Turn your idea into a thriving global business & win a 70K MDL grant

Upcelerator’s 3-month online idea-stage accelerator offers expert mentorship, funding, and the essential tools to scale your business internationally.

You’ll gain access to a structured program designed to guide you step-by-step as you grow your startup from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re based in Moldova, Romania, Europe, or beyond, we’ll help you build a successful tech startup that thrives on a global scale.

And the best part? The top startup in this batch will be awarded a 70,000 MDL grant to fuel their next phase of growth.

  • Insights

    Mentorship from global Industry Experts

    Access top global mentors with experience in leading startups and major companies to guide your growth.

    Tailored workshops & hands-on learning

    Participate in hands-on, results-driven workshops designed to address your startup’s unique challenges.

    Connect with Entrepreneurs, Investors & Professionals

    Expand your network globally with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals for new opportunities.

    Build your first startup remotely with global reach

    Participate and work from anywhere while connecting with a global network to scale your startup on your terms.

    Build a pitch deck & learn to pitch to investors

    As you complete tasks, you’ll gradually create your own startup pitch and pitch deck, preparing you to confidently present your business to investors.

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Learn from world-class mentors

founders and professionals in global startups

  • Letitia Stefan

    Letitia Stefan

    Co-founder, Nifty Learning

    Since October 2016 I've been part of the Nifty Learning family and it's been the most rewarding professional and personal growth experience so far. I'm happy to offer my support to founders and teams that want to know more about the journey of founding a startup, how to pitch their business idea, how to validate it and what to look for when speaking to potential customers or investors.

  • Nick Himowicz

    Nick Himowicz

    Innovation & Business Coach

    Nick isn't just an innovation coach; he's a strategist, a mentor, and a visionary. His resume boasts collaborations with giants like Google, American Express, and Lego. Nick's arsenal of strategies, including the renowned Strategyzer methodology, is unmatched. Mentored by Alex Osterwalder himself, Nick's insights into creating enduring business models are nothing short of revolutionary.

  • Sergiu Matei

    Sergiu Matei

    Founder, Index | Forbes Technology Council

    Sergiu Matei is co-founder of Travod, the startup with one of the most impressive growth in the translation industry. Travod adapts content for brands such as Amazon, Forbes Group, British Council, and many more. He is now working on new startup – Index, which helps top companies to hire remotely world-class software developers.

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Your 3 months launchpad to a global tech startup

At Upcelerator, we specialize in turning early-stage startup ideas into successful global ventures. With top-notch mentorship, a comprehensive curriculum, and equity-free participation, we help entrepreneurs transform their ideas into viable businesses with the potential to scale internationally.

  • Mentors

    Mentors

    Learn from founders who’ve scaled tech startups and know idea-stage challenges.
  • Months

    Months

    The 3-month accelerator helps you build a launch-ready MVP.
  • Modules

    Modules

    Cover essential topics to launch a scalable startup.
  • Mentorship hours

    Mentorship hours

    Receive personalized support for your idea-stage business.
  • Equity-Free

    Equity-Free

    Retain 100% ownership—equity only for investment.
  • Assignments

    Assignments

    Complete 200+ tasks to refine and grow your startup

What you’ll be working on

This accelerator covers every critical step to launch a successful startup. Learn from seasoned mentors with real-world experience in building and scaling tech-driven businesses. Each module comes with 10-15 targeted assignments to help you implement actionable strategies.

  • Customer Development

    Customer Development

    Module 1

    Interview potential customers and create profiles. Determine the early adopters of your product. Have a better understanding of the features you have to build first.

  • Market and Competition

    Market and Competition

    Module 2

    Identify competitors and market trends. Analyse the risks, determine the market needs and find a viable solution.

  • Product Development

    Product Development

    Module 3

    Fine-tune the development process. Make sure that the product is convenient and usable. Run vigorous tests. Launch fast, learn the lean methodology.

  • Branding and Positioning

    Branding and Positioning

    Module 4

    Establish your company's visual identity. Give a name to the experience your customers will receive. Work on finding your differentiator and positioning on the market.

  • Revenue Models

    Revenue Models

    Module 5

    Choose the right way to monetize your product. Learn about different ways you can charge for your services or product.

  • Go-to-Market Strategies

    Go-to-Market Strategies

    Module 6

    Craft a message that speaks to your customer. Build a robust marketing roadmap that will keep your product viable and visible.

  • Founding Team and First Employees

    Founding Team and First Employees

    Module 7

    To achieve great things you need a great team. Define the most convenient recruiting strategy and organizational design.

  • Finance Operations

    Finance Operations

    Module 8

    Learn about accounting, how to organise your cash flow and expenses. Identify the key indicators you need to follow in your startup.

