We accept only 10 startups this batch
You’ve got the idea. You’ve got the drive. But without the right structure, network, and visibility, most startups never get off the ground. We help you bridge the gap between early vision and investment readiness
Building a Startup Alone is Hard
No clear go-to-market strategy
Hard to access investors and funding
Lack of structured roadmap
Lost time and missed opportunities
Hard to access investors and funding
Lack of structured roadmap
Lost time and missed opportunities
We Help Early-Stage Startups Grow — and Get Funded.
We select 10 promising startups each year and guide them through a structured acceleration journey. With us, you get strategic mentorship, execution support, and real investor exposure. At the end of the year, you’ll pitch to investors — and one startup will receive a €25K grant.
Pitch Day & Grant
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Tell us about your startup
We handpick 10 ambitious founders per year
Growth sprints, mentorship & hands-on execution support
Present to investors, get funded, and win the €25K grant
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Program highlights
12 workshops focused on PMF
1:1 experts sessions
Fully online. Join from anywhere
Open Q&A hours with experts
Toolkits and tips for business set up
Access to program online workspace
€5K Grant for Education
in Accelerator for the best students
in Accelerator for the best students
Up to €250k
Funding for the most successful team
Funding for the most successful team
WHAT'S INSIDE
12 months 12 topics 3 tracks
- IRLCraft your investor story, prove traction, and raise with confidence.
- PMFValidate user needs, test assumptions, and build products that stick
- AI CoreMaster practical AI tools and architectures to build smarter, faster, real-world solutions
AI CORE1 – Open day intros & AI landscape kickoff
Kickstart the journey, meet the cohort, explore the AI terrain
IRL 1 – Navigating the ecosystem + startup self-discovery
Business model & value creation
PMF 0-1 – Product-market fit zero & customer discovery
Go-to-market & presence building
PMF 1–2 – Product-market fit deep dive
Validate assumptions via interviews and problem testing
AI Core 2 – Tech stack, data flow
Product-market fit deep dive
AI Core 3 – Business model & value creation
AI model integration strategy
PMF 3 – Strategic planning & execution
Set goals, design roadmap, align vision with measurable outcomes
PMF 4 – From problem to prototype
Translate user needs into lean, testable AI-driven solutions
PMF 5 – Final validation & forward planning
Conclude PMF journey, evaluate traction, plan next big moves
IRL 2 – Fundraising strategy & IRL
Refine the pitch, understand capital strategy, and approach investors
IRL 3 – Pitch deck stress test & investor Q&A
Receive hard feedback, sharpen narrative, answer tough investor questions
IRL 4 – Demo readiness & final roadmaps
Polish everything for launch: product, pitch, roadmap, and growth plan
MODULE FORMAT
Peer-to-peer connection all in a humanly, but digitally optimized way
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Workshops2-hour workshops with case studies and examples, online co-working space -
Mentorship sessionsSet of sessions with a specialized mentor twice a month - Individual consultationsOnline meetings with experts on request
- TrackingBi-monthly session with a person helping you to check the progress and receive a supportive push
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PMF interviews and model playground sprintsCast your USP in the set of interviews with the customers as you test, compare, and optimize real AI models for practical use cases -
HomeworkYes! As well as business decisions, it’s up to you to implement the tips we provide
- 60+startups navigated
- €12mlnfunds raised
- 50+mentors engaged
- 10+startups invested
- Vadim LazukoBusiness Projects: IT, Innovations and others. MBA, PMPAs a business professional with over 25 years of experience, I have developed deep expertise in Business Projects, particularly in the realms of IT and Innovation. My academic path includes degrees in Computer Science and Finance, and I have furthered my education with an Executive MBA.
- Alex LindhomeProgram Director, Co-founderRenowned for strategic leadership, innovative project management, and cultivating impactful partnerships.
Exceptional in team supervision, driving initiatives, and fostering product innovation. - Bülent EğrilmeFounder in AI and Robotics fieldAgentic Dynamic: Innovator in agentic workflows and AI-driven processes. Specializes in designing AI agents for dynamic operational efficiency and adaptability.
