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    VCs and Startup Programs in Portugal (2026)

    Browse updated 2026 startup programs, accelerators, incubators, and venture capital investors in Portugal. Find open deadlines, offers, and funding.

    Updated Jun 2026

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    Demium - Lisbon logo
    Incubator

    Demium - Lisbon

    International Talent Investor: We take individuals and existing startups from an idea to funding and beyond.

    Demium - Lisbon: International Talent Investor: We take individuals and existing startups from an idea to funding and beyond.. Stage: Non Equity Assistance, Pre-Seed +2. Focus: Tech, AI +18. Incubator, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. Up to €500K available.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Non Equity Assistance, Pre-Seed +2

    Focus

    Tech, AI +18

    Offer

    Up to €500K

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    Poolside Web3 Accelerator logo
    Accelerator

    Poolside Web3 Accelerator

    Empowering founders to build, launch and scale in the Web3 space.

    Open
    Poolside Web3 Accelerator: Empowering founders to build, launch and scale in the Web3 space.. Stage: Crowdfunding, Early Stage VC +2. Focus: Finance, Financial Services +3. Accelerator, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. $100k (negotiable) available.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Crowdfunding, Early Stage VC +2

    Focus

    Finance, Financial Services +3

    Offer

    $100k (negotiable)

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    Lunar Labs logo
    Growth Program

    Lunar Labs

    Incubator and accelerator 🧪 empowering crypto projects with experience, network and capital. Powered by Lunar Strategy

    Open
    Lunar Labs: Incubator and accelerator 🧪 empowering crypto projects with experience, network and capital. Powered by Lunar Strategy. Stage: Growth Equity. Focus: AI, Blockchain +2. Growth Program, Family Office, Accelerator, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Growth Equity

    Focus

    AI, Blockchain +2

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    EIT Digital Venture Program logo
    Growth Program

    EIT Digital Venture Program

    Tailor-made growth support for European tech scaleups

    EIT Digital Venture Program: Tailor-made growth support for European tech scaleups. Stage: Pre-Seed. Growth Program, Accelerator, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Brussels, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Malta, Portugal, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Belgium, Europe. 25K available.
    Brussels
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    +21
    Stage

    Pre-Seed

    Offer

    25K

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    AgileGTM Blockchain Fund logo
    Accelerator

    AgileGTM Blockchain Fund

    Investing in Blockchain without Crypto speculation

    Open
    AgileGTM Blockchain Fund: Investing in Blockchain without Crypto speculation. Stage: Multi-Stage VC. Focus: B2B, Blockchain +6. Accelerator, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Worldwide, Europe, North America. $150k for up to 6% available.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +3
    Stage

    Multi-Stage VC

    Focus

    B2B, Blockchain +6

    Offer

    $150k for up to 6%

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    Satgana logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Satgana

    Climate Tech Venture Capital firm investing in the next generation of founders building the Future of Earth

    Open
    Satgana: Climate Tech Venture Capital firm investing in the next generation of founders building the Future of Earth. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: Climate Impact, Circular Economy +12. Check size: $25,000,000 – $500,000. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Portugal, Europe.
    Portugal
    Europe
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    Climate Impact, Circular Economy +12

    Check size

    $25,000,000 – $500,000

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    Build Up Labs Startup Incubator logo
    Startup Studio

    Build Up Labs Startup Incubator

    A startup studio that builds, launches and grows new digital businesses since 2014

    OpenRemote
    Build Up Labs Startup Incubator: A startup studio that builds, launches and grows new digital businesses since 2014. Stage: Pre-Seed. Focus: Software, Social +2. Startup Studio. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed

    Focus

    Software, Social +2

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    Shilling logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Shilling

    We are a leading €52M early-stage VC for entrepreneurs who want to go far and scale fast. Grow with us.

