Successful applicants will benefit from:

• Engaging in piloting a new approach to pan-European innovation networking, and building a wide network of European peers and industry contacts

• Advice, guidance and support on routes to accessing finance, being part of public or private test beds or living labs, and linking scaleups to private and existing public financial resources and networks present across Europe

• Each participating scale up will be matched with a dedicated guide who help tailor each organisation’s journey through ACCEND opportunities — offering personalised support to help companies navigate and thrive in the European innovation ecosystem

• Global Growth Coaching which will include training on European cross-border expansion, followed by deep dives into two key global markets such as the US and China. Participants will have direct access to experienced market-entry experts, introductions to VCs and industry partners, and connections to export agencies and trade networks. We’ll guide you toward funding opportunities and incentives you might not be aware of. This is about real-world strategies, actionable connections, and reducing trial-and-error costs. If you’re serious about scaling internationally, this is your next move!