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ACCELERATOR

Raise capital, validate your idea and launch your solution. Don't let the opportunity pass by
you and apply today.
Applications are already closed!
Check out our spring program if you're interested!

About the Program

Autumn accelerator program helps early-stage start-ups to build their successful businesses. Selected start-ups will go through intensive program with a strong focus on 1:1 or group mentoring and lectures tailored to their specific needs.
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Thanks to a program structure and the investment provided by AceON Accelerator (investment will be decided based on teamwork and product quality proven during Bootcamp), start-ups will have a perfect opportunity to finish their MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and get the first customers with a possibility of the follow-on investment in the future.
Online/Hybrid
Approx. 2 months
Early-stage

Selection process

A maximum of 5 start-ups will be selected for the autumn program. The selection process is based mainly on these criteria: potential of success on global market, scalability, experience, and skillset of founders.

We are focused on start-ups developing software, online solutions, or tools.
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The accelerator is suitable for exceptional founders with visionary and  ambitious start-up ideas that have a potential to scale up in the future. If you are one, we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible to get a spot.

In case the start-up isn't yet incorporated, it will be required to do so during the program to receive an investment.
The selection process consists of 3 phases to get to know each other much  better:

1

First phase

Selection of online applications sent via our application form.

2

Second phase

Calls and meetings with the selected teams to get to  know the details of start-up idea which were missing or were not clear in  the application.

3

Third phase

Selected start-ups will get an invitation to the 1,5-day Bootcamp to discuss the MVP development, investment conditions and the future vision. At the end of Bootcamp, maximum of 5 start-ups will get an investment and will continue in the program (workshops, mentoring).

Benefits of the Program

Support

Buddy mentor assigned to each team to look deeper at start-up  development, 1:1 mentoring, discussion and workshops on various topics from  fundraising to business development.

Funding

AceON provides investments from 50K – 70K for 5-7% share in  the selected start-ups at the beginning of autumn program. Founders will use the capital  on MVP development and services offered by AceON.

Community

We engage in-house professionals, industry experts,  entrepreneurs and people who purely want to help. By taking part in our program, you  can meet other founders or strategic partners.

Key dates

Applications

August 1, 2023
September 11, 2023

Selection

September 11, 2023
September 15, 2023

Bootcamp

End of September / October 2023

Kick-off

October 2023

Final

TBA
(End of November / December 2023)

Meet your Mentors

Peter Pašek

Peter Pašek

Managing Director & Partner
Accace Slovakia

Peter Pašek

Since 2013, Peter has managed Accace, one of the largest consulting companies on the Slovak market. Recognized as a specialist in transaction and tax consulting, he participated in several sales of companies, set up the structure of the transaction and represented companies in negotiations with investors.
Ján Kasper

Ján Kasper

Co-founder AceON | Co-founder & Managing Partner ZAKA

Ján Kasper

Experienced entrepreneur operating more than 45 companies in more than 6 countries, mainly in Retail, MarCom, Energy. Obtained his MBA at Webster and PHD at Comenius University.
Andrej Petrus

Andrej Petrus

Chief Investment Officer
ZAKA

Andrej Petrus

From working in AI venture builder and in consulting, Andrej is now leading ZAKA's investment committee. He holds a finance degree from Humboldt University of Berlin and University of Economics in Prague.
Slavo Tuleja

Slavo Tuleja

Managing Partner & Founder
Kiuub

Slavo Tuleja

Slavo is the founder of no-code agency Kiuub & managing partner at Chop Chop Ventures, sector focused pre-seed fund investing in B2B SaaS companies helping SMEs automate & accelerate digital transformation. Also a co-author of The Caffeine Capitalist newsletter.
Milan Novotný

Milan Novotný

Director of SEO & Content
CloudTalk

Milan Novotný

Milan’s work revolves around helping SaaS companies optimize their SEO. He helps CloudTalk scale its organic traffic and gain new customers across the globe. Milan works as an educator in the SEO space. He has mentored Techstars start-ups and provided guidance to Depo Ventures VC fund.
Samuel Hopko

Samuel Hopko

Platform Director
CloudTalk

Samuel Hopko

Samuel Hopko has over 8 years of experience working with cloud technologies across industries, from small to large enterprises. Samuel leads a team of three engineers, collaborating on the architecture and implementation of tools to deliver a world-class infrastructure layer for applications.
Patrik Ruman

Patrik Ruman

CEO & Co-founder
Techband

Patrik Ruman

A business and tech enthusiast who likes to push himself and those around him forward. He worked for Exponea and Dateio. Later, he founded his own start-up Techband.io. In his spare time, he contributes to the organisation of the start-up competition CESAwards and building NGO - StartuPeak.
Marianna Szarková

