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SUMMARY:ACCEND Cohort 2 Info Session
DESCRIPTION:ACCEND\, Europe’s deep tech accelerator for Smart Cities\, Net Zero Cities and Regenerative Cities\, has opened applications for its second cohort. \nFollowing the launch of Cohort 1\, which brings together 28 deep tech scaleups from across Europe\, ACCEND is now recruiting a new group of high-potential companies ready to expand across borders\, access investment and scale within complex European markets. \nTo support prospective applicants\, the ACCEND consortium is hosting an online information session to present the programme\, eligibility criteria and application process. \nWhy attend? \nThis session will provide: \n\n\nAn overview of the ACCEND programme structure and support offer \n\n\nEligibility criteria and target profile (TRL 6–9 deep tech scaleups) \n\n\nInsights into the application and selection process \n\n\nInformation on tailored scale plans\, investor readiness and pilot opportunities \n\n\nA live Q&A with the ACCEND consortium \n\n\nACCEND directly addresses key challenges faced by European scaleups\, including fragmented markets\, access to growth capital\, procurement complexity and securing validation environments. \nParticipants in the programme benefit from: \n\n\nIndividual diagnostics and tailored scale plans \n\n\nDedicated ACCEND Guides \n\n\nStrategic coaching for European and global expansion \n\n\nCurated introductions to investors\, cities and innovation buyers \n\n\nAccess to real-world testbeds and pilot environments \n\n\nProcurement navigation support across EU markets \n\n\nWho should attend? \nDeep tech scaleups (TRL 6–9) developing solutions in: \n\n\nSmart Cities \n\n\nNet Zero Cities \n\n\nRegenerative Cities \n\n\nCompanies with international growth ambitions and interest in expanding into European and global markets are particularly encouraged to attend. \nPractical Information \nDate: 10 March 2026Time: 11:00–12:00 (CET)Format: OnlineApplications deadline for Cohort 2: 8 April 2026 \nKnow more about the info session and register by clicking on this link: \n\n			\n				Register Here\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Find out more about ACCEND project: \n			\n				ACCEND Project
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