    OpenCan lead
    Shilling: We are a leading €52M early-stage VC for entrepreneurs who want to go far and scale fast. Grow with us.. Stage: Seed, Pre-Seed +3. Focus: SaaS, Prosumer +64. Check size: $100,000 – $1,000,000. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed, Pre-Seed +3

    Focus

    SaaS, Prosumer +64

    Check size

    $100,000 – $1,000,000

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    MSM impact VC logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    MSM impact VC

    Homepage - MSM impact VC fund

    Open
    MSM impact VC: Homepage - MSM impact VC fund. Focus: Impact, Sustainability +6. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. €100k - €1.5M available.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Focus

    Impact, Sustainability +6

    Offer

    €100k - €1.5M

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    Indico Capital logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Indico Capital

    Supporting the best tech and sustainable companies going from local to global‍ | Indico Capital Partners

    Open
    Indico Capital: Supporting the best tech and sustainable companies going from local to global‍ | Indico Capital Partners. Stage: Seed, Pre-Seed. Focus: SaaS. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. €250k - €10M available.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed, Pre-Seed

    Focus

    SaaS

    Offer

    €250k - €10M

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    August One logo
    Investment Management

    August One

    Investing In Good. for Good.

    OpenCan lead
    August One: Investing In Good. for Good.. Stage: Growth Equity. Focus: Deep Tech, Blue Economy +3. Investment Management, Family Office. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Growth Equity

    Focus

    Deep Tech, Blue Economy +3

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    Fernando Martinelli logo
    Angel Investor

    Fernando Martinelli

    Fernando Martinelli is the Co-Founder and CEO at Balancer Labs. He was the Co-Founder of Brasil Mate before that.

    OpenCan lead
    Fernando Martinelli: Fernando Martinelli is the Co-Founder and CEO at Balancer Labs. He was the Co-Founder of Brasil Mate before that.. Angel Investor. Located in Portugal, Europe, Middle East.
    Portugal
    Europe
    +1
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    Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM) logo
    Corporate VC

    Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM)

    Venture capital company with a global aim, financially driven and oriented to make businesses prosper.

    OpenCan lead
    Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM): Venture capital company with a global aim, financially driven and oriented to make businesses prosper.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC. Focus: Cybersecurity, Retail +4. Corporate VC. Located in Maia, Portugal, Europe, Middle East.
    Maia
    Portugal
    +2
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC

    Focus

    Cybersecurity, Retail +4

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    EDP Ventures logo
    Corporate VC

    EDP Ventures

    EDP Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of EDP.

    OpenCan lead
    EDP Ventures: EDP Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of EDP.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +1. Focus: Energy, Renewables +8. Corporate VC. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe, Middle East.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +2
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +1

    Focus

    Energy, Renewables +8

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    COREangels Lisbon logo
    Angel network

    COREangels Lisbon

    We are a group of serial entrepreneurs and angels based in Portugal.

    Open
    COREangels Lisbon: We are a group of serial entrepreneurs and angels based in Portugal.. Stage: Seed. Angel network, Angel Investor. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

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    Alpac Capital logo
    Private Equity Firm

    Alpac Capital

    We are an equity investor with a hands-on approach to supporting international business scaling.

    OpenCan lead
    Alpac Capital: We are an equity investor with a hands-on approach to supporting international business scaling.. Stage: Early Stage VC, Growth +1. Focus: Industry Agnostic, Sector Agnostic +4. Private Equity Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Early Stage VC, Growth +1

    Focus

    Industry Agnostic, Sector Agnostic +4

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    Dylan Smith logo
    Solo angel

    Dylan Smith

    Experienced Investor & CFA Charterholder bridging European capital with African innovation.

    Open
    Dylan Smith: Experienced Investor & CFA Charterholder bridging European capital with African innovation.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed +1. Focus: Infra, Infrastructure. Check size: $5,000 – $100,000. Solo angel. Located in Portugal, Europe.
    Portugal
    Europe
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed +1

    Focus

    Infra, Infrastructure

    Check size

    $5,000 – $100,000

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    BlueCrow Capital logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    BlueCrow Capital

    N/A

    Open
    BlueCrow Capital: N/A. Stage: Seed. Focus: Generalist, No Sector +4. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

    Focus

    Generalist, No Sector +4

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    Iberis Capital logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Iberis Capital

    We are an investment manager.

    OpenCan lead
    Iberis Capital: We are an investment manager.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +1. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +1

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    Beta-i logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Beta-i

    We are focused on fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem.

