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Founded 2015. Private incubator network in 10+ cities that forms startups from scratch in a 10-month program; provides up to EUR 100K pre-seed and Think Bigger Capital backing. Supported 500+ entrepreneurs. Scope: National.
Accelerace is Denmark's longest running accelerator and pre seed investor, founded in 2008 to help early stage teams validate products, refine go to market strategy, and access investors. The program runs multiple tracks across general tech, life science, and sustainability, and pairs founders with a large mentor network. Accelerace also invests small tickets in selected teams and helps them prepare for follow on funding. It has supported hundreds of Nordic startups and remains a core launchpad in the Danish ecosystem.
Founded 2009. Runs Lisbon Challenge, a 3-month, no-equity accelerator that has supported 300+ startups from 70 countries. Offers mentorship, investor meetings, perks, and demo day; alumni include Codacy and Jumia. Scope: International.
byFounders is a founder led venture fund backed by a collective of Nordic and Baltic entrepreneurs. The team invests from pre seed to Series A and provides portfolio founders with direct access to experienced operators across the region. byFounders is known for strong community support, rapid founder feedback, and deep connections to the Nordic ecosystem. It has become one of the most influential early stage funds headquartered in Copenhagen.
Opened 2018 with Dieter Schwarz Foundation support. Runs an Incubator for idea validation and a 12-week Accelerator for investor readiness; notable mobility and AI startups. Support: training, mentorship, foundation grants. Scope: Regional (Heilbronn-Franken).
Fast Track Malmö is a startup accelerator based in Malmö, Sweden, that has gained recognition for its founder-friendly approach and strong results. Launched in 2015 and backed by Malmö’s public and private stakeholders (including Malmö City, Minc incubator, and VC firm Hax), Fast Track Malmö (FTM) selects around 10 startups per year from around the world for its program. The accelerator provides an up-front investment of €50,000 for 5% equity – a relatively generous seed deal – along with a 3-month intensive program and free housing for international teams. Each cohort gets access to mentors from successful Swedish startups (like King, Truecaller, etc.) and a series of workshops on product, growth, and fundraising. FTM has been particularly successful in drawing startups from across Europe to Malmö, turning the city into a surprising startup hotspot. Alumni have gone on to raise over $100M collectively. For instance, Worldfavor (sustainability data platform) and Bibliotech (UK edtech) both participated in FTM and later raised significant rounds. The program culminates in Demo Day during Malmö Startup Live, where founders pitch to a curated audience of Nordic and international investors. Fast Track Malmö prides itself on its supportive community – it often ranks highly in founder NPS surveys. Notably, 70%+ of its startups secure funding within 6 months post-program. Malmö’s strengths in game development and IoT sometimes reflect in FTM cohorts (some gaming startups and hardware/IoT teams have come through). Another distinctive trait: FTM works closely with Minc, the Malmö incubator, to offer follow-on incubation and soft landings for teams that relocate to Sweden. This extended support helped Fast Track Malmö produce success stories despite operating in a smaller ecosystem. By 2023, the accelerator reported its alumni have created 100+ jobs and 30% of them have at least one female founder – stats that underscore its impact and inclusive ethos. Fast Track Malmö demonstrates that with smart funding and community backing, even a mid-sized city can accelerate startups to global success.
Launched 2013 by Juan Roig. Accelerator and incubator supporting 250+ companies with programs from incubation to growth, zero-equity loans, and mentorship. Based at Valencia's Marina startup campus; alumni include Flywire. Scope: National.
Launched 2014 by Credit Agricole. National accelerator network with 30+ villages across France offering coworking, mentorship, and business connections with CA's banking network. Sector-agnostic (fintech, agritech, etc.). Scope: National.
Established 1996. Paris economic development agency running 20+ thematic incubators (sports, foodtech, smart cities, etc.) with coaching, offices, and corporate partners; supports hundreds of startups annually and hosts ecosystem events. Scope: Regional (Paris).
Founded 2014. Six-month program for entrepreneurial teams with coworking, mentoring, and technology partners; alumni include energy and healthcare startups. Support: mentorship, workspace, partner resources. Scope: Regional (East Germany).
EU-backed, equity-free six-month accelerator supporting 41 SMEs across tracks (Industry Test, Go Global, Sector Agnostic) with tailored plans, workshops, and milestone tracking. Grants up to EUR 80K. Scope: National.
