The School of Startups provides the resources, guidance and environment to set your business on the path to success.
Through immersive, hands-on training and dedicated mentoring, our programme equips 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 want to set up a startup.
Benefits
Selected projects for the 2026 intake 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.
- Training led by experts
- Practical workshops: Market analysis, business model validation, differentiation, marketing, pricing, intellectual property, go-to-market strategy, preparation for investment
- Pitch training
- Networking with partners, investors and entrepreneurs
- Connections with industry, start-ups and academia
Timetable
September 2026 – Applications open
October 2026 – Kick-off
January 2027 – Pitch Day
