StartSmart Southestern Europe

Our pledge
StartSmart SEE joins the Deep Tech Talent Pledge to advance deep tech education and commercialization in Southeastern Europe, aligning with our mission to foster innovation. Through the StartSmart Accelerator, corporate training, and university partnerships, we equip 4,000 individuals by 2025 with market-ready skills in AI, biotech, and advanced materials. Our EU-focused networking, funding access, and awareness campaigns connect talent with key industry leaders. Learn more: startsmartsee.org

About
StartSmart SEE fosters deep tech entrepreneurship in SE Europe with strong MIT ties. Through the Deep Tech Talent Pledge, we commit to training 4K individuals by 2025 via startup acceleration, and university partnerships. Aligned with the New European Innovation Agenda, we support innovation commercialization with mentorship and global networking. As a pledging member, we contribute with international exposure, partnerships, and exclusive resources, strengthening Europe’s deep tech ecosystem.