Startup Lisboa is a key incubator in Portugal’s capital, established in 2012 as a public-private initiative to boost entrepreneurship in the city. Situated in downtown Lisbon’s Baixa district in renovated historic buildings, Startup Lisboa provides mentorship, workspace, and networking for early-stage startups across sectors. It was launched with backing from the Lisbon City Council, bank Montepio, and IAPMEI (the Portuguese SME agency), reflecting strong civic support. Over an incubation period of up to 3 years, startups receive guidance on refining their business model, access to strategic partners, and help connecting with investors. Office space is a big draw: Startup Lisboa offers subsidized offices and co-working spots to dozens of startups, easing a major burden in early stages. The incubator runs several vertical programs, including dedicated tracks for tourism, social innovation, and fintech in partnership with corporates. Lisbon’s booming tourism industry spurred Startup Lisboa to create initiatives for travel-tech and “Smart Tourism” – alumni in this space include Unbabel (AI translation for customer service, now a scaleup with $90M+ raised). Other success stories from Startup Lisboa’s portfolio are EatTasty (food delivery, expanded to Madrid) and Hole19 (a golf app with millions of users). Besides incubation, Startup Lisboa manages events like the Lisbon Challenge (an international acceleration program) and interfaces with Portugal’s Startup Visa program to attract foreign founders. They also collaborate with Web Summit (the major tech conference hosted in Lisbon) to showcase local talent. A distinctive project is the “Made of Lisboa” community brand, which Startup Lisboa spearheads to unite the city’s tech scene. The incubator has supported over 300 startups, which have created an estimated 3,000+ jobs. Startup Lisboa also played a role in rejuvenating Lisbon’s downtown, turning it into a lively startup hub. With Lisbon now on the map as a startup-friendly city (helped by initiatives like €200M VC fund of funds from the government), Startup Lisboa continues to be at the heart of it – fostering new companies in an open, founder-centric environment, and solidifying Lisbon’s reputation as a launchpad for international startups in Southern Europe.
Established 2018. Regional program offering tailored mentorship, business plan coaching, and connections to partners in Tyrol's Alpine industries. Support: local mentor network, strategy workshops, investor introductions. Scope: Regional (Tyrol).
Station F is an iconic startup campus and incubator in Paris, often described as the world’s largest startup facility under one roof. Opened in June 2017 in a sprawling 34,000 m² renovated railway depot (the historic Halle Freyssinet), Station F was the brainchild of French telecom magnate Xavier Niel, who invested €250 million into its creation. Station F houses over 1,000 startups at any given time, spread across 30+ themed incubation programs run by corporates, universities, and venture funds. These programs range from Facebook’s Startup Garage (focused on data innovation) to HEC’s Incubator, Zendesk’s Accelerator, and Niel’s own Founders Program for early-stage companies. Startups at Station F benefit from unparalleled infrastructure: 24/7 coworking space, meeting rooms, an on-site makerspace (for hardware prototyping), a massive cafeteria (run by Big Mamma), and even a dedicated investor zone where VCs hold office hours. The campus also features La Felicità, a public food market that doubles as an event space for community gatherings and tech conferences. As an ecosystem hub, Station F offers a rich support system – mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, free cloud credits from partners, and a resident French Tech Visa office to fast-track international founders’ immigration. The impact of Station F on French tech has been huge: it broke down silos by co-locating diverse players and attracted foreign entrepreneurs to Paris (through initiatives like its Fighters Program for underprivileged founders). By 2023, Station F alumni include Doctolib (e-health unicorn), Agricool (urban farming startup), and Shippeo (supply chain platform). The campus has also hosted President Macron’s tech summits and global delegations, becoming a symbol of France’s startup renaissance. During COVID-19, Station F pivoted to online events but is now back to full capacity. With a new residential co-living extension (Flatmates) nearby, Station F aims to not just incubate startups but nurture a 24/7 entrepreneurial lifestyle. In summary, Station F stands as a monumental bet on innovation – a physical “mega-incubator” that has firmly placed Paris on the global startup map.
Launched 2020. Early-stage accelerator with mentoring track, ecosystem access, and coworking space in central Vienna; culminates in a Demo Day with a EUR 250K pitch prize. Scope: Local (Vienna).
Founded 2001. Multi-sector accelerator helping early-stage tech startups reach first customers and EUR 1M ARR within 3 years. KPI-driven programs, zero-equity loans, and coaching; portfolio has 50+ exits. Scope: Regional (Ile-de-France).