    Open
    Beta-i: We are focused on fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: E-Learning, Edutech +5. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    E-Learning, Edutech +5

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    FastTrack VC logo
    Private Equity Firm

    FastTrack VC

    We are a venture capital firm focused on seed investments in companies led by exceptional founders.

    Open
    FastTrack VC: We are a venture capital firm focused on seed investments in companies led by exceptional founders.. Stage: Seed. Private Equity Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

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    REDangels logo
    Angel network

    REDangels

    We are driven by a belief in groundbreaking ideas and disruptive potential.

    OpenCan lead
    REDangels: We are driven by a belief in groundbreaking ideas and disruptive potential.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Angel network, Angel Investor. Located in Aveiro, Portugal, Europe.
    Aveiro
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

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    COREangels logo
    Angel network

    COREangels

    We operate angel funds around the world.

    OpenCan lead
    COREangels: We operate angel funds around the world.. Stage: Seed. Angel network, Angel Investor. Located in Aveiro, Portugal, Europe.
    Aveiro
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

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    Olisipo Way logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Olisipo Way

    We are a venture firm supporting new businesses.

    OpenCan lead
    Olisipo Way: We are a venture firm supporting new businesses.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

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    hypra.fund logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    hypra.fund

    We are a joint venture fund dedicated to developing the next generation of internet technologies.

    Open
    hypra.fund: We are a joint venture fund dedicated to developing the next generation of internet technologies.. Stage: Seed. Check size: $100,000 – $5,000,000. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

    Check size

    $100,000 – $5,000,000

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    Ask Capital logo
    Private Equity Firm

    Ask Capital

    We provide a diverse range of services to our clients.

    OpenCan lead
    Ask Capital: We provide a diverse range of services to our clients.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC. Private Equity Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC

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    Bionova Capital logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Bionova Capital

    We are a venture capital firm focusing on innovative European companies.

    OpenCan lead
    Bionova Capital: We are a venture capital firm focusing on innovative European companies.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC. Focus: Medical Device, Therapy +10. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC

    Focus

    Medical Device, Therapy +10

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    Fabio Ferreira logo
    Solo angel

    Fabio Ferreira

    20 years of experience in IT in several industries, last 10 in cybersecurity always connected to the business and angelinvestor since 2024

    Open
    Fabio Ferreira: 20 years of experience in IT in several industries, last 10 in cybersecurity always connected to the business and angelinvestor since 2024. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: Advanced Materials, Optics +22. Check size: $1,000,000 – $10,000. Solo angel. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    Advanced Materials, Optics +22

    Check size

    $1,000,000 – $10,000

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    Semapa Next logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Semapa Next

    Open
    Semapa Next: Startup program. Stage: Early Stage VC, Growth. Focus: Healthier Living, Metaverse +66. Check size: $3,000,000 – $5,000,000. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Early Stage VC, Growth

    Focus

    Healthier Living, Metaverse +66

    Check size

    $3,000,000 – $5,000,000

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    Best Horizon logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Best Horizon

    We are a venture capital platform offering financing, mentorship, and extensive network access.

    Open
    Best Horizon: We are a venture capital platform offering financing, mentorship, and extensive network access.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: Finserv, WealthTech +13. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    Finserv, WealthTech +13

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    Mustard Seed Maze logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Mustard Seed Maze

    Open
    Mustard Seed Maze: Startup program. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: SDG, Tech For Good +18. Check size: $100 – $1,000,000. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    SDG, Tech For Good +18

    Check size

    $100 – $1,000,000

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    APEX Capital logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    APEX Capital

    APEX Capital is a sports focused investment company backed by +70 professional athletes across F1, Soccer, Golf, Boxing, Tennis, and more.

    OpenCan lead
    APEX Capital: APEX Capital is a sports focused investment company backed by +70 professional athletes across F1, Soccer, Golf, Boxing, Tennis, and more.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed +2. Focus: Esports, VR +19. Check size: $100 – $4,000,000. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Oeiras, Portugal, Europe.
    Oeiras
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed +2

    Focus

    Esports, VR +19

    Check size

    $100 – $4,000,000

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    Sparkfood Ventures logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Sparkfood Ventures

    Sparkfood empowers bold innovations and visionary founders, redefining ingredients for healthier lives and a thriving planet.

