Why Apply?

• Gain Critical Knowledge & Skills: Learn through workshops, webinars, and expert mentoring to refine your business model, market strategies, and overcome early-stage challenges.
• Access a Powerful Network: Connect with mentors, industry experts, investors, and startups.
• Present on a Global Stage: Showcase your startup at an international event in Prague to media, investors, and industry leaders.
• Enhance Startup Performance: Structured support helps startups raise funding, scale faster, and achieve long-term success.

Who Can Apply?

• Teams with at least two members; One member must be a student/researcher from the participating countries.
• Science-based projects/startups with a technological focus in ICT (TRL 4+)

What You’ll Get:

• Mentoring Support: Tailored advice from expert mentors
• Workshops: Learn about strategy, business development, funding, and more
• Funding Expertise: Guidance from early-stage investors and public funding experts
• Access to Facilities: Tools for your work, such as computational resources, laboratories, and co-working spaces (availability varies by region)

Application Process:

Phase 1: Submit the application form by the deadlines (Feb 28, 2025).

Phase 2: Prepare a pitch deck (there is a template), answer market questions, and participate in a country interview.

Phase 3: Conduct a market analysis, answer IP questions, interview with the International Board of Experts.

Apply Now & Turn Your Idea into Reality!    

For more details and application, visit DDAccelerator website www.ddaccelerator.com.

CRO Contact: Visnja.Stepanic@irb.hr

Tel: +385 1 457 1356