ScaleWolf Pre-Accelerator Program

The Application period for this cohort is open from now until February 9, 2024. 

Our exclusive ScaleWolf Pre-Accelerator Program offers invaluable insights on accessing government markets not only in Europe but also in the United States, granting participants access to funding opportunities, public tenders, and compliance considerations specific to European and US government markets, paving the way for international growth and collaboration.

ScaleWolf Pre-Accelerator Program is a unique opportunity for companies looking to harness the power of dual-use technology in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, lasers, hardware energy security and critical infrastructure or an emerging area waiting to be explored!

3 Day Hackathon: October 20-22, 2023

Pre-Accelerator Ends: October 23,2023

Last Day to Apply for Spring 2024 Accelerator: February 9, 2024

All our programming will be conducted in-person in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Individuals and companies originating in NATO countries are eligible to apply.

Each team participating in the Pre-Accelerator will be offered an equity free grant of up to €15,000. Grant amounts for each team will be decided by the investment committee of the acceleration fund. Grants will carry a binding legal agreement foreseeing a mandatory code of conduct and right to invest if a startup is selected to participate in our acceleration program.

Participants will go through various modules, engaging in workshops, mentorship sessions, and the 3-day hackathon to develop and refine their dual-use technology solutions. The program culminates with a focus on market entry strategies for both the U.S. and European government markets.

MODULE 1Ideation & Market Research
MODULE 2Technology & Product Development
MODULE 3Business Model & Value Prop
ADDITIONAL SESSIONSPracticum Workshops with Model Development & Grant Execution
MODULE 4Funding & Finance
MODULE 5Legal & Regulatory
MODULE 63-Day Hackathon
MODULE 7Market Entry (US & Europe)

 

  • Selection will be a combination of application review, background research and interviews. 
  • The participating jurors – the selection committee – will be based on our internal team and partners. 
  • The selection may involve third-party experts – technology, industry, and/or military – on per need basis. 
  • The selection committee will form a priority queue and a shortlist. 
  • It is expected that 7-10 startups/teams will be selected for each pre-acceleration program.
  • A reserve list of 1-3 startups may be formed.

Still have questions? Please check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions 

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your venture to new heights and lead the charge in dual-use technology innovation. Apply today!

Spring 2024 Application

Pre-Accelerator Application

Join our exclusive ScaleWolf Pre-Accelerator Program, a unique opportunity for companies looking to harness the power of dual-use technology in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, lasers, hardware energy security and critical infrastructure or an emerging area waiting to be explored!

This 6-week program offers invaluable insights on accessing government markets not only in Europe but also in the United States, granting participants access to funding opportunities, public tenders, and compliance considerations specific to European and US government markets, paving the way for international growth and collaboration.

With a focus on practicality, participants will engage in hands-on workshops, receive personalized mentorship, and refine their dual-use technology solutions. All our programming will be conducted in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Individuals and companies originating in NATO countries are eligible to apply.

We begin accepting the applications on August 1, 2023
Last day to apply is August 21, 2023

Selected teams will begin participating in the Pre-Accelerator program on September 20, 2023 and it Ends on September 23, 2023.

All the teams participating in the accelerator program will be competing to be selected for the Accelerator program throughout the pre-accelerator program and at the hackathon event taking place between October 20-22, 2023

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your venture to new heights and lead the charge in dual-use technology innovation.

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