Programs
Innovative Startup Acceleration Program
The goal of the program is to strengthen Georgia’s startup ecosystem by enhancing the investment potential of innovative and technology-driven startup ideas and supporting their entry into global markets. The program will promote: • The development of technological and innovative solutions, contributing to the global competitiveness of Georgian companies. • The advancement of startup founders' skills and knowledge, preparing them to build scalable businesses. • The development of minimum viable products (MVPs) and the strategic positioning of products in both local and international markets.
Innovative Startup Acceleration Program
🚀 GITA Launches Call for Proposals for Accelerators
The Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) invites experienced accelerators and relevant organizations to apply for a grant to implement the Innovative Startup Acceleration Program.
Key Dates:
📝 Call Opens: April 30, 2025
⏰ Deadline: June 20, 2025, 23:59 (GMT+4)
📧 Submit proposals via email: accelerator@gita.gov.ge
👉 All proposals must comply with the guidelines in Annex 1 of the Program Manual. The Proposal should be submitted in Georgian and English languages.
Want to learn more? Join our Online Information Days:
📅 May 13, May 29, and June 12 at 20:00 (GMT+4)
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/7itjUXzP2SNKms276
(Invitations will be sent 24 hours before the session)
✅ Who’s Eligible?
Accelerators must:
- Be a legal entity or consortium of legal entities
- Have at least 8 years of experience managing acceleration programs
- Have a Managing Director with 15+ years combined experience in entrepreneurship, executive-level business, and angel/VC investing
- Engage 10+ mentors, each with 10+ years of mentoring experience
Qualified applicants will be invited for an onsite interview with the Selection Committee between July 21–25, 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
🏆 Selection Criteria (Total 100 points):
- Track Record & Experience: 25 points
- Program Design, Structure & Facilities: 15 points
- Mentors’ Experience: 15 points
- Operations Team: 15 points
- Innovation, Value Added, Additional Perks: 20 points
- Program Budget: 10 points
Successful applicants will be awarded a multi-year grant (4-year agreement, renewable annually) to deliver the program. Program should be launched no later than January 2026.
👉 Contribute to shaping Georgia’s startup ecosystem! Apply now and accelerate the next wave of promising Georgian startups.
