As part of strengthening the openness of the university innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem to international programs with high added value, I have the honor to inform you of the opening of applications to participate in the Sber500 International Acceleration Program, which targets innovative projects
As part of strengthening the openness of the university innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem to international programs with high added value, I have the honor to inform you of the opening of applications to participate in the Sber500 International Acceleration Program, which targets mature innovative projects (TRL5/6) and technology start-ups with high growth and expansion potential.
This program allows to benefit from:
Access to an international network of investors and venture capital funds, opportunities for contracts and experiments (Pilots) with major companies within the SBER ecosystem, and mentoring from international experts and mentors from more than 15 countries.
The program also focuses on advanced technological fields, notably:
Generative AI, AI Agents
DeepTech
Accordingly, we invite you to task the directors of business incubators at your university institutions with identifying and selecting between 02 and 05 innovative projects (TRL5/6) and eligible start-ups for participation, with each candidate meeting the following conditions:
· Innovative projects (TRL5/6) and the start-up must be in the aforementioned technological field.
· Priority should be given to companies with a prototype (MVP) or market-ready solutions (TRL5-6).
We also draw your attention to the fact that the deadline for submitting preliminary applications is set for 03 May 2026, with the final selection and support being provided by the National Coordination Commission for University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Monitoring and Interfaces during the period 04/09 May 2026. Therefore, please send the list of innovative projects (TRL5/6) and university start-ups proposed for participation before 03 May 2026, ensuring the quality of the selection reflects the level of national innovation.
