We are a venture builder working with the best European researchers and building business for the disruptive innovations originating from research.

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23 Jan 2024
In our latest insights article, we present a list of 1️⃣3️⃣ growth avenues supported by the 🇪🇺 EIC. Click the link below ⬇ to discover the funding sources that can accelerate your venture's journey 🚀 acceler8.today/insights/eic-…

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17 Jan 2024
We're Estonia-bound! 🇪🇪 The first overseas trip for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ is taking us to Tartu - this year's European Capital of Culture 🇪🇺 - for the highly-anticipated sTARTUp Day festival 🎉 Drop us a line if you plan on attending and we'll meet you there 👋 #startupday
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15 Jan 2024
Exciting news in innovation! 🌐💡 Dive into the future with us as we explore the European Innovation Council’s 🇪🇺 (EIC) 2024 Work Programme. Over €1.2 billion 💶 is earmarked for breakthroughs in AI, space exploration, semiconductors, and more! 🚀👨‍💻 acceler8.today/insights/navi…

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23 Dec 2023
As 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ nears its end, we're raising a toast to our vibrant community of innovators and collaborators who made this a year of growth and achievement! 🔴 Kindly note that the A8 team will observe a week-long Christmas shutdown 😴 starting Monday 25th December.
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24 Nov 2023
Gear up for an unparalleled journey into innovation at sTARTUp Day 2024, where A8 will be joined by the Ventures Thrive team and their 6️⃣ startup finalists for a Demo Day 🏆 Join us in Tartu 🇪🇪 next January and be a part of this transformative experience. See you there! 👋
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23 Nov 2023
Our very own Maria Sapinska took the stage as a speaker 🎙 at yesterday's 'A New Kind of Cybersecurity: Quantum-Secured Networking in Malta' seminar 👩‍💻 Maria delved into the imperative need to stay ahead of the game in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity 💡
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17 Nov 2023
Meet us in Warsaw 🇵🇱 next week to learn all about Ventures Thrive! Seize this opportunity to speak with team member Sevi Tuominen and explore how this programme can propel your startup's growth journey 🚀 Get in touch with us and we'll be thrilled to schedule a meeting ✨
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14 Nov 2023
Europe's 25 million SMEs employ 100 million people. The massive SME relief package has been put forward to secure cash flow, access to finance and talent. #SMEWeek2023
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9 Nov 2023
We're on the move again, and this time we're diving deep into the heart of innovation at SME Assembly 2023 🚀 A8 CEO Antti Heikkilä will be heading to Spain 🇪🇸 for this prestigious event, running from 13th to 15th November. Drop us a line if you also plan on attending! 💡
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8 Nov 2023
🚀 LIVE FROM WOLVES SUMMIT! Don't miss out on the chance to connect with us and learn about Ventures Thrive, our exciting project offering equity free-funding 💰 for deeptech startups in Widening Countries 🌍 Set up a meeting with us through the Brella app 🤝
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2 Nov 2023
👋 MEET US AT WOLVES SUMMIT! A8 will soon be heading to Vienna 📍 for the upcoming edition of #wolvessummit. Thinking of attending? 🤔 Schedule a meeting with us via the Brella app. Check out the official WS website below to book your tickets ⬇️ vienna.wolvessummit.com/
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26 Oct 2023
📣 Calling all deeptech startups! Running from 2️⃣0️⃣ to 2️⃣2️⃣ November, Deep Tech CEE Summit is offering tech companies the opportunity to earn exposure, win prizes, and network with investors and corporates 🚀 Applications close 29/10 - don’t delay! deeptechsummit.eu/
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16 Oct 2023
A8 CEO Antti Heikkilä took off to Dubai for the European Pavilion Opening Reception 🇪🇺 as part of GITEX Global 2023 🎉 This is the 43rd edition of ‘the world’s largest tech show’ 🧑‍💻 with GITEX Global bringing together tech creators and investors from all around the world 🌍
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27 Sep 2023
Up next on our agenda is the ‘Tokyo Sustainable Business Webinar’ – an event about programmes for sustainable business expansion into Tokyo 🇯🇵 A8 CEO Antti Heikkilä will be one of the speakers addressing the webinar. Reserve your spot today ⬇ ow.ly/PkHT50PQ9BV
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26 Sep 2023
CALLING ALL STARTUP FOUNDERS! 📣 An exciting opportunity awaits, as Ventures Thrive's upcoming FREE webinar is set to tackle the ins and outs of a Series 🅰 round due diligence process. Click the link below and secure your place whilst tickets last ⬇ eventbrite.com/e/vt-mastercl…
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13 Sep 2023
We couldn’t be happier to be closing off our summer with the upcoming Printed Electronics Helix launch event A8 CEO Antti Heikkilä will be addressing the webinar alongside other leading industry professionals. Click the link below to book your spot! ⬇️ ow.ly/O18l50PL6Qy
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21 Aug 2023
"The end result is that citizens will have access to a more affordable and diverse selection of new generation biomedicines" 🚀🔬 Read all about one of our newest innovations, BIOPURE Project, as featured on WhosWho.mtwhoswho.mt/en/malta-based-ac… #A8 #EIC

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10 Aug 2023
We’re thrilled to announce that Acceler8 has recently secured a further €350,000 in funding from the @EUeic for the commercialization of BIOPURE. Click the link below to read the full release ⬇️ ow.ly/E8B850Pwso3 #A8 #EIC #innovation #biopharma #tech

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31 Jul 2023
Acceler8 CEO Antti Heikkila recently spoke with @scibus journalist @IMundell to address the challenges faced by deeptech entrepreneurs stemming from island nations 🌍 Click the link below to see what they discussed ⬇️ sciencebusiness.net/news/sta…
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21 Jul 2023
We’re proud to announce that A8 CEO Antti Heikkilä recently completed his participation in the @EUeic Women Leadership Programme, wherein he took on the role of a mentor 👨‍🏫 Click the link below to learn more about the WLP ⬇ ow.ly/4eNC50PcZKZ #A8 #EUeic
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