Top 20 Startup Incubators in Europe in 2025

Top 20 Startup Incubators in Europe in 2025

Europe’s startup ecosystem continues to thrive, thanks to the support of incubators that provide mentorship, funding, and resources to early-stage startups. In 2025, these incubators are focusing on sectors like AI, fintech, health tech, and sustainability.

Below is a detailed list of the top 20 startup incubators in Europe, their programs, funding opportunities, and success stories.

1. UnternehmerTUM (Germany)

Program: Offers a 12-month incubation program with access to co-working spaces, mentorship, and workshops.
Funding: Provides up to €50,000 in seed funding and connects startups with investors.
Success Story: Supported Celonis, a process mining software company now valued at over $10 billion.
Apply Here: UnternehmerTUM Application

2. SETsquared (United Kingdom)

Program: A 6-month program focusing on tech startups, offering mentorship, networking, and pitch training.
Funding: Access to a £100,000 investment fund and connections to angel investors.
Success Story: Helped Graphcore, a semiconductor company, secure over $700 million in funding.
Apply Here: SETsquared Application

3. Founders Factory (United Kingdom)

Program: A 6-month accelerator with a focus on fintech, health tech, and AI.
Funding: Offers £30,000 for 3-7% equity and access to a £1 million follow-on fund.
Success Story: Supported Zego, an insurtech startup now valued at over $1 billion.
Apply Here: Founders Factory Application

4. Startup Lisboa (Portugal)

Program: A 12-month incubation program with mentorship, office space, and access to a network of investors.
Funding: Provides up to €25,000 in seed funding.
Success Story: Helped Uniplaces, a student accommodation platform, expand across Europe.
Apply Here: Startup Lisboa Application

5. SpinLab (Germany)

Program: A 6-month program focusing on digital startups, offering mentorship, workshops, and networking.
Funding: Provides up to €50,000 in funding and connects startups with investors.
Success Story: Supported Taxfix, a tax filing app now valued at over $1 billion.
Apply Here: SpinLab Application

6. Startup Wise Guys (Estonia)

Program: A 6-month accelerator with a focus on B2B SaaS and fintech startups.
Funding: Offers €50,000 for 10% equity and access to a €1 million follow-on fund.
Success Story: Helped TransferGo, a remittance platform, secure over $50 million in funding.
Apply Here: Startup Wise Guys Application

7. Lanzadera (Spain)

Program: A 12-month incubation program with mentorship, office space, and access to investors.
Funding: Provides up to €100,000 in funding.
Success Story: Supported Glovo, a delivery platform now valued at over $2 billion.
Apply Here: Lanzadera Application

8. Rockstart (Netherlands)

Program: A 6-month accelerator focusing on agtech, energy, and emerging tech startups.
Funding: Offers €50,000 in initial funding and access to a €2 million follow-on fund.
Success Story: Helped 3D Hubs, a 3D printing platform, secure over $30 million in funding.
Apply Here: Rockstart Application

9. H-FARM (Italy)

Program: A 12-month incubation program with mentorship, workshops, and access to investors.
Funding: Provides up to €100,000 in funding.
Success Story: Supported Satispay, a mobile payment platform now valued at over €1 billion.
Apply Here: H-FARM Application

10. Sting (Sweden)

Program: A 12-month program focusing on tech startups, offering mentorship, office space, and networking.
Funding: Provides up to SEK 500,000 in funding.
Success Story: Helped iZettle, a fintech company, secure over $500 million in funding before its acquisition by PayPal.
Apply Here: Sting Application

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11. Startup Braga (Portugal)

Program: A 12-month incubation program with mentorship, office space, and access to investors.
Funding: Provides up to €25,000 in funding.
Success Story: Supported Talkdesk, a cloud contact center platform now valued at over $10 billion.
Apply Here: Startup Braga Application

12. EIT Climate-KIC (Netherlands)

Program: A 12-month program focusing on climate tech startups, offering mentorship and access to a global network.
Funding: Provides up to €50,000 in funding.
Success Story: Helped Climeworks, a carbon capture company, secure over $100 million in funding.
Apply Here: EIT Climate-KIC Application

13. Startupbootcamp (Netherlands)

Program: A 3-month accelerator with a focus on fintech, health tech, and IoT startups.
Funding: Offers €20,000 for 6-8% equity and access to a €1 million follow-on fund.
Success Story: Supported Tictrac, a health tech platform now valued at over $50 million.
Apply Here: Startupbootcamp Application

14. Seedcamp (United Kingdom)

Program: A 12-month program focusing on early-stage tech startups, offering mentorship and access to investors.
Funding: Provides up to €250,000 in funding.
Success Story: Helped TransferWise (now Wise), a fintech company, secure over $1 billion in funding.
Apply Here: Seedcamp Application

15. Techstars (Germany)

Program: A 3-month accelerator with a focus on tech startups, offering mentorship and access to a global network.
Funding: Offers $120,000 for 6% equity.
Success Story: Supported SendGrid, an email API platform now valued at over $3 billion.
Apply Here: Techstars Application

16. Antler (United Kingdom)

Program: A 6-month program focusing on early-stage startups, offering mentorship and access to investors.
Funding: Provides €100,000 for 10% equity.
Success Story: Helped Omni, a storage platform, secure over $50 million in funding.
Apply Here: Antler Application

17. Startup Reykjavik (Iceland)

Program: A 10-week accelerator with a focus on tech startups, offering mentorship and access to investors.
Funding: Offers $22,000 for 6% equity.
Success Story: Supported QuizUp, a trivia game platform now valued at over $100 million.
Apply Here: Startup Reykjavik Application

18. Yunus Social Business (Germany)

Program: A 12-month program focusing on social impact startups, offering mentorship and access to investors.
Funding: Provides up to €500,000 in funding.
Success Story: Helped Fairphone, a sustainable smartphone company, secure over €50 million in funding.
Apply Here: Yunus Social Business Application

19. Startup Lab (Norway)

Program: A 12-month incubation program with mentorship, office space, and access to investors.
Funding: Provides up to NOK 3,000,000 in funding.
Success Story: Supported Kahoot!, an educational platform now valued at over $1 billion.
Apply Here: Startup Lab Application

20. EIT Digital Accelerator (Finland)

Program: A 12-month program focusing on digital startups, offering mentorship and access to a global network.
Funding: Provides up to €50,000 in funding.
Success Story: Helped Smartly.io, an advertising platform, secure over $50 million in funding.
Apply Here: EIT Digital Accelerator Application

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For more details on these incubators and other funding opportunities, visit the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

These programs offer valuable resources to help startups grow and succeed in 2025.

Be sure to explore the links provided for more details and to start your application process today!