CATALYST FOR THE NEW ECONOMY
Challenger is a non-equity startup accelerator based in Bratislava.
Every year we select a batch of 12 early-stage startups to participate in
a 4-month program. We help you find the product-market fit, paying
customers, and raise funding to scale your operation.
Challenger is based on our
10-year track record in the CEE
1100+
startups accelerated through our programs
700+
M EUR raised by startups we worked with
350+
mentors in our network
We are looking for you
Sustainability
In this batch, we are looking for startups solving challenges in cleantech, mobility, circular economy, agritech, and other fields contributing to sustainable development.
How do we work with startups
What do you get
Best startups can also receive
250,000 EUR investment
from our partner CB Investment Management
60,000 EUR in cash prizes
Timeline
What’s new
Some of your mentors
































The Challenger team







