Wayra, the startup accelerator by a Telefónica has just opened its Global Call for startups. Wayra CEE, the academy in Prague focused on Central and East Europe has space for up to 10 digital startups from the region. Application deadline is February 23.
Wayra is a global network of startup accelerators by telecommunications giant Telefónica, with 14 Academies scattered around Latin America and Europe. Wayra just released its latest Global Call for startups, and its academy based in Prague focusing on Central and Eastern Europe, Wayra CEE has space for up to 10 digital startups. The deadline for application is February 23. Applications will be evaluated by the end of March and the accelerator programme will begin in April.Read more »
Berlin-based venture capital firm Earlybird announced a their new Digital East Fund, dedicated to early stage investments in Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey. The $130m fund will enable about twenty seed and series A level investments in the region.
Over the past years Earlybird has emerged as one of the leading venture capital firms fuelling the growth of the Berlin startup ecosystem. Their investments include 6Wunderkinder and The Football App. In recent years, the firm has made investments in other European cities including Prague (Socialbakers), Vienna and Istanbul (Peak Games), where they even have an office. Read more »
Startup Pirates Budapest will be a one-week programme from February 1-8, 2014. Through a combination of training, mentoring, it helps participants develop their ideas. In the end, teams will pitch their projects to local investors and business leaders.
Startup Pirates Budapest is a one-week program that enables aspiring entrepreneurs to get inside the startup world and learn how to develop a business idea. With a very hands-on approach and the support of a large community of experienced entrepreneurs, it combines workshops and mentoring with a clear focus on accelerating the development of startups.Read more »
StartupYard is looking for technology startups from across Europe for its "Data, Search & Analytics" programme starting this April in Prague. Around 200 projects are expected to apply for this batch with the current application window running until January 31.
StartupYard's acceleration programme will last three months, from March 31 until June 30, at TechSquare in Prague. Six out of ten finalists will eventually be selected to receive support in building a viable product with a fast launch, and possible funding. Participation is free but StartupYard takes a 5% equity in the accelerated businesses, with an extra option for startups to receive 10.000 euros of funding in exchange for an additional 5%.Read more »
Startupbootcamp focuses on intensive mentoring from industry leaders across Europe, propelling tech startups into higher levels of growth and funding. Applications close on January 24. The acceleration of ten new participants will start on March 31.
Startupbootcamp is the global startup accelerator with 7 programs in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dublin, Eindhoven and Israel, and a mentor and alumni network in more than 30 countries. Each accelerator program selects 10 startups from more than 500 global applicants to receive €15,000 for living expenses, free co-working space and over €450,000 worth of partner deals. Read more »
