Which track should you apply for?

Apply for Accelerator if you are at the idea stage or have an MVP with no users, no revenue, and less than €50,000 in funding.

Apply for Launchpad if your company has already gained traction, such as existing users, revenue, or more than €50,000 in funding.

Both tracks offer access to networking opportunities, prizes, and the final pitching event.

Application Deadlines:
Accelerator: September 4, 2026 (closed)
Launchpad: October 2, 2026 (still open)

The main difference is that Accelerator teams must attend the program workshops, while Launchpad teams may join workshops optionally.

ONLY LAUNCHPAD APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL October 2nd 2026

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Which program are you applying for?

If you are applying for Launchpad please upload your pitch deck. Skip this if you are applying for the accelerator.

Launchpad Applicants Please upload your pitch deck: a professional, branded presentation that showcases your company. It should include key slides such as the problem, solution, market, business model, traction, team, financials, and funding or support needs. You may add extra slides if needed.

Team / Start-up Name

Team Member 1

First name

Last name

Phone

Role in the Team

Team Member 2

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Role in the Team

NOTE: Additional team members can be added at the end of the pplication - only members who are added to the application can receive (if the startup is selected) access to the program - so ensure that the core team is listed properly.

Company Registration Number

Business Idea Summary

What stage is your startup currently in?

**Idea stage** (We have identified a problem, developed an initial solution concept, prepared a presentation or pitch deck, and completed some basic research.)

**MVP**/ Prototype Stage (We are working on, or already have, a Minimum Viable Product, prototype, demo, product sample, platform, or first version of the solution.)

**Pre-Revenue** / Market-Ready Stage (The product or service is ready, or almost ready, for launch. We may have pilots, beta users, partnerships, or strong interest, but we have not yet generated meaningful revenue.)Option 3

**Revenue** / Growth Stage (We have launched and started generating revenue from paying customers. We are now focused on increasing sales, improving operations, expanding partnerships, and scaling the business.)

Sector / Area of Relevance: (name up to three)

Describe your product / service and your unique selling proposition: (include the customer's/client’s problem you are solving, product/service development stage) (up to 2000 characters)

Technology Used: What is the technology behind your product/service? Is there any IP component related to it?

Target Market and Competitors: Define your target market and main competitors (up to 2000 characters)

Competitive Advantage: What is your competitive advantage and why will your business work? (up to 2000 characters)

Business Model: What is your business model? (Please tick one of the following and briefly describe your revenue sources, any financial projections, and timeline)

Elaborate on your business model and also specify if you have checked 'other'.

What is your revenue model?

Risks/Barriers: Have you identified any risks/barriers for your idea/start-up development and scale? (up to 2000 characters)

Are you a registered company?

If yes, please povide the company registration number.

Past Participation: Has this project/team participated in any other competition(s), acceleration program(s), etc. in the past?

If yes, please specify which competition/program/accelerator and when.

Funding History: Did you receive any funding before?

If you answered 'yes' above, please indicate the source(s) of your funding.

Funding Amount: Have you received more than 50,000 euros for this idea/company to date?

If yes, how much and what was the source?

Referral Source: From where did you hear about this competition?

Add any other founding team members below

Team Member 3

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Team Member 4

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Team Member 5

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Delcaration: We, the members of the aforementioned team, have read and fully understood CyEC Terms and Conditions and Criteria, 2. We are presenting an idea for which we have ownership and it is our own and/or team's creation, we are aware and do not infringe any IP rights or third parties’ rights., 3. We state that the information above is accurate and valid., 4. We further acknowledge the right of the CyEC to disqualify our participation in the Competition in accordance to the clauses in Terms and Conditions., x, i. CyEC Organizing Committee to process, store and use any of the data provided in this form, and during our participation in the competition, for the sole purpose of running the competition as stated in Terms and Conditions., ii. CyEC Organizing Committee is committed not to pass the information provided on this form, or during our participation to the Competition, to any other organisation, unless legally obligated, without our explicit permission; and not to use the images and information provided for any other purpose than for informative and promotional purposes on the Competition’s website (CyEC) and to the Competition’s judges and mentors., iii. That without expectation of compensation or any other remuneration, now or in the future, we give our consent to CyEC Organizing Committee to use our image and information as described above.

By ticking this box, we agree with the above declaration.