Deadline Date: February 13, 2026
The Star Venture Programme is a 24-month accelerator supporting high-potential tech startups with mentoring, advisory services, and market access to fast-track growth.
Selected startups will benefit from business diagnostics workshops, business advisory, mentoring, access to finance, access to market, as well as cloud-computing services and e-learning. This programme is designed for tech-enabled ventures based in one of the EBRD’s participating countries of operations, with the potential for significant scale and an annual turnover of less than €1 million. Eligible applicants must offer an innovative, scalable tech-driven solution or business model, qualify as an SME under the EU definition, have an annual turnover of less than EUR 1 million, operate in at least one EBRD country of operation, and be majority-owned by citizens of the relevant EBRD country.
Applicants must be less than 10 years old, counted from the date of company registration, and be committed to continuous engagement throughout the 24-month programme. Startups across diverse sectors are encouraged to apply, provided they are not involved in military products or services, gambling, or tobacco. Through this programme, startups receive targeted support to enhance operational capabilities, gain strategic insights, and increase access to finance and markets, positioning them for sustainable growth and long-term impact.
For more information, visit EBRD.
