The GreenUp accelerator program supports the development of solutions for a green and sustainable future, with the support of German-Serbian development cooperation and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). Organised in collaboration with the ICT Hub and the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, the program gathers startups in the early stages of development and, through twelve weeks of mentoring, workshops, and Demo Days, prepares them for market entry and investor presentations.
ID card of the program
Participant profile: technology teams and startups from Serbia in an early or more mature stage of development, with solutions that contribute to the green, climate and energy transition - from the idea and PoC to the readiness to enter the market.
The program supports you to:
- You accelerate the development of your solution through expert advice and mentoring
- You access a network of investors and partners.
- You prepare to go to market.
- You strengthen your knowledge in the field of green transition.
- You present your work at Demo Day in front of investors.
It supports you through:
- Individual mentoring support
- Thematic workshops (green tech, sales, marketing, regulation...)
- Networking with experts and potential investors
- Financial support for selected participants in the early stage of development
- Visibility and promotion in the community
Apply if you have:
- Idea, PoC, pre-MVP, MVP or more mature solution
- Technology in the fields of: green chemistry, green technologies, climate and energy solutions, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, ESG and digital sustainability, green construction, transport and decarbonization
- Motivation to contribute to a greener future through innovation
Applications are open until July 15, 2025.
Details about the program and terms of participation can be found in the program manual.
The application form is available at the following LINK.
For additional questions, write to accelerator@greenup.rs.
The most promising teams are expected to receive intensive support and present to investors at Demo Day.
GreenUp Accelerator implements two initiatives in partnership: GreenUp Hub - a project implemented by GIZ Serbia as part of German-Serbian development cooperation in partnership with the ICT Hub and the Centre for Cleaner Production of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy of the University of Belgrade as part of the UNIDO/Global Environment Facility project "Global Program for Green Chemistry and Innovation", Globalgreenchem led by Yale University (USA).