The Innovation Fund has published the results of the 2026 Startup Accelerator Programme. Following a competitive selection process that included application review, pitch sessions and panel interviews, 7 startup teams were selected to participate in the programme with a total grant allocation of EUR 245,000.
The selected cohort covers a wide range of technology sectors: brain-computer interfaces, sustainable construction materials, smart irrigation, edge computing, rapid pathogen detection, AI-powered sports analytics and pedestrian safety applications. All seven teams completed the 12-week acceleration curriculum and presented their progress at the programme's final Demo Day event.
Grant agreements for all selected teams have been signed and project implementation is underway. Several teams have already initiated conversations with angel investors and regional venture capital funds following their Demo Day presentations.
Fund recipients
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Brain-Computer Interface Prototype
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MVP development of a non-invasive brain-computer interface for motor-impaired users, enabling hands-free control of digital devices through EEG signal processing.
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Sustainable Construction Materials
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Development and testing of building insulation panels made from agricultural waste fibres, offering a lower-carbon alternative to conventional materials.
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Smart Irrigation System
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IoT-based precision irrigation system that adjusts water delivery based on real-time soil moisture, weather forecasts and crop type to minimise water waste on farms.
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Edge Computing Platform
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A lightweight edge computing middleware enabling industrial IoT devices to process and act on sensor data locally, reducing latency and cloud bandwidth dependency.
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Rapid Pathogen Detection
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Development of a portable biosensor device that detects common bacterial pathogens in food and water samples within minutes, without requiring laboratory infrastructure.
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AI Sports Analytics
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An AI video analysis platform for sports clubs that automatically tracks player movements, generates performance metrics and produces tactical insights from match footage.
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Pedestrian Safety App
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A mobile app and municipal dashboard that uses crowdsourced incident reports and traffic data to identify and alert users to pedestrian safety hotspots in real time.
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Edge Computing Platform
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A lightweight edge computing middleware enabling industrial IoT devices to process and act on sensor data locally, reducing latency and cloud bandwidth dependency.
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Brain-Computer Interface Prototype
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MVP development of a non-invasive brain-computer interface for motor-impaired users, enabling hands-free control of digital devices through EEG signal processing.
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AI-Driven Biodiversity Monitoring
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Development of an AI-powered platform that analyses acoustic sensor data and camera trap images to monitor wildlife species diversity across protected areas in Montenegro.
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Smart Irrigation System
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IoT-based precision irrigation system that adjusts water delivery based on real-time soil moisture, weather forecasts and crop type to minimise water waste on farms.
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Marine Microplastic Detection System
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Research and development of an automated spectroscopy-based system for real-time detection and classification of microplastic particles in Adriatic seawater samples.
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Brain-Computer Interface Prototype
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MVP development of a non-invasive brain-computer interface for motor-impaired users, enabling hands-free control of digital devices through EEG signal processing.
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Sustainable Construction Materials
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Development and testing of building insulation panels made from agricultural waste fibres, offering a lower-carbon alternative to conventional materials.
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Sustainable Construction Materials
Project description
Development and testing of building insulation panels made from agricultural waste fibres, offering a lower-carbon alternative to conventional materials.
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Smart Irrigation System
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IoT-based precision irrigation system that adjusts water delivery based on real-time soil moisture, weather forecasts and crop type to minimise water waste on farms.
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Solar Panel Efficiency Enhancer
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Innovation of a proprietary anti-reflective coating and micro-inverter module that increases energy yield of standard solar panels by up to 18%.
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Sustainable Construction Materials
Project description
Development and testing of building insulation panels made from agricultural waste fibres, offering a lower-carbon alternative to conventional materials.
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Brain-Computer Interface Prototype
Project description
MVP development of a non-invasive brain-computer interface for motor-impaired users, enabling hands-free control of digital devices through EEG signal processing.
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Personal Finance Tracker
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A mobile app helping millennials plan budgets, track spending and set savings goals with automated categorisation and alerts.
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Community Renewable Energy Platform
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Development of a peer-to-peer energy trading platform enabling rural communities to collectively manage shared solar installations and distribute energy credits among members.
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Brain-Computer Interface Prototype
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MVP development of a non-invasive brain-computer interface for motor-impaired users, enabling hands-free control of digital devices through EEG signal processing.
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Prefab Housing from Recycled Materials
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Design and prototype production of energy-efficient prefabricated housing modules constructed from recycled construction waste, targeting affordable housing markets.
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Sustainable Construction Materials
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Development and testing of building insulation panels made from agricultural waste fibres, offering a lower-carbon alternative to conventional materials.
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Smart Home Controller
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Development of an affordable DIY smart home controller compatible with common IoT protocols, enabling home automation without vendor lock-in.
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Smart Home Controller
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Development of an affordable DIY smart home controller compatible with common IoT protocols, enabling home automation without vendor lock-in.
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Green Hub Insulation Materials
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Research and development of sustainable thermal insulation materials from recycled and natural sources for use in the construction industry.
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Community Renewable Energy Platform
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Development of a peer-to-peer energy trading platform enabling rural communities to collectively manage shared solar installations and distribute energy credits among members.
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Beach Water Quality Monitor
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Development of a low-cost floating sensor buoy that continuously monitors bathing water quality and transmits data to a public dashboard in real time.
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Automated Wood Processing Line
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Development of a CNC-based automated production line for precision wood processing, reducing manual labour and increasing throughput. The system integrates sensors and software for real-time quality control.
