Build your tech business in 3 months

Free online accelerator for Moldovan professionals and aspiring founders. Build real tech products with expert mentorship, anywhere in the world.

Sign up for the 2026 edition

Turn your expertise into a globally impactful startup

Join a structured program that guides you step-by-step to grow your startup from anywhere. No matter where you are: Moldova, Europe, or beyond, you’ll build a tech startup ready to scale globally.

Start building your product with expert support, from anywhere.

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Gain skills, mentorship, and global connections

  • Gain skills, mentorship, and global connections

    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 plan to a global tech startup

At Upcelerator, we help professionals and aspiring founders turn ideas into real products. With expert mentors and a step-by-step program, you’ll build a startup ready to grow anywhere.

  • Mentors

    Mentors

    Learn from founders who’ve built and scaled tech startups and understand the challenges of the idea stage
  • Months

    Months

    3 months to build a launch-ready your tech product
  • Modules

    Modules

    Step-by-step lessons covering all key topics to launch a scalable startup
  • Mentorship hours

    Mentorship hours

    Get personalized guidance for your early-stage business
  • Equity-Free

    Equity-Free

    Keep full ownership of your idea, we don’t take any equity
  • Assignments

    Assignments

    Complete 200+ practical steps to build your product, test your idea, and get your startup ready to grow

Learn exactly what you need to launch your tech startup

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.

Start building your product with expert support, from anywhere

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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 8 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.

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.

Start building your product with expert support, from anywhere.

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  • Application deadline

    13th of March 2026

    Accelerator program dates

    March – June, 2026

    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.

    Main selection criteria

    We’re looking for people like you: skilled professionals, freelancers, and aspiring founders, who want to turn their ideas into real tech products. You don’t need previous startup experience; what matters is your skills, creativity, and willingness to build something meaningful.

    Investment opportunity

    • Grant: The best startup in this edition will receive a grant to help bring their idea to life.
    • UpNext traction accelerator: Top participants may be shortlisted for this next-stage program, giving access to mentorship, resources, and potential investment.

    After the program

    Upon completion, you’ll join our exclusive founders and alumni community, continue receiving support, and have opportunities to connect with investors and collaborators to scale your startup further.

Frequently asked questions

  • Who is this program for?

    Upcelerator is for Moldovans in Moldova or abroad, professionals, freelancers, students, and aspiring founders, who want to turn their ideas into techl products, grow them globally, and connect with the local startup ecosystem.

  • 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?

    For the 2026 edition, the program is free. You’ll get expert mentorship, practical resources, and support 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 Moldovan founders living abroad apply?

    Yes. Upcelerator is fully remote, so Moldovans living anywhere in the world can participate, contribute their skills, and connect with the local startup ecosystem.

  • 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.