Europe
Accelerators in Europe
Accelerators run fixed-length cohorts that offer funding, mentorship and a demo day, usually in exchange for equity. Reviewers read many applications per batch, so clarity about the problem, the team and progress so far decides most of them.
12 open listings here, out of 64 in this category.
- Apply by 18 November 2026Techstars London AcceleratorTechstarsSector-agnostic London accelerator that takes early-stage founders from around the world and helps them use London's capital, talent and markets to scale.three-month program in London · mentor and investor networkLondon, United Kingdom · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- Apply by 6 December 2026Venture Scientist 100 (Spring 2027 cohort)Conception XFree, equity-free, part-time 9-month venture-building fellowship (March–November) for about 100 PhD researchers in the UK and Europe turning research into startups: 18…Up to £300,000 investmentUnited Kingdom, Austria, Belgium · remoteDetails and how to apply
- Apply by 15 January 2027Accelerate CambridgeCambridge Judge Business SchoolTwelve-week venture-development programme at Cambridge Judge's Entrepreneurship Centre for founders living, working or studying in Cambridge, with coaching, mentors and…12-week structured programme · coaches and mentorsCambridge, United KingdomDetails and how to apply
- Rolling500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia (Batch 12)500 Global500 Global's accelerator for early-revenue tech startups operating in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia: a $100,000 investment offer, an…$100,000 investmentTbilisi, Albania, Armenia, AzerbaijanDetails and how to apply
- RollingEIC AcceleratorEuropean Innovation Council (European Commission)EU flagship funding for startups and SMEs with breakthrough innovations, combining a grant of up to €2.5M with optional equity of up to €10M from the EIC Fund, plus…Up to €2,500,000 investmentAustria, Belgium, BulgariaDetails and how to apply
- RollingEntrepreneurs FirstEntrepreneurs FirstTalent-first program that recruits individuals before they have a cofounder or idea, helps them form teams, and funds the strongest teams to continue building with a San…Up to $250,000 investmentLondon, San Francisco, United Kingdom, United States, IndiaDetails and how to apply
- RollingSTARTUP AUTOBAHNPlug and Play with Daimler, University of Stuttgart and ARENA2036Plug and Play-run open-innovation platform in Stuttgart that matches mobility and production startups with industry partners for pilot projects, culminating in…pilot projects with corporate partners · EXPO showcase twice a yearStuttgart, Germany · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- See cycleFounders Factory AcceleratorFounders FactoryLondon-based corporate-backed accelerator that invests and runs four-month sector programs (fintech, mining, nature tech and more) with hands-on operational support and…four-month cohort with expert operational support · corporate partner accessLondon, United Kingdom, Australia · open to applicants worldwideSector programs open and close throughout the year.Details and how to apply
- See cycleKickstart InnovationKickstart InnovationSwiss open-innovation program that connects established startups with leading corporate and public partners for pilots and commercial partnerships, rather than…corporate pilot and partnership matching · investor connectionsZurich, Switzerland · open to applicants worldwideProgram calls announced on the site.Details and how to apply
- See cycleMassChallenge AcceleratorsMassChallengeNon-profit accelerator network running founder-focused early-stage (Traction) programs and industry Challenge programs with corporate partners in healthcare, climate…expert mentors · corporate partner accessBoston, Renens, United States, Switzerland, Israel · open to applicants worldwideSeveral programs a year, each with its own application window; 2027 Healthcare and FinTech Challenge applications open later in 2026.Details and how to apply
- See cycleStartupbootcamp AcceleratorsStartupbootcampGlobal network of industry-focused accelerator and open-innovation programs (fintech, energy, health, Africa tech and more) that connect startups with corporate…industry-focused cohorts · corporate partner pilotsNetherlands, Australia, Mexico · open to applicants worldwideRolling set of programs, each with its own application window.Details and how to apply
- See cycleTechstars AcceleratorsTechstarsNetwork of three-month mentorship-driven accelerators across cities and verticals (health, fintech, space, AI, energy) that invest in early-stage startups and end with a…three-month mentorship-driven program · global Techstars networkBoston, Boulder, United States, United Kingdom, Japan · open to applicants worldwidePrograms run on spring and fall cycles; several spring 2027 programs (e.g. Boston, London, Anywhere) have a final deadline of November 18, 2026.Details and how to apply
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