DeepTech Accelerator

The DeepTech Accelerator aims to support Estonian deep tech companies in validating their business models and achieving initial growth by providing structured support — including training, mentoring, development funding — while creating opportunities to connect with international investors and partners. The goal is to accelerate the transformation of science-based ideas into competitive businesses.

Who are we looking for?

We invite science-based startups to apply to the DeepTech Accelerator. These should be teams with a smart, scalable idea that has already been partially developed and requires further input in business development.

Most importantly, we value a strong team with the motivation to move quickly and with focus, progressing from idea to product and onwards to customers and investors.

DeepTech Accelerator highlights

18-month accelerator programme (3 × 6 months)
€120,000 equity-free grant funding
Access to an international mentor network
Up to 180 hours of mentoring per team
Training tailored to the needs of deep tech companies
Access to investor and business networks
Opportunity to find a business co-founder
Growth sprints (fundraising sprint, IO sprint, and commercialisation sprint)
Workspace in Tehnopol’s modern open office

Application deadline: 11 May 2026

The DeepTech Accelerator is part of the DeepTech Startup Network. The network has been established to consolidate and strengthen existing activities through which the state invests more than €12 million in deep technology to support the growth of science-based companies. The aim is to bring together researchers and entrepreneurs to accelerate the transfer of research-based solutions into business and foster the development of strong deep tech startups. Through public investment, the conditions are created for greater private capital involvement in subsequent stages of development, thereby strengthening the overall growth of Estonia’s deep tech startup ecosystem.

The DeepTech Startup Network is implemented by Tehnopol, SPARKUP Tartu Science Park, Tallinn University of Technology, University of Tartu, and Estonian University of Life Sciences.

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The DeepTech Startup Network is funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.