Accelerator
Shape Accelerator Programme
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Shape is an accelerator programme by EIT Culture & Creativity supporting European creative and cultural startups with mentorship, bootcamps, and business support, plus the opportunity to compete for prizes up to €30,000.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- EIT Culture & Creativity
- Amount
- €30,000 · Prize
- Open to
- Europe
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Fashion and retail, Media and gaming, Other
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about Shape Accelerator Programme
Who can apply to Shape Accelerator Programme?
Shape Accelerator Programme is aimed at startups at these stages: Pre-seed and Seed. Eligible locations: Europe. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Fashion and retail, Media and gaming, and Other. Other requirements: Must have validated an idea and built a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
When is the Shape Accelerator Programme deadline?
Next cycles: 2026.
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Verified on November 9, 2026 against the official page.