GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to €100K per flagship program, invested per cohort.
Multiple rounds per year; check current open cohorts at startupwiseguys.com.
FUNDING TYPE
Accelerator, Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
They have run 45+ programs and backed 800+ founders since 2012, with multiple cohorts per year across different verticals.
The program is competitive but runs frequently across several verticals and regions, which increases your chances if you apply to the right track. Their stated mission is finding overlooked founders in new places, which signals openness beyond established startup hubs.
WHAT IT TAKES
Identify the right program or vertical for your startup — 1–2 hours
Submit application through startupwiseguys.com — 2–4 hours
Interview and selection process — Varies by cohort
WORTH KNOWING
Startup Wise Guys positions itself as the first international check for early-stage founders, which means acceptance can meaningfully open doors to future fundraising — not just the €100K itself.
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