Bringing a spark to the startup ecosystem in CEE
We believe in early-stage founders and help them build something the big names can't ignore.
No equity. No co-financing. No hidden terms.
Our Alumni
Up to €20,000 non-dilutive funding
Applications open 08.06.2026 · Any topic · Any industry
Up to €8,000 non-dilutive funding
Applications open 08.06.2026 · Envi-Tech · Clean-Tech · Circular Economy
You focus on building. We open the doors.
Single cross-border entry point connecting startups to investors, experts, and markets outside the major innovation hubs.
Learn moreCEE Startup Voucher
Up to €20,000 non-dilutive cash prize plus expert connections across three partner regions.
Open Innovation
Corporates bring the challenge. Startups bring the solution.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
We reach where traditional accelerators don't. Universities, government, corporates, and SMEs.
Thematic Accelerators
Environment, Health & more coming!
We grow alongside our founders.
Words from our alumni.
In early-stage startups, a small push at the right moment makes a huge difference. For us, that was the CEE Startup Voucher. It advanced our research, connected us with the Czech…
Co-Founder, Spicy Cells
The CEE SUV gave us valuable pitching experience in an international setting and great feedback from the jury. The follow-up support in putting the funding to good use was just as…
Founder, YoungLink
CEE SUV gave us far more than we expected. The whole process—from the application to the final—helped us sharpen how we communicate what OWASmooth does and who we do it for. It…
Founder, OWASmooth
