Deadline Date: Ongoing
The Startup Wise Guys is offering an acceleration program designed to help early-stage B2B startups strengthen their business strategy, improve go-to-market execution, and scale through expert mentorship, funding support and access to a global startup ecosystem.
The program focuses on AI & Automation including agents, copilots, edge AI, and synthetic data; Cybersecurity & Data Privacy including zero trust, post-quantum, and compliance technologies; Sustainability & Energy Tech including carbon optimization and green technologies; Next-generation Connectivity including 5G+, IoT, and digital twins; Human–Machine Interfaces including AR/VR and spatial computing for industry and Vertical specialized tools for sectors such as healthcare, logistics and manufacturing.
The acceleration program provides tailored guidance and support from mentors and industry experts to help startups navigate company-building challenges and refine their market strategies. Participants gain access to a large network of mentors, investors, and fellow founders, creating opportunities for collaboration and long-term partnerships.
Selected startups can receive convertible investment funding of up to €100,000 with a program cost of €35,000, along with an opportunity for additional follow-on funding of up to €250,000. Over the course of three months, participating teams will take part in workshops and masterclasses covering areas such as product development, fundraising, technology solutions, pitching, and marketing strategies.
The program also includes networking events with mentors, investors, and founders, founder experience sessions featuring entrepreneurial journeys and lessons learned, intensive pitch practice sessions for Demo Day preparation, and personalized mentoring tailored to each startup’s business needs.
The accelerator is intended for ambitious, goal-oriented early-stage B2B startups that are building for long-term growth. To be eligible for the full-time acceleration program, startups must have a working MVP, at least two co-founders or team members, and initial customer traction, monthly recurring revenue, or revenues.
For more information, visit Startup Wise Guys.
