The School of Startups provides the resources, guidance and environment to set your business on the path to success.
Over 90 hours of immersive, hands-on training and dedicated mentoring will equip selected entrepreneurs with the tools to validate and develop their ideas in the market.
This three-month acceleration programme supports business ideas in areas such as web3, healthcare, arts and design, tourism, cleantech, energy, space, fintech, AI and much more.
Who can apply
Aspiring entrepreneurs with business ideas in the fields of arts, science, technology, healthcare or cleantech who wish to set up a start-up.
Benefits
Projects selected for the 2026 edition will have access to UPTEC’s workspaces, an extensive network of events comprising over 100 annual initiatives, and a network of investors, industry partners and entrepreneurs. Benefits include practical workshops covering market analysis, differentiation, marketing, pricing, intellectual property, investment readiness and presentation training.
- Working in UPTEC’s spaces
- Training led by experts
- Dedicated mentoring
- Pitch training sessions
- Networking with partners, investors and entrepreneurs
- Connections with industry, startups and academia
September 2026 – Applications open
October 2026 – Kick-off
January 2027 – Pitch Day