  • Sales

    Sales

    Module 9

    Learn how and why your startup needs to be a sales organization. Learn how to build funnels, implement CRMs and create a repeatable process that you can scale.

  • Legal, Incorporation and Regulations

    Legal, Incorporation and Regulations

    Module 10

    Understand why, sometimes, tech startups require a different legal structure than traditional businesses. Learn how to divide the shares among your cofounders. Incorporate your startup.

  • Funding, Bootstrapping and Investors

    Funding, Bootstrapping and Investors

    Module 11

    Develop an efficient fundraising strategy. Learn what are the essential metrics that investors look at and understand when is your company ready to raise money.

  • Graduation, Demo Day

    Graduation, Demo Day

    Module 12

    Congratulations you are a founder now! Pitch to potential investors and mentors. Learn how to use the accelerator community and resources after graduation.

Build something meaningful

  • Application deadline

    April 30, 2025

    Accelerator program dates

    May 3th  – August 6th, 2025

    The 3-month accelerator includes weekly Live Q&As and hands-on assignments to scale your startup. Full commitment is required—failure to engage may result in removal from the program.

    Accelerator program fee

    The €300 fee is an accountability guarantee to ensure your team’s commitment to completing the program. If your team successfully finishes, the fee will be fully refunded.

    This small investment provides access to expert mentorship, valuable resources, and a structured path to scale your business internationally.

    Main selection criteria

    We seek early-stage startups or scalable ideas with potential for global growth and founders who can execute their vision.

    Investment opportunity

    The best startup in the batch will receive a 70,000 MDL grant to help scale their business further.

    At the end of the accelerator, eligible startups may secure equity investments of up to €25,000. We evaluate based on your startup’s idea, team, traction, and market potential to determine investability.

    After the program

    Upon completion, you’ll gain access to our exclusive founders and alumni community. You’ll continue receiving support from our network, and when you’re ready, you may be eligible for investment opportunities from our investors.

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Our Alumni: 250+ founders scaling global startups

At Upcelerator, we’ve empowered over 250 founders to validate, launch, and scale their startups. Our program has helped entrepreneurs secure angel investment, turn their ideas into reality, and build successful, globally competitive businesses.

A decade of shaping the future of tech startups

At Dreamups, we’ve been empowering early-stage startups and entrepreneurs since 2016. We’ve successfully supported 3 cohorts of the Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, and have run 7 batches of the fully remote Upcelerator program for idea-stage startups.

With over 100 startups and 250+ founders in our community, we’re proud to have helped countless startups graduate and scale. Below are some of the standout startups that have thrived through our accelerator program.

Frequently asked questions

  • Who is this program for?

    The Upcelerator is designed for early-stage tech startups or founders with an idea that has a scalable potential for serving a regional or a global market.

  • Is Upcelerator only for individuals? Can multiple co-founders sign up?

    The platform is designed to suit both solo founders, as well as startup teams.

  • Do I need to know English to be able to participate?

    Yes. The program language is English, and it is necessary to have the B2 level (Upper-Intermediate).

  • How much time does the Upcelerator require?

    A minimum of 15 hours per week.

  • Does the Upcelerator program only accept tech startups?

    We will give the priority to ideas or startups that have a tech or digital component. But you should anyway apply if you are not sure about that, almost any idea can be a tech or tech-enabled startup.

  • How much does the program cost?

    The program costs €300 per team for the entire 3-month accelerator. This fee grants you access to expert mentorship, valuable resources, and the support needed to scale your startup globally.

  • Does Upcelerator collect equity?

    No. We only take equity after a direct investment in your company, if you are in need of any investment.

  • What happens at the end of the accelerator?

    You’ll be joining the closed founders and alumni community, you’ll receive support from our network, and when you’re ready a potential investment from our investors may appear.

  • Can I apply if I have an established startup?

    Definitely. Moreover, we actually encourage you to do so. Upcelerator will help you collect valuable insight and receive suggestions from experts in the field in a wide range of areas like marketing, sales, customer development, product development.

  • Can a startup or founders from a different country apply?

    Yes, the program is designed to be remote and most of the content is valid for any country you are in.

  • How many startups will be accepted in the program?

    We target to work with a limited number of 50 startups in order to deliver better quality of the mentorship we provide.

  • When I will know if I'm admitted?

    You'll receive a message from us a few days before the launch of the program or earlier (it depends on when you submitted your application).

  • Should I apply again if I am told “no”?

    Yes, definitely! There is no downside to applying more than once. Some founders were not accepted on their first try but chose to keep making progress on their business, reapply to the program, and were ultimately accepted.

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