Marianna Szarková

CMO Techband
& StartuPeak Project Lead

Marianna Szarková

Marianna works as CMO at Techband. She co-founded a non-profit initiative StartuPeak with a vision to bring together Slovak startups and motivate talents towards entrepreneurship. Outside of business, the education of young people and the future of Slovakia is very important to her.
Jakub Hrušovský

Jakub Hrušovský

Co-founder & Managing partner
Birne

Jakub Hrušovský

Co-founder and managing partner of the Birne marketing studio. As a marketing consultant, he focuses on effective marketing strategies for conscious medium-sized businesses that want to stand out, increase revenue and resonate among their target audience.
Barbora Debnárová

Barbora Debnárová

Business Development Lead
Accace International

Barbora Debnárová

Barbora is leading Accace international business development. She has vast experience with regional outsourcing tenders in EMEA, as well as with the expansion of Accace Circle community of BPO and advisory providers.
Gerald Zankl

Gerald Zankl

CEO & Co-Founder
Kickscale

Gerald Zankl

Gerald is CEO of Kickscale, start-up giving access to sales training playbooks. Before he lead the Global Inside Sales Team at Bitmovin. He describes himself as a veteran in the field of sales development, BD, enterprise sales, B2B marketing, helping tech start-ups to grow their business and increase revenue and profitability.
Bohumil Pokštefl

Bohumil Pokštefl

ex-CEO at Kontentino
Founder at Newsletter Pilot

Bohumil Pokštefl

In 2016, he built Kontentino, a Slovak start-up that achieved the title of the fastest-growing Slovak Tech company two times in a row with 7 000+ clients worldwide. Currently, he focuses on AI Martech & SaaS projects. Bohumil has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30 list and was awarded Founder of the Year in 2019.

Matej Kukucka

CMO & Co-Founder
StreamBee

Matej Kukucka

Matej Kukucka is the CMO & Co-Founder of StreamBee, a start-up that empowers content creators with actionable insights and analytics. Before that, he was the CMO of various SaaS companies, where he grew marketing teams and inbound revenue from the ground.
Ľubomír Bandžuch

Ľubomír Banžuch

Enterprise Commercial Client Executive CZ&SK at Microsoft

Ľubomír Banžuch

Ľubomír is Enterprise Commercial Client Executive at Microsoft. He spent most of his career at Microsoft, where he primarily works with Slovak and Czech customers. He specializes in sales, marketing, development strategy and sustainability in CZ&SK from Microsoft perspective and partners solutions.

Kristína Gáliková

CEO
Full Time PR

Kristína Gáliková

Kristína is CEO of the PR remote agency Full Time PR, which creates news for Slovak and Czech media. She has been working in the media for more than ten years and thanks to tailor-made communication she and her team create long-lasting and effective communication for the clients, through which companies increase brand awareness.

Michal Bendžala

Finance Manager
& Data Enthusiast‍

Michal Bendžala

Experienced finance manager and data enthusiast with experience in management of multiple teams across Europe. By implementation of Power BI solutions helping start-ups and companies open their data potential and uncover new business possibilities.

Samuel Zálešák

Analyst & Member of Supervisory board ZAKA

Samuel Zálešák

Greentech enthusiast, starting entrepreneur, and financial analyst. Samuel has studied a BSc in Energy Systems Engineering in Switzerland and finished his MSc in Solar Cell Technology with distinction at The University of Sheffield.

Pavol Čobirka

Chief Commercial Officer
Whalebone

Pavol Čobirka

Pavol is a seasoned start-up strategist with a knack for global expansion. With a track record that includes co-founding PEKAT VISION and orchestrating its €16 million sale within two years, Pavol specializes in sales, globalization strategies, and fostering sustainable growth.

Meet your Demo day Jury

Peter Pašek

Peter Pašek

Managing Director & Partner
Accace Slovakia

Peter Pašek

Since 2013, Peter has managed Accace, one of the largest consulting companies on the Slovak market. Recognized as specialist in transaction and tax consulting, he participated in several sales of companies, set up the structure of the transaction and represented companies in negotiations with investors.
Slavo Tuleja

Slavo Tuleja

Managing Partner & Founder
Kiuub

Slavo Tuleja

Slavo is the founder of no-code agency Kiuub & managing partner at Chop Chop Ventures, sector focused pre-seed fund investing in B2B SaaS companies helping SMEs automate & accelerate digital transformation. Also a co-author of The Caffeine Capitalist newsletter.
Andrej Petrus

Andrej Petrus

Chief Investment Officer
ZAKA

Andrej Petrus

From working in AI venture builder and in consulting, Andrej is now leading ZAKA's investment committee. He holds a finance degree from Humboldt University of Berlin and University of Economics in Prague.

Partners

AccaceStartuPeakKiuubChopChop venturesWiboCloudtalkCampus

FAQ

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