StartUps: Apply for EBRD Star Venture Investment Programme for Western Balkans

Are you a high-potential startup in WestBank and Gaza looking to scale rapidly? 🚀

The EBRD Star Venture Programme is here to help you accelerate your growth! Apply by September 15th 2025, to join the competitive 24-month support programme.

The programme includes:
🔍 Access to a global network of mentors and advisors
📈 Tailored business diagnostics and consulting projects
🌐 Online/in-person mentoring sessions
💼 Opportunities for international expansion and financing
🤝 Connections with global business partners and high-level executives

Please note that The EBRD Star Venture program in the West Bank & Gaza is co-funded by the European Union.

For Western Balkans Applicants

We are currently accepting applications from high-potential startups in the Western Balkans. The deadline to apply is September 8th, 2025. Please refer to the eligibility criteria below before applying.

Eligibility criteria

We are looking for tech-enabled ventures that are based in one of the EBRD’s participating countries of operations and have the potential for significant scale and an annual turnover of less than € 1 million. 

You must meet the following criteria:

• Offer an innovative, scalable tech-driven solution or business model. 
• Qualify as an SME under the EU definition. 
• Have an annual turnover of less than EUR 1 million. 
• Operate in at least one EBRD country of operation. 
• Be majority-owned by citizens of the relevant EBRD country. 
• Be less than 10 years old (fewer than 10 years since company registration). 
• Be committed to continuous engagement throughout the 24-month programme. 

We support start-ups across diverse sectors but cannot work with companies involved in military products or services, gambling or tobacco. 

How to apply

Use this link to apply