Exponential Science (ES) has launched the ES Accelerator, a founder-centric programme delivered in partnership with venture builder H-FARM — recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s Top 10 Startup Hubs. The initiative is designed to support early-stage companies harnessing exponential technologies such as distributed ledger technology (DLT), artificial intelligence and quantum computing to create a more equitable and open future.
Startups selected for the accelerator will receive equity investment, tailored guidance from industry specialists and access to Exponential Science’s broad network of partners, academic collaborators and strategic initiatives. This ecