EIT Digital Accelerator

The EIT Digital Accelerator is dedicated to propelling European digital technology ventures to scale their businesses both within Europe and internationally. It provides customized support primarily aimed at acquiring new customers and securing capital. This is achieved by leveraging a robust network of over 130 EIT Digital partners across Europe and a team of approximately 40 seasoned business developers and technology financing specialists operating from 14 major European cities and a hub in San Francisco. Since its inception in 2012, the EIT Digital Accelerator has assisted more than 240 scaleups from various European countries in accessing new markets and raising over €80 million in investment. EIT Digital serves as Europe's digital innovation engine, focusing on transforming knowledge into innovative solutions, scaling startups into global ventures, and developing top digital talent. In 2019, the EIT Digital Accelerator was recognized as one of the Top 5 Public Business Accelerators worldwide and the best pan-European one by UBI Global. This accolade underscores the Accelerator's exceptional achievements in delivering value to client startups and the European ecosystem. (eitdigital.eu ) The Accelerator's Access to Finance team supports scaleups in raising venture capital, typically between €5 million and €15 million. The Access to Market team connects tech scaleups to international target customers, aiding them in conquering new markets. This comprehensive approach has led to the Accelerator being ranked 8th among the Top 20 Active Accelerators in the Global Accelerator Report 2016 by Gust. (eitdigital.eu ) EIT Digital's mission is to foster digital technology innovation and entrepreneurial talent for economic growth and quality of life in Europe. As a leading European open innovation organization, it brings together a partnership of over 130 top European corporations, SMEs, startups, universities, and research institutes. EIT Digital invests in strategic areas to accelerate the market uptake of research-based digital technologies and to cultivate entrepreneurial talent and leadership in Europe.