    Open
    Sparkfood Ventures: Sparkfood empowers bold innovations and visionary founders, redefining ingredients for healthier lives and a thriving planet.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC. Focus: Foodtech, Food +23. Check size: $500 – $3,000,000. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Maia, Portugal, Europe.
    Maia
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC

    Focus

    Foodtech, Food +23

    Check size

    $500 – $3,000,000

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    BrainTrust logo
    Angel Investor

    BrainTrust

    We are a group of business angels based in Europe.

    Open
    BrainTrust: We are a group of business angels based in Europe.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Angel Investor. Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe.
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

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    Porto Venture logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Porto Venture

    Open
    Porto Venture: Startup program. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: Middleware, Cloud +7. Check size: $250 – $2,000,000. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Porto, Portugal, Europe.
    Porto
    Portugal
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    Middleware, Cloud +7

    Check size

    $250 – $2,000,000

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    Plug and Play Tech Center - Batch Program logo
    Accelerator

    Plug and Play Tech Center - Batch Program

    Plug and Play is a seed and early-stage investor focused on great teams leading emerging growth companies. Plug and Play runs 12 industry-specific accelerator…

    ClosedCan lead
    Plug and Play Tech Center - Batch Program: Plug and Play is a seed and early-stage investor focused on great teams leading emerging growth companies. Plug and Play runs 12 industry-specific accelerator…. Stage: Seed, Series A +5. Focus: Enterprise Software, FinTech +83. Accelerator, Venture Capital Firm, Co-working Space, University Program. Located in Sunnyvale, Ann Arbor, USA, UK, Germany, Japan, Canada, France, Israel, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Italy, The Netherlands, Australia, Indonesia, Sweden, Finland, Morocco, Belgium, India, Poland, Ireland, China, South Korea, Austria, UAE, Denmark, Mexico, Chile, Hong Kong, Turkey, Estonia, Portugal, Norway, New Zealand, Thailand, Latvia, Taiwan, South Africa, Russia, Colombia, Kenya, Czech Republic, Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina, Uganda, Greece, Iceland, Lithuania, Hungary, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Venezuela, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, Malaysia, Oman, Ecuador, Romania, Malta, Libya, Slovakia, Panama, Bulgaria, Anguilla, Guatemala, Myanmar, Tunisia, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Moldova, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Pakistan, El Salvador, North America, Europe, Asia, MENA, South America, Oceania, Africa, Worldwide, Emerging Markets, EMEA, Middle East. Apply by Application closed. $50K - $1M available.
    Sunnyvale
    Ann Arbor
    +90
    Stage

    Seed, Series A +5

    Focus

    Enterprise Software, FinTech +83

    Offer

    $50K - $1M

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    Techstars - Winter Cohort Applications logo
    Accelerator

    Techstars - Winter Cohort Applications

    Techstars is a global platform that provides investment and innovation. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect w…

    ClosedCan lead
    Techstars - Winter Cohort Applications: Techstars is a global platform that provides investment and innovation. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect w…. Stage: Early Stage VC, Seed +2. Focus: Enterprise Software, FinTech +38. Accelerator, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Boulder, USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Israel, Singapore, Australia, The Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Cyprus, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, North America, Europe, Asia, MENA, South America, Oceania, Africa, Middle East. Apply by Application closed.
    Boulder
    USA
    +67
    Stage

    Early Stage VC, Seed +2

    Focus

    Enterprise Software, FinTech +38

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    European Innovation Council (EIC) - Accelerator Program logo
    Accelerator

    European Innovation Council (EIC) - Accelerator Program

    EU-backed flagship program with substantial funding

    Closed
    European Innovation Council (EIC) - Accelerator Program: EU-backed flagship program with substantial funding. Stage: Grant, Equity +1. Focus: Deep Tech, BioTech +20. Accelerator, Grant. Located in Brussels, Belgium, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Tunisia, Israel, USA, Europe, MENA, Middle East, Asia, Africa, North America. Apply by Application closed.
    Brussels
    Belgium
    +48
    Stage

    Grant, Equity +1

    Focus

    Deep Tech, BioTech +20

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