentoring and financial grants.
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Uniqa Ventures
UNIQA Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of UNIQA Insurance Group, founded in 2016 and based in Vienna, with €150 million in investment capital. It invests at Series A and B stages in insurtech, digital health, mobility, and fintech companies, with a particular emphasis on CEE startups. The portfolio has grown to over 50 companies including unicorn Bitpanda, with eight acquisitions among its exits.
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VEF
VEF (Vostok Emerging Finance) is a Stockholm-listed investment company that backs growth-stage fintech companies in emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, India and Pakistan. It takes minority stakes with a long-term perspective, supporting founders building financial services for underserved consumers and businesses from investment through to exit.
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Venionaire Capital
Venionaire Capital is a Vienna-based boutique venture capital and advisory firm founded in 2012 by Berthold Baurek-Karlic. The firm manages venture funds focused on DACH-region technology startups, investing at seed and Series A in fintech, IoT, and entertainment tech. Venionaire combines direct fund investments with corporate innovation advisory services, helping connect startups with strategic corporate partners. The firm also organizes the ViennaUP conference track and provides M&A advisory for tech companies, positioning itself as a bridge between the Austrian startup ecosystem and international capital markets.
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VentureCake
Launched in 2020, VentureCake is a Vienna-based early-stage accelerator providing a structured mentoring track, ecosystem access, and coworking space in central Vienna. The program supports pre-seed and seed startups across tech sectors with workshops on fundraising, product development, and go-to-market. Each cohort culminates in a Demo Day with a EUR 250K pitch prize. VentureCake connects founders with Austrian corporate partners and angel investors. Scope: Local (Vienna).
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VentureVilla
Established 2016. 100-day accelerator for web and software startups with intensive coaching, mentoring, and free workspace. Focus on B2B software with SaaS and fintech alumni. Support: mentorship, coworking, investor connections. Scope: Regional (Northern Germany).
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Vertis Ventures
Founded in 2007, Vertis Ventures (formerly Vertis SGR) is a Naples-based VC bridging northern and southern Italy, managing over EUR 200M across early-stage and growth funds. The firm invests EUR 0.5-10M in media, fintech, and industrial tech, with a mandate to support innovation in Italy's Mezzogiorno region. Portfolio includes Buzzoole (influencer marketing), Optima Italia, and Mosaicoon. Vertis is notable for its focus on developing venture capital culture in southern Italy while maintaining national deal flow.
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VivaTech Startup Challenges 2026
Challenge-based corporate innovation tracks connected to VivaTech 2026. Deadlines are rolling and usually close between late March and early April 2026 depending on partner challenge. Selected startups can receive exhibition visibility, pilot opportunities, and enterprise integration support.
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Walerud Ventures
Walerud Ventures is a Stockholm-based venture firm that backs Nordic deep-tech companies at the pre-seed and seed stage, working hands-on as investors, advisers and part-time operators rather than passive backers. Founded by members of the Walerud family, it focuses on 'planet-positive' science and technology and has helped build early Nordic deep-tech companies.
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Warsaw Booster
City of Warsaw acceleration initiative connecting startups with municipal companies for pilot implementations, especially in sustainability and urban innovation. Participants receive mentoring and can compete for demo-day prizes.
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Wayra
Founded 2011. Telefonica's open innovation hub connecting startups to telecom, IoT, and cybersecurity opportunities; typically invests around EUR 150K for equity and provides partnerships. Supports 500+ startups across 10 countries; notable alum Carto. Scope: International.
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Wellstreet
Hybrid VC fund and tech innovation hub founded in 2016 running accelerator programs at The Factory and investing in early-stage digital and fintech startups. Support: equity investment, mentorship from in-house experts, workspace access. Scope: National.
