INNOSTARS Acceleration Program 2.0

INNOSTARS 2.0 was a two-month acceleration programme for early-stage deep tech startups, run by i-RISE with AngelBlue. It is between intakes: the 2025 cohort ran its application window in August, accelerated from October to the end of November, and finished with a demo day in the first week of December. The cohort was capped at fifteen startups. The page still carries both a closed and an open banner, so treat the dates as the reliable part.

The themes it covered were AI and machine learning, biotech, advanced manufacturing and advanced materials, sustainable energy and clean technologies, logistics, mobility and blockchain, electronics and communication, and supply chain.

What you get

• Access to investors for equity, debt and grant funding through the programme's network.
• Consulting on business planning, go-to-market and financial modelling.
• Mentoring from industry experts, and networking with founders and investors.
• A demo day in front of investors and industry.

Who can apply

• Deep tech startups with a novel, technology-led idea.
• Already generating revenue, at MVP stage or beyond.
• A clear value proposition and evidence of market fit, a capable team, and room to scale.

How to apply: through the Apply Now link on the programme page when the next intake opens.