Europe’s Engine for Future Innovation

European Scale-Up Engine

How do we equip your startup for the European market?

Tech

Cloud and AI credits to accelerate product development.

Coud and AI

Exclusive credits and technical support to help you build, optimize, and scale your product faster.

Legal

EU Company Setup & Compliance

EU Company Setup

Guidance on Austrian & EU company structures, founders’ rights, contracts, and operational compliance.

Growth

Mentorship and Video Training from Top Global Startup Leaders.

Mentorship

Gain practical insights and proven frameworks from world-class founders and operators.

Talent

Co-founder matching and EU-wide hiring support.

Hiring Pipelines

EU-wide hiring pipelines, curated co-founder matching, and access to vetted talent networks.

Grants

Guidance to secure Austrian and EU non-dilutive funding.

Austrian & EU Funding Strategies

FFG, aws, Horizon Europe, and ecosystem-specific grant preparation with hands-on support.

Funding

European Investors & Co-Investment Access

Co-Investment Opportunities

Access to leading DACH investors and opportunities for joint co-investment with BeFounder.

Corporate Access

Matchmaking with Top EU Companies

Direct pathways to partnerships, pilots, and commercial validation with major European companies.

A Merit-Based Expansion Model

Open access

EU Growth Program

A hands-on program to navigate the EU market. Access market insights, regulatory frameworks, and soft-landing guidance.
Cost: Free. No equity. No friction.

Merit based selection

STRATEGIC EVALUATION

Assess traction, team strength, and execution. Top founders are invited for strategic support and potential co-investment.
Cost: Merit-based. No tuition.

Strategic support model

GRANTS & CO-INVESTMENT

Personalized support for teams scaling in the EU with access to grants, co-investment, and matchmaking with top EU companies.
Cost: Equity-aligned.

BeFounder EU Growth Program

Which startups can apply?

International Founders: Teams with a validated product, proven traction, and clear potential to scale across EU markets.

EU & Austrian Founders: Teams with a market-ready product prepared to expand within DACH and broader EU markets.

Program Overview

Category:

EU-Focused Accelerator Program

Location:

Virtual + Vienna Demo Day

Audience:

International Founders
EU & Austrian Founders

Cost

Free and fully supported

Co-Investment:

Eligible startups may receive up to EUR 50,000 in BeFounder co-investment.

BeFounder is where Top Founders share their startup secrets

Global Mentors

Fast-Track Access to EU & DACH Markets

Country Partner Editions for EU Access

Kyiv–Vienna Innovation Bridge

Special Message: Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine on Our Initiative

Our Strategic Partners

Your Base for Europe

Vienna offers stability, talent, and a direct gateway to the DACH market.
We combine Austrian precision with global ambition to strengthen your EU expansion.