Who is eligible for Catalyst — Business Sweden Scale-up Program?

Early Stage · Focus: scale-up, fundraising · Location: National, Sweden · Region: Sweden

What do I need to apply?

Early Stage Startup, Early Stage, scale-up, fundraising

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Catalyst — Business Sweden Scale-up Program

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Market-entry project stated as worth SEK 250,000, market visit, investor platform, mentors and network; admission fee SEK 50,000 if selected

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Funding

Market-entry project stated as worth SEK 250,000, market visit, investor platform, mentors and network; admission fee SEK 50,000 if selected

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infoAbout this program

Catalyst — Business Sweden Scale-up Program is a accelerator run by Business Sweden in National, Sweden. Funding and support: Market-entry project stated as worth SEK 250,000, market visit, investor platform, mentors and network; admission fee SEK 50,000 if selected. Eligibility: Scalable model, international GTM, 12+ months runway or fundraising proof, two full-time global-growth employees and track record.. Deadline: Pitch days listed 2 Apr, 21 May and 20 Aug 2026.. Apply at https://www.business-sweden.com/expand-globally/sme/catalyst/.

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Investment

Market-entry project stated as worth SEK 250,000, market visit, investor platform, mentors and network; admission fee SEK 50,000 if selected

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Catalyst — Business Sweden Scale-up Program

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Review Catalyst — Business Sweden Scale-up Program eligibility (Early Stage; focus: scale-up, fundraising).
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Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.
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Submit via https://www.business-sweden.com/expand-globally/sme/catalyst/.
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Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.