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How to Access Investors & Corporations Through an Accelerator ππΌLooking to scale your startup, find an investor, or launch a pilot with a corporation? The international accelerator Sber500 has opened applications for Batch 7.
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Who Should Apply:Startups with ready-made products and DeepTech projects in areas like GenAI, robotics, new materials, and other science-intensive technologies. International startups interested in entering the Russian market are encouraged to apply.
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What You Get:1. Online program β Up to 12 weeks, conducted in English
2. International mentors β Work on strong hypotheses with experienced advisors
3. Scaling strategy β Explore collaboration opportunities with Sber ecosystem companies
4. Investor access β Connect with funds actively investing in technology startups
5. Corporate partnerships β Discuss potential cooperation with Russian corporations
6. Demo day β Present your startup at Moscow Startup Summit (fall 2026)
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Program Structure:1. First stage β Online bootcamp for 150 teams to strengthen product strategy and business model and explore cooperation opportunities with Sber ecosystem companies
2. Second stage β 25 best teams work intensively with international mentors and gain access to investors and corporations
3. Final stage β Demo Day at Moscow Startup Summit in fall 2026
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Why It Works:In 2025, investments in Sber500 alumni startups amounted to about 14% of the Russian venture market for that year. Revenue grows 4x on average un 2 years after participation, and for some teams β up to 1,000 times.
In the 2024β2025 batches, every fifth startup at Demo Day was international β including teams from Pakistan, India, South Korea, UAE, Armenia, China, Israel, Turkey, and Algeria.
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Application deadline: 10 April 2026
π Apply via the linkParticipation is free of charge. Program language: English.
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Startup Tip:Accelerators aren't just about mentorship β they're about access. The right program opens doors to investors, customers, and partnerships that take years to build alone.
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