Startup Accelerators in Europe (2026)

European founders have more options than ever, from pre-seed funds like Seedcamp to talent investors like Entrepreneurs First and highly selective programs like EWOR. We list 15 programs below, with each one's cheque size, equity and application questions.

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  Seedcamp

  Europe's most prominent early-stage fund. Invests at the earliest stages with ongoing support. If you're build...

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  $500K

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  EWOR

  Elite European accelerator by founders who've built €12B+ in exits. Offers both Ideation Fellowship (pre-idea)...

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  $165K

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  EIC Accelerator (EU)

  The EU's largest innovation funding program. Up to €2.5M in grants (non-dilutive) plus up to €15M in equity. M...

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  $15000K

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  EIT InnoEnergy

  EU's leading clean energy accelerator. Grants up to €500K. Backed Northvolt from early stage. If you're buildi...

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  $550K

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  Startup Wise Guys

  Strong European accelerator focused on B2B SaaS and Fintech. Good for founders building for European markets.

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  $275K · 10%

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  Rockstart

  Dutch accelerator focused on Energy and AgriFood verticals. Strong European corporate partner network. Good fo...

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  $165K · 8%

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  Tenity (formerly F10)

  Swiss fintech accelerator (rebranded from F10). Deep connections to Swiss banking system including SIX Group....

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  $165K · 8%

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  Venture Kick

  Swiss program that gives up to CHF 150K with zero equity. Three-phase funding model. Only for Switzerland-base...

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  $165K · 0%

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  Zinc VC

  London venture builder. Pays you a salary while you find a co-founder and build a company around a mission. £1...

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  $150K · 12%

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  Sting

  Stockholm's premier accelerator. Strong Scandinavian tech ecosystem (Spotify, Klarna, Northvolt). Good for Nor...

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  $132K · 8%

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  NDRC (National Digital Research Centre)

  Ireland's leading startup accelerator at Dogpatch Labs. €100K investment with connections to Enterprise Irelan...

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  $100K · 10%

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  WILCO

  French accelerator providing grants (no equity) and mentorship. Connected to BPI France and the broader French...

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  $77K · 0%

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  Bethnal Green Ventures

  UK's leading impact accelerator. If your startup has a social or environmental mission, this is the best dedic...

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  $40K · 6%

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  EIT Digital Accelerator

  EU-funded accelerator for scaling digital tech across Europe. No equity taken. Helps with market expansion int...

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  0%

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  Station F

  World's largest startup campus in Paris. 30+ partner programs from Meta, Microsoft, L'Oreal and others. Apply...

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