We track 13 organisations in this sector across 6+ countries.
13 entries.
Founded in 2015 by Alexandre Fourtoy. 1Kubator is a private incubator network in 10+ cities that forms startups from scratch in a 10-month program, and provides pre-seed funding typically €15K-€35K (often around €25K for about 10% equity) via the 1KVEST fund managed by Phitrust Impact Investors. Supported 500+ entrepreneurs. Scope: National.
Accelerace is Denmark's longest-running accelerator and pre-seed investor, founded in 2008 to help early-stage teams validate products, refine go-to-market strategy, and access investors. The program runs multiple tracks across general tech, life science, and sustainability, and pairs founders with a large mentor network. Accelerace also invests small tickets in selected teams and helps them prepare for follow-on funding. It has supported 800+ Nordic startups and remains a core launchpad in the Danish ecosystem.
byFounders is a Copenhagen-based venture fund built around the idea that early-stage founders benefit most from investors who have already built and scaled companies themselves. The firm is backed by a broad collective of Nordic and Baltic founders and operators, giving portfolio companies access not only to capital but also to practical advice on hiring, go-to-market, product development, and international expansion. That structure makes byFounders more than a conventional seed fund; it operates as a networked operating layer for startups emerging from the Nordic-Baltic region. Its importance in the directory is strategic because it fills the middle of the ecosystem pipeline: after founders are incubated by universities, venture builders, or accelerators, but before they are ready for large global growth funds, they need a seed investor that can professionalize the company and prepare it for the next round. byFounders has become one of the clearest examples of that role in Northern Europe. It also helps connect smaller regional startup communities into a shared capital network, which is especially relevant for Baltic and Nordic founders that need international reach early.
Opened 2018 with Dieter Schwarz Foundation support. Runs an Incubator for idea validation and a 12-week Accelerator for investor readiness; notable mobility and AI startups. Support: training, mentorship, foundation grants. Scope: Regional (Heilbronn-Franken).
Fast Track Malmö is a startup accelerator based in Malmö, Sweden, that has gained recognition for its founder-friendly approach and strong results. Launched in 2015 and backed by Malmö’s public and private stakeholders (including Malmö City, Minc incubator, and VC firm Hax), Fast Track Malmö (FTM) selects around 10 startups per year from around the world for its program. The accelerator provides an up-front investment of €50,000 for 5% equity – a relatively generous seed deal – along with a 3-month intensive program and free housing for international teams. Each cohort gets access to mentors from successful Swedish startups (like King, Truecaller, etc.) and a series of workshops on product, growth, and fundraising. FTM has been particularly successful in drawing startups from across Europe to Malmö, turning the city into a surprising startup hotspot. Alumni have gone on to raise over $100M collectively. For instance, Worldfavor (sustainability data platform) and Bibliotech (UK edtech) both participated in FTM and later raised significant rounds. The program culminates in Demo Day during Malmö Startup Live, where founders pitch to a curated audience of Nordic and international investors. Fast Track Malmö prides itself on its supportive community – it often ranks highly in founder NPS surveys. Notably, 70%+ of its startups secure funding within 6 months post-program. Malmö’s strengths in game development and IoT sometimes reflect in FTM cohorts (some gaming startups and hardware/IoT teams have come through). Another distinctive trait: FTM works closely with Minc, the Malmö incubator, to offer follow-on incubation and soft landings for teams that relocate to Sweden. This extended support helped Fast Track Malmö produce success stories despite operating in a smaller ecosystem. By 2023, the accelerator reported its alumni have created 100+ jobs and 30% of them have at least one female founder – stats that underscore its impact and inclusive ethos. Fast Track Malmö demonstrates that with smart funding and community backing, even a mid-sized city can accelerate startups to global success.
H-Farm was founded in 2005 by Riccardo Donadon and Maurizio Rossi near Treviso in the Venetian countryside, positioning itself as one of the earliest startup incubators in Europe — predating Y Combinator's launch by only months. The platform has since grown into a publicly listed (since 2015) innovation campus combining startup acceleration, corporate digital transformation services, and three international schools educating over 1,150 students aged 3–18. H-Farm has supported approximately 120 startups and is ranked among Italy's top innovation hubs by the Financial Times.
