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Impact HEATMAP

Discover the future of impact and ESG innovation with our Impact Vertical Heatmap. Explore the latest data trends, meet the top startups shaping the field, and dive into hot ecosystem initiatives. Plus, get inspired by thought-provoking articles from leading experts driving sustainable change across Europe.

African HEATMAP

Uncover the pulse of Africa’s startup landscape with our African Heatmap. Track emerging data trends, discover standout startups, and explore dynamic ecosystem initiatives driving growth across the continent. Gain fresh insights from expert voices shaping Africa’s innovation future.

Agrifood HEATMAP

Dive into the Agrifood Heatmap to explore how startups are transforming the future of food and agriculture. From cutting-edge data trends and top-performing innovators to groundbreaking ecosystem initiatives, get a full view of the forces shaping sustainable agrifood. Don’t miss expert insights on the challenges and opportunities redefining the sector.

BLUE ECONOMY HEATMAP

Dive into the future of the Blue Economy with our dedicated Vertical Heatmap. Explore key data insights, discover pioneering startups transforming ocean and water-based innovation, and uncover leading ecosystem initiatives driving sustainability. Plus, get inspired by expert articles highlighting the people and projects shaping Europe’s blue growth.

HUNGARY HEATMAP

Explore Hungary’s Startup Acceleration Landscape with our latest Heatmap. Discover how local innovators, accelerators, and investors are building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem. Dive into key data insights, meet emerging startups, and see how cross-border collaborations are shaping Hungary’s place in Europe’s innovation scene.

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Hottest Startup Accelerators

MOST POPULAR ACCELERATORS

Find the best accelerators. Our selection is based on their popularity among tech startup founders in ongoing surveys among European entrepreneurs.

TOP EQUITY FREE PROGRAMS

This is for those startuppers who hold their equity close to their hearts – but still look for a boost to their scale-up strategy. Check out these equity-free incubators!

Funding More Than 100,000 €

See early-stage accelerators who offer the largest amount of funding for seed startups. This list shows startup programs that put at least 100k € on the table.

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The Heatmap Startup List

Subscribe to our list of the latest startups graduating from Europe´s top accelerator programs. We track and list data on startups graduating from important startup accelerator programs in Europe.

Ecosystem Intelligence

With out most recent report “Open Regions & Sustainable Growth”, we rank the top 50 most attractive startup cities in Europe and analyze how an “open region” approach and the democratization of European innovation can help to make growth sustainable.

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The DEEP Ecosystem Accelerator is a process to bring together international innovation actors. Our goal is to act upon the most pressing challenges of our times and create high-impact innovation systems. The DEEP Ecosystems that emerge are transnational and of high diversity, purpose, and data-driven.

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This list of the best startup accelerators in Europe helps you find the ideal startup program to raise funding. Click here to rank or filter by total investments raised, female participation or follow-on funding rates. And you can also receive the latest startup portfolio updates directly in your inbox.