Accelerator

Global Growth 

Looking to enter a new market or expand your startup globally?

Global Growth will accelerate the international development of your startup. You will create a foreign expansion and sales strategy and make bold steps to take your business overseas/abroad.  

5 startups that enter the program will be awarded a total of:

100.000 EUR

Global Growth takes no equity or fees.

APPLICATIONS ARE now CLOSED.

Who can apply?

Software startups
younger 
than 5 years and hardware startups younger than 7 years

with:

At least 2 employees

Head of Sales and Product Manager
Sales strategy and budget showing how grant will be utilized
Defined international target market
Proven sales revenue in the past 12 months (EUR 50k or more)

What can the startups expect?

Five startups that will be accepted into Global Growth 2024 will each receive EUR 20,000 at the beginning of the program. The program will ensure they create a great sales pitch and sales deck and take action to tap into international markets. They’ll meet with business partners and potential investors in at least one global market and work with renowned mentors.

What do we expect from the startups?

Startups need to have a proactive approach in terms of program participation and achieving their goals, and a can-do attitude.  

We expect major steps from their end expanding to a new foreign market and negotiating with potential investors and business partners.   

Masterclass — Sales Academy (Sep 2024)

Meetings with mentors and ZICER team

Demo Day — Zagreb Connect (Oct 25)