START Program 2026

About

The START Program 2026 offers a 9-week pre-incubation track for startup teams and founders in Europe, providing expert workshops, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help develop business ideas and prototypes.

Benefits

• 📚Weekly Expert Workshops
  Weekly expert workshops
• 🤝1:1 Mentoring
• 1:1 mentoring from experienced startup coaches
• 🛠️ Team Development
  Development of team responsibilities
• 🎯Customer Validation
  Validation of target customer
• 🚀Prototype Creation
  Creation of initial prototypes
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Networking opportunities with peers.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startup teams and founders
• No specific company registration requirements mentioned
• Open to individuals with a business model or just an idea
• Must be willing to participate in workshops and mentoring
• Must be based in Europe or willing to participate in European programs.

Participation Commitments

• 9-week program duration
• Participation in weekly workshops
• Engagement in mentoring sessions
• No fees or payment requirements mentioned
• No equity or return terms mentioned.

Target Sector

All sectors

Target Location

Europe