2023 Fall
Congratulations to the Grand Winners!
Welcome to the newest edition of the StartSmart Accelerator 2023 !
Meet our Finalists .
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We're grateful for the support of our partners and sponsors!
Their contributions enable us to provide our accelerator program and support the growth of technology entrepreneurship in South Eastern Europe.
StartSmart Accelerator is our flagship program, designed to empower technology startups in South Eastern Europe. Building on the success of the MIT Enterprise Forum Greece Startup Competition, the StartSmart Accelerator provides startups with the resources, guidance, and connections they need to succeed. We focus primarily on deep tech startups transferring technology from the lab to the market, leveraging our know-how and network to accelerate their growth.
Key dates
Here are the key dates for the upcoming edition of the StartSmart Accelerator:
Application Period: July 5 – September 10
1st judging round: September 18-23
Semifinalists’ announcement: September 25
Online welcome event for semifinalists: September 26
Semifinalists’ mentoring period: September up to December
Series of Webinars “Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup”: September 28 – October 26
Webinar “Legal matters for Greece & Europe”: October 4
Webinar “Legal matters for the US”: October 6
Webinar “The Art of Negotiation”: October 11
Webinar “How to build out your team”: October 13
Webinar “Funding Tools for Companies Close to Commercialization”: October 18
Webinar “Digital Marketing”: October 20
Webinar “Perfect Pitch”: October 30-31
One-on-one coaching sessions: November 1-10
One-on-one polish sessions: November 13-14
Investors Pitch Night Event: November 20
2nd judging round: November 22-24
Finalists’ announcement: November 28
Webinar “Investment Readiness : Ticking the Boxes”: November 30
Webinar “PR & SEO”: December 6
Webinar “Product Strategy & Design”: December 8
Final Judging: December 12
Awards Ceremony: December 13
How to apply
Ready to take your startup to the next level? Here’s how to apply to the StartSmart Accelerator:
- Review the eligibility criteria and make sure your startup qualifies.
- Prepare your application, including [specific materials or information required].
- Click the 'Apply Now' button below to go to our application platform.
- Complete the application form and submit it before the deadline.
