Boost your startup, scale your future
Scale up with us is a hands-on acceleration programme that helps startups sharpen their strategy, learn from mentors, and connect with investors — all while building the skills to grow with confidence.
Scale up with us is all about giving early-stage startups the boost they need to grow faster and smarter. Over nine weeks, founders dive into hands-on workshops, connect with top mentors, and gain real insights from entrepreneurs who’ve already scaled. It’s the place to level up your startup and unlock new growth opportunities.
Hands-on learning
Master the essentials of scaling — from strategy to execution.
Master the essentials of scaling — from strategy to execution.
Tailored mentorship
Work closely with mentors who understand your startup’s journey.
Work closely with mentors who understand your startup’s journey.
Community & networking
Join a vibrant ecosystem of founders and partners ready to collaborate.
Join a vibrant ecosystem of founders and partners ready to collaborate.
Pitch your idea
Showcase your startup to investors, corporates, and the media.
Showcase your startup to investors, corporates, and the media.
Benefits
Joining scale up with us programme means more than just training — it’s about building momentum.
Ecosystem
Get direct access to investors, industry leaders, and startups, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations.
Mentoring
Work with experienced mentors who provide tailored guidance to match your startup’s unique challenges and goals.
Training
Join expert-led sessions from fundraising to leadership, designed to sharpen your skills and accelerate growth.
Ecosystem
Get direct access to investors, industry leaders, and startups, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations.
Mentoring
Work with experienced mentors who provide tailored guidance to match your startup’s unique challenges and goals.
Training
Join expert-led sessions from fundraising to leadership, designed to sharpen your skills and accelerate growth.
This is where startups learn to scale smarter.
Language
English
Format
Online + In-person
Location
Inovagaia
Duration
9 weeks
Price
Free
Early-stage startups with a clear problem to solve and a defined product or MVP.
Founders who are passionate, resilient and looking for private funding.
Teams of 3 or more entrepreneurs looking to grow their business and expand internationally.
Experts
Guidance from experienced founders, industry leaders, investors and experts who know what it takes to scale.
Timeline
Applications Open
Applications Open
Applications Open
Applications Open
Applications Open
Applications Open
Applications Open
Applications Open
Applications Open
09 October 2025
1
Cutoff date (Web Summit)
30 October 2025
1
Applications Deadline
11 January 2026
1
Selection
21 January 2026
1
Sessions Available
Here’s what to expect. We keep the pace intense but rewarding — designed to get real results in a short time.
INOVAGAIA Environment
€384M
Business Volume
+600
Supported Companies
9
Nationalities
Backed by leading organizations that believe in the power of innovation. They provide financial support, market access, technical expertise, and credibility to help startups grow faster.