IDEA Innovation Center is the largest non-profit incubator-accelerator for startups in Cyprus, established in 2015 by the Bank of Cyprus and partner organisations. Its nine-month Startup Program provides participants with €20,000 in seed capital, structured business training, mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs, and professional services in legal, accounting, and ICT. Since its launch, IDEA has supported over 82 startups, trained more than 5,000 entrepreneurs, and invested over €4 million into the Cyprus innovation ecosystem. It was recognised as the European Winner in the 2019 European Commission Enterprise Promotion Awards.
Launched 2014 by Credit Agricole. National accelerator network with 30+ villages across France offering coworking, mentorship, and business connections with CA's banking network. Sector-agnostic (fintech, agritech, etc.). Scope: National.
Established 1996. Paris economic development agency running 20+ thematic incubators (sports, foodtech, smart cities, etc.) with coaching, offices, and corporate partners; supports hundreds of startups annually and hosts ecosystem events. Scope: Regional (Paris).
Founded 2014. Six-month program for entrepreneurial teams with coworking, mentoring, and technology partners; alumni include energy and healthcare startups. Support: mentorship, workspace, partner resources. Scope: Regional (East Germany).
Startup Lisboa is a key incubator in Portugal’s capital, established in 2012 as a public-private initiative to boost entrepreneurship in the city. Situated in downtown Lisbon’s Baixa district in renovated historic buildings, Startup Lisboa provides mentorship, workspace, and networking for early-stage startups across sectors. It was launched with backing from the Lisbon City Council, bank Montepio, and IAPMEI (the Portuguese SME agency), reflecting strong civic support. Over an incubation period of up to 3 years, startups receive guidance on refining their business model, access to strategic partners, and help connecting with investors. Office space is a big draw: Startup Lisboa offers subsidized offices and co-working spots to dozens of startups, easing a major burden in early stages. The incubator runs several vertical programs, including dedicated tracks for tourism, social innovation, and fintech in partnership with corporates. Lisbon’s booming tourism industry spurred Startup Lisboa to create initiatives for travel-tech and “Smart Tourism” – alumni in this space include Unbabel (AI translation for customer service, now a scaleup with $90M+ raised). Other success stories from Startup Lisboa’s portfolio are EatTasty (food delivery, expanded to Madrid) and Hole19 (a golf app with millions of users). Besides incubation, Startup Lisboa manages events like the Lisbon Challenge (an international acceleration program) and interfaces with Portugal’s Startup Visa program to attract foreign founders. They also collaborate with Web Summit (the major tech conference hosted in Lisbon) to showcase local talent. A distinctive project is the “Made of Lisboa” community brand, which Startup Lisboa spearheads to unite the city’s tech scene. The incubator has supported over 300 startups, which have created an estimated 3,000+ jobs. Startup Lisboa also played a role in rejuvenating Lisbon’s downtown, turning it into a lively startup hub. With Lisbon now on the map as a startup-friendly city (helped by initiatives like €200M VC fund of funds from the government), Startup Lisboa continues to be at the heart of it – fostering new companies in an open, founder-centric environment, and solidifying Lisbon’s reputation as a launchpad for international startups in Southern Europe.
Launched in 2020, VentureCake is a Vienna-based early-stage accelerator providing a structured mentoring track, ecosystem access, and coworking space in central Vienna. The program supports pre-seed and seed startups across tech sectors with workshops on fundraising, product development, and go-to-market. Each cohort culminates in a Demo Day with a EUR 250K pitch prize. VentureCake connects founders with Austrian corporate partners and angel investors. Scope: Local (Vienna).
Founded 2001. Multi-sector accelerator helping early-stage tech startups reach first customers and EUR 1M ARR within 3 years. KPI-driven programs, zero-equity loans, and coaching; portfolio has 50+ exits. Scope: Regional (Ile-de-France).