- Deniz KayahanVenture Partner at Startup IntellectI am business and technology transformation leader, corporate innovation, venture investment and startup advisor with seasoned experience in entrepreneurship, management consulting, business development, technology delivery, execution, and research in established industries of various verticals and layers.
- Hulya AltunbasCFO / COO / Operating Partner | Technology | x-Google | INSEAD MBAVenture partner helping startups in online growth, global expansion, financial management, fundraising and team building. Experience in verticals in e-commerce, ad tech, martech, digital media, SaaS, biotech and healthtech, sales and operations, online advertising, business development, strategic and financial management.
- Michael ErlihsonHead of AI @ Cyber | Math PhD | Scientific Content Creator | Lecturer | AI Influencer | 2 * Podcast Host (50 podcasts about AI & math) | Deep Learning(DL) & Data Science ExpertWith over 20 years in data science and machine learning, I've focused on pioneering AI products at Stealth Mode and offering strategic AI counsel at metaor.ai. My expertise in computer science and data engineering has driven advancements in cybersecurity and transportation.
- Gideon Jason StewartCCO | Co-Founder at Fledger AI - LegaltechFledger AI: Specialist in AI measurement and impact analysis. Shares insights on leveraging metrics for effective AI implementation and scaling.
- Leon GugelSenior AI researcher. Math, AI, ML, Computer vision and bio researcher.AI researcher with over 15 years of experience in machine learning, data science, deep learning, and generative AI. Specialized in medical imaging, multi-omics data, and signal processing. Passionate about biotechnology and cancer research, with a strong background in math and algorithms.
- Paul EppingSuccess Business coach | Positive Impact | AI Steward | Board Advisor | Thought Leader Future StrategiesAt Vistage Benelux, my mission is to empower business leaders for sustainable growth, leveraging my expertise in facilitating high-impact advisory groups and driving critical thinking on pressing business issues.
- Nikita PovarovData Analytics Team Lead – JetBrainsJet Brains: Focused on deep learning challenges and data-related issues. Expertise in creating robust frameworks for AI solutions in complex problem domains.
- Olga SavchukBuilding energy management using machine learningIN+ Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research: AI ethics expert with a focus on validating ethical frameworks and assessing AI's societal impact.
- Fleur PrinceAI Community Builder | Founder of AI Insights Podcast | Hub Leader of AI For Good Young AI Leaders The HagueAs a Hub Leader for the AI For Good Young AI Leaders Community in The Hague, I empower young innovators to tackle global challenges through ethical AI solutions and build engaged communities that foster innovation and collaboration.
- Wafa M'ribahAI Product @Accuris | Enterprise AI Trainer | Women in AI Partnership ManagerMy goal is to make AI more accessible - less abstract and scary through leveraging my unique Background of deep technical Knowledge and business understanding
STUDENT
- Self-paced learning through our online platformSelected workshops
- Direct communication with a mentor via chat in your personal dashboard
- Curator support and homework review
- Opportunity to participate in Pitch Day and present to investors
€299
/month
Self-Education
AI Program
AI Program
Personal mentorship AI Program
€899
/month
- Unlimited workshops & events
- 40+ workshops
- 12 tailored consultations
- Development Roadmaps Full info support
- VC pitches with referral
- Grant opportunity access
We accept only 10 startups this batch
We welcome early-stage startups and founders with strong ambition, innovative ideas, and the drive to grow internationally. You can apply whether you already have an MVP, first users, or just a well-developed concept.
You don’t need existing traction to apply. We work with teams at different stages — from idea to early product. What matters most is your commitment, market potential, and vision.
Yes, the program is fully remote. You can join from anywhere in the world. All sessions, workshops, and mentorship are delivered online.
At the end of the annual program, we organize a pitch day with our investor network. The €25K grant will be awarded to one of the 10 finalist startups based on jury evaluation and potential
No, we don’t take equity. This is a zero-equity acceleration program designed to help founders grow without giving away shares.