An open startupincubationprogram in the Western Balkans

A unique environment for the progressive development of founders. We share our expertise and help transform promising ideas into innovative projects of the future.

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Benefits

Secret sauce of your success

You will learn how to think like a modern entrepreneur and reveal your talent in launching innovative projects that are promising for participation in acceleration programs and attracting first investments.

Knowledge Base

Knowledge Base

Gain important knowledge and skills necessary to transform your idea into a successful innovative startup.

Mentorship

Mentorship

Receive professional expertise and personal mentorship on launching a startup from 35+ industry experts, mentors and professional founders.

Founder’s Mindset

Founder’s Mindset

Learn to think boldly and systematically, see your project from different scales and angles, learn to motivate your team, create values and meanings.

Investment Roadmap

Investment Roadmap

Choose a development strategy, create a personalized investment roadmap, and prepare an impressive pitch deck for your startup.

Networking

Networking

Become a part of a community of entrepreneurs. Get a unique opportunity to meet and communicate with successful, like-minded people, and exchange knowledge and experiences.

About us in facts

Achievements

Within the first two cohorts, everyone did a tremendous amount of work, becoming inspired by the process. Those who are most committed to their projects always achieve the desired outcome.

66

Founders
applied

21

Startups
selected

11

Successful
demos

4

Businesses launched or investments raised

450+

Community
members

35+

Experts
and mentors

65+

Project
participants

Program

Incubation program

Our improved and updated program is designed specifically for aspiring founders with projects at different stages.

The 10-week hybrid bootcamp will help you to prepare key business components of your startup, validate hypothesis and get ready for the next steps.

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Professionally tailored workshops

International mentors

Focused on entrepreneurs

Insights and trends

Best-practices for startups

Practice-first approach

Startup incubation program

Testimonials

We value your feedback

We are monitoring the development of startups and founders from the first season. They have worked hard together with an experts and mentors within the program, and we are proud of their success.

I had an amazing experience supporting the Startup Factory incubator program. The energy of young entrepreneurs was truly inspiring. Unique approach to fostering innovation and providing unparalleled mentorship played a pivotal role in shaping startups for success.

Juan Ignacio Sandoval

Startup Grind Montenegro

By repeatedly presenting a project to both experts and the audience, you start to see what works in it and resonates with people, and what doesn’t. There’s a long journey ahead, but now we know why and where we’re going.

Yana Rebus

Game Deveroper

I had been thinking about the project for a year and Startup Factory helped me take the first step towards making it happen. Now I have a great team, the startup is growing fast, and we have some big clients. Thanks for the great experience and inspiration.

Svetlana Alshevskaya

Founder at Psygent

By the end of the first season, we were not only able to assemble a working prototype, but also fully formed the vision of the product, defined the target audience and values, calculated the unit economy, created a financial model and decided on promotion options.

Konstantin Skavitin

Founder at Tailbook

If you are looking to turn your startup dreams into reality, I wholeheartedly recommend embracing the transformative experience that the Startup Factory offers. The unwavering support, guidance and network they provide can be instrumental in shaping any startup’s success, which NEST has had a pleasure of witnessing.

Ivana Sreković

NEST Coworking

One of the most important things for me was project presentation experience. We got to the demo day with a real pitch. Communication with potential investors, project evaluation and my first round wouldn’t happen without it. Thank to all the team and experts!

Dmitry Petrovsky

Founder at MonFood

Startup Factory is a team of professionals who have created a unique incubation program that contains exactly what is needed for tech entrepreneurs. I’m impressed with educational workshops and organization of startup’s traction process.

Andrey Sobolev

Tech Entrepreneur

I had an amazing experience supporting the Startup Factory incubator program. The energy of young entrepreneurs was truly inspiring. Unique approach to fostering innovation and providing unparalleled mentorship played a pivotal role in shaping startups for success.

Juan Ignacio Sandoval

Startup Grind Montenegro

I had been thinking about the project for a year and Startup Factory helped me take the first step towards making it happen. Now I have a great team, the startup is growing fast, and we have some big clients. Thanks for the great experience and inspiration.

Svetlana Alshevskaya

Founder at Psygent

By repeatedly presenting a project to both experts and the audience, you start to see what works in it and resonates with people, and what doesn’t. There’s a long journey ahead, but now we know why and where we’re going.

Yana Rebus

Game Deveroper

I had an amazing experience supporting the Startup Factory incubator program. The energy of young entrepreneurs was truly inspiring. Unique approach to fostering innovation and providing unparalleled mentorship played a pivotal role in shaping startups for success.

Juan Ignacio Sandoval

Startup Grind Montenegro

By the end of the first season, we were not only able to assemble a working prototype, but also fully formed the vision of the product, defined the target audience and values, calculated the unit economy, created a financial model and decided on promotion options.

Konstantin Skavitin

Founder at Tailbook

If you are looking to turn your startup dreams into reality, I wholeheartedly recommend embracing the transformative experience that the Startup Factory offers. The unwavering support, guidance and network they provide can be instrumental in shaping any startup’s success, which NEST has had a pleasure of witnessing.

Ivana Sreković

NEST Coworking

One of the most important things for me was project presentation experience. We got to the demo day with a real pitch. Communication with potential investors, project evaluation and my first round wouldn’t happen without it. Thank to all the team and experts!

Dmitry Petrovsky

Founder at MonFood

Startup Factory is a team of professionals who have created a unique incubation program that contains exactly what is needed for tech entrepreneurs. I’m impressed with educational workshops and organization of startup’s traction process.

Andrey Sobolev

Tech Entrepreneur

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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