GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to €135K investment, plus accelerator support and follow-on introductions to Series B.
Multiple rounds per year; check rockstart.com for current open applications by track.
FUNDING TYPE
Accelerator, Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Rockstart has backed 368 startups total, with multiple cohort rounds per year across three domain tracks.
The program is selective and domain-focused — they match you with mentors and co-investors, so fit with one of their three verticals matters as much as your traction.
WHAT IT TAKES
Apply via Rockstart website for your relevant track (AgriFood, Energy, or Emerging Tech) — 1–3 hours
Interview and selection process with Rockstart team — 2–6 weeks
Join accelerator cohort and engage with mentors and investor network — Ongoing program duration
WORTH KNOWING
Founders consistently highlight that Rockstart's mentor network directly led to their first investors — Simon Bushell noted his lead investor came through a Rockstart mentor, so active engagement with the mentor program appears to be the real ROI.
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