A Program Designed for Gaming AI

Our intensive 4-month program combines elite mentorship, strategic funding, and an unparalleled network to accelerate your AI startup's growth and secure your first enterprise clients.

The Deal

We believe in transparency and fair partnerships. Our goal is to provide you with the resources to scale globally, and we offer flexible structures to align with your startup's unique stage and strategy.

Equity Based Program

We offer a flexible equity-based program that provides full access to the entire Elevate AI ecosystem, either as co-financed seed capital or in return for participation in the program.

The terms are standardized across the cohort, eliminating complex negotiations. Our investment is a signal of our long-term commitment, and we reserve pro-rata rights to co-invest in your subsequent funding rounds.

Best for:

Early-stage ventures seeking mentorship, validation, and a long-term strategic partner to accelerate their path to market, or later stage looking for strategic investment.

Equity-Free Program Access

For later-stage or bootstrapped companies who prefer not to give up equity. This path provides full access to the entire Elevate AI ecosystem for a fixed program fee, including:

  • 300+ hours of customized advisory and mentoring
  • Direct access to pilot programs with our network
  • GTM Strategy Modelling and Execution
  • Tailored Sales Pipeline Development based on Current Product Cycle

Best for:

Established startups with existing revenue or funding who want to leverage Malta as a launchpad for European and global expansion.

Corporate Innovation Track

Leverage our deep industry connections by solving a critical challenge for one of our corporate partners. This track is designed for startups whose technology can address specific, pre-defined enterprise needs.

Instead of a standard curriculum, you'll engage in a focused, funded pilot project with a dedicated corporate partner, offering a direct path to commercial contracts or strategic investment.

Best for:

B2B startups with a proven MVP (TRL 5+) looking to fast-track market entry and validate their solution at an enterprise scale.

4-Month Acceleration Journey

A comprehensive roadmap to transform your AI startup into an enterprise-ready business

Month 1: Commercial Acceleration

Key Activities

  • Enterprise sales training and strategy development
  • B2B go-to-market strategy refinement
  • Pilot program development and testing

Objectives

  • Develop enterprise sales playbook
  • Secure first enterprise pilot commitment
  • Validate commercial strategy with real customer feedback

Month 2: Fortification & Funding

Key Activities

  • IP strategy development and protection
  • EU funding navigation and application support
  • Investment readiness preparation

Objectives

  • Secure IP protection for core technology
  • Submit minimum of 3 funding applications
  • Prepare investment materials and data room

Month 3: The Sales Sprint

Key Activities

  • 90-day sales plan execution
  • Weekly pipeline reviews with experts
  • Pilot agreement negotiations

Objectives

  • Secure 5+ qualified enterprise leads
  • Close 2+ pilot agreements
  • Achieve 30%+ conversion rate

Month 4: Demo Day & Investment

Key Activities

  • Investor pitch preparation and coaching
  • Demo Day presentation to investors
  • Investment deal flow management

Objectives

  • Deliver compelling Demo Day presentation
  • Secure minimum 5 investor follow-ups
  • Close first investment round within 60 days

Key Dates

Mark your calendar for the next cohort

Applications Open

August 2025

Selection Process

Sept - Nov 2025

Next Cohort

Jan 2026 - April 2026

Ready to Accelerate Your AI Startup?

Join the next generation of AI entrepreneurs and turn your vision into reality.

Apply for Cohort '26