MIT Enterprise Forum CEE is a CEE based, equity-free startup acceleration program affiliated to the worldwide recognized Massachusetts Institute of Technology that provides financial, legal and consultancy support to startup founder from the CEE region. The aim of the program is to support the development of the most innovative startups from Central and Eastern Europe by combining their potential with the knowledge and resources of leading global and regional enterprises and the experience of Polish and international mentors, helping startups to scale up on international markets, primarily in the United States.
Program Criteria
- We invite technological startups from all around the world that have innovative solutions or services in one of the following areas: Health, Foodtech/Agritech, Sustainability, Industry 4.0, Enterprise Software, Fintech/Insurtech, Martech, Smart City, Retail & Autonomous Store, Big Data.
- Startups with solutions already validated by the market are more than welcome. To be considered, a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) must be demonstrated.
- Founders must be prepared to collaborate with at least one of the program partners.
Key Dates
| Applications: | May 9th – Jun 30th 2022 |
| Applications selection: | Jul 5th – Oct 4th 2022 |
| Program start: | Oct 26th 2022 |
| Demo Day: | Jan 12th 2023 |
The MIT Enterprise Forum CEE delivers a CEE-based, equity-free startup acceleration program. Participants benefit from a proven approach that has led to fast and efficient scaleup for dozens of startups.
Our accelerator is affiliated with the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Participants get training based on the strategies and tactics taught at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. We provide high-value support in finance, law and business via consultants from the CEE region and beyond. Our mission is to help you to build a robust value proposition, then enter and scale in international markets, primarily in the United States.