On April 24-25, 2025, the EU-Startups Summit returns to Malta, bringing collectively round 2,400 founders, startup lovers, and traders for 2 days filled with inspiring talks, hands-on networking, and cutting-edge insights from Europe’s startup ecosystem. Set in a vibrant Mediterranean backdrop, the Summit will showcase a few of the continent’s most enjoyable ventures, rising skills, and innovation leaders.
Startup accelerators have performed a key position in shaping Europe’s tech and innovation panorama. These programmes don’t simply present funding—they provide mentorship, construction, assets, and entry to a strong community that helps early-stage corporations validate their concepts, scale quicker, and entice follow-on funding. However as founder wants evolve and new verticals emerge, how are accelerators adapting? What new fashions are surfacing throughout Europe? And the way are these programmes supporting innovation at each native and world ranges?
To reply these questions, we’ve assembled 4 leaders from a few of Europe’s high accelerator initiatives for an insightful panel titled “Startup Accelerators in Europe.”
Allard Luchsinger – Techstars
Allard Luchsinger is Managing Director of Techstars Amsterdam, considered one of Europe’s most energetic and revered accelerator hubs. With years of expertise investing in and mentoring early-stage founders, he oversees your entire acceleration journey, from choice to scaling. Techstars operates globally, backing hundreds of startups and connecting them to a strong community of mentors, corporates, and traders.
Giovanni Vaccari – Startupbootcamp
Giovanni Vaccari is Managing Director at Startupbootcamp Amsterdam, considered one of Europe’s longest-running and most profitable accelerators. With a robust monitor file in scaling digital well being, fintech, and sensible metropolis startups, Giovanni brings hands-on experience in programme design, investor engagement, and company partnerships. Startupbootcamp continues to evolve with a give attention to vertical-specific innovation and measurable influence.
Quinten Selhorst – EWOR
Quinten Selhorst is a Accomplice at EWOR, an entrepreneurial college and startup platform that helps future founders construct ventures from scratch. With a background in enterprise creation, Quinten performs a key position in guiding founders by the EWOR Fellowship and constructing a brand new sort of academic infrastructure for entrepreneurs. The platform combines tutorial studying with real-world firm constructing—designed by founders, for founders.
This panel might be a very insightful speak for anybody involved in the way forward for startup acceleration—whether or not you’re launching a programme, planning to affix one, or just seeking to perceive how founders are being supported in 2025. Safe your ticket at present, and keep tuned for extra thrilling bulletins and occasion updates on our occasion web page!
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Malta Enterprise is Malta’s financial growth company, facilitating financial progress, funding, and innovation, by providing a variety of help providers for native and international enterprises organising a productive presence in Malta. As a key participant in Malta’s financial panorama, it contributes to the nation’s prosperity by attracting investments, supporting companies, and driving innovation, thereby reinforcing Malta’s place as a horny vacation spot for entrepreneurs and traders alike. Malta Enterprise actively cultivates a vibrant startup ecosystem, enjoying a pivotal position in fostering a conducive atmosphere for startups and providing tailor-made help and incentives to empower rising companies.
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