- AceON Accelerator´s upcoming program will be two-months-long and fully online, starting on October 2nd, designed to help idea-stage and pre-seed startups across Europe grow fast.
- Open to founders from any industry, the program offers hands-on mentoring, practical know-how, and an international startup community.
- At least one startup will secure EUR 40K in funding at the end of the program.
AceON Accelerator is back with a series of evening lectures designed to turn great ideas into fundable startups, led by in-house experts from its founding partners, Accace and ZAKA VC.
Startup founders are welcome to apply before September 8th, after which the organizers will take their time and announce the selected participants before September 12th. The acceleration program begins on October 2nd.
The Contents of the Acceleration Program
The selected participants of the Autumn Accelerator 2025 have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and gain the essential skills for navigating the startup ecosystem with confidence. Namely:
- For most early-stage founders, a pitch deck is the only way to get in contact with investors – this critical topic will be covered by Ján Kasper, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at ZAKA VC, an experienced entrepreneur involved in 53 companies with 700 employees across seven industries, generating a total revenue of EUR 700M.
- Many budding founders don’t know where to begin when it comes to contacting investors or preparing for what comes next – that’s why Andrej Petrus, Partner and Head of the Investment Committee at ZAKA VC, will provide a comprehensive overview on how to hack fundraising and venture capital.
- One of the toughest moments for any founder is signing the term sheet – understanding the various conditions, valuation, dilution, and what happens when investors enter the company. This is where Peter Pašek, Managing Director and Partner at Accace Slovakia, comes in. Mr Pašek is a recognised specialist in transaction and tax consulting, and participated in several sales of companies, set up the structure of the transaction and represented companies in negotiations with investors.
- The eternal question many investors ask – “Why now?” – will be addressed by Ján Búza, Partner at ZAKA VC, along with insights into what makes a startup team truly investable.
Together with accelerator’s new strategic partners – Labyrinth Labs and PERSONALITY Group – and dozens of mentors, the AceON team brings to the table a powerhouse that will energize every startup participating in the program.
One Startup Will Walk Away with a EUR 40K Investment from AceON
Demo Day at the end of the program is a key moment when participating startups will showcase their progress to AceON’s investment committee. It’s the time to demonstrate how much they’ve evolved over the two months – from refining their business model, Go-to-Market strategy to polishing their pitch. The results of their hard work will be clearly visible in their pitch decks, which will be presented during the final online event, scheduled for December 11th.
At least one high-potential startup will be selected to receive a EUR 40K investment from the AceON Accelerator, offering a real opportunity to grow quicker. For many founders, this can be a turning point: from early-stage hustle to being backed by pan-European investors.
More information
- For more details, visit AceON Accelerator Autumn Program’s official website
- For updates, please follow AceON’s LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
- If you have additional questions, please email hello@aceon.io
Kostiantyn is a freelance writer from Crimea but based in Lviv. He loves writing about IT and high tech because those topics are always upbeat and he’s an inherent optimist!
