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For more information, contact Verica Poposka at verica@accelerace.io
A new wave of startup–SME innovation
Accelerace Match 2025 is a matchmaking programme that connects Danish SMEs with ambitious European start-ups to help them find each other and enter pilot collaborations in AI productivity, ESG compliance, and digital sustainability. We ensure the best match for you – relevant, fast, and completely free of charge.
Market and technology validation with established Danish companies.
- Test your technology and product with SMEs.
- Get connected with hand-picked SMEs that are already engaged in adopting innovation and implementing pilot projects.
- Create quick access to potential commercial partnerships.
- Learn to sell and develop with Danish companies.
Here's how it works
A simple, structured process that ensures the connection between SMEs and startups.
Step 1
Application
Fill out a short form and tell us about your focus area.
Deadline: July 10th.
Step 2
Learning
One hour of onboarding to prepare you for collaboration with an SME.
This will happen during the summer.
Step 3
Match
In the autumn, you will meet SMEs on our online platform and hold brief meetings with your match.
Participate in person at our event in Copenhagen.
Step 4
Collaboration
Opportunity to define a pilot project with your match.
We help you kickstart it with tools and templates.
2025 focus: AI productivity and sustainability.
AI-productivity
AI tools and technologies designed to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and provide creative competitiveness.
EU-legislation
New needs
Lack of workforce, climate unpredictability, and digitalisation needs are converging.
Sustainability
Accelerace Match can help.
Recognised matchmaker
15+ years of experience in connecting companies with startups.
Extensive network.
2200+ startups and a wide SME network.
Ecosystem partners.
Strong connections to key players in the ecosystem.
Er du en dansk SME som leder efter AI-løsninger?
FAQ
Danish SMEs facing challenges in AI implementation or sustainability, who have surplus capacity and are willing to commit to a pilot project with a startup.
Successful projects can continue as commercial agreements between SMEs and startups. Accelerace can help structure ongoing collaborations.
Startups are connected with SMEs and receive support in preparation for this. Additionally, they are provided with structured pilot templates, visibility within Accelerace’s network, and continuous assistance.
We focus on startups that have a market-ready product, within AI or sustainability, and that can be implemented within the 2-3 month timeframe of the pilot project.
Both Danish and international startups are welcome to apply, as long as the solution is relevant for Danish SMEs.