As one of the flagship projects supported by the Visegrad Fund, the V4 Startup Force mentor and exchange program has been implemented since 2018 by a consortium of V4 organisations that support startups, coordinated by Design Terminal, an international innovation agency in Hungary focusing on entrepreneurial development. Improving the V4 innovation ecosystem and connections between passioned entrepreneurs and experts in the region is a traditional V4 priority.

Two editions of the V4 Startup Force program are organised every year to provide training and business networking support to selected entrepreneurs from the V4 countries through inspirational events, access to local accelerators, startups from other industries and potential clients. The opportunity to connect with potential business partners, entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts from diverse backgrounds creates a unique and invaluable learning experience.

During the three-week hybrid program, selected startups will focus on building strong cross-border business relationships in the V4 countries. In addition, 4 selected teams will receive a prize of up to 1000 EUR and can look forward to a week in Budapest! Application is now open to the 2023 Fall semester of the program – see details on the programme’s Website.

Recruitment for the 2023 V4 Startup Force is currently underway and applications are open until 13 September 2023

Once selected, the Virtual Bootcamp will take place from 9-11 October 2023.

source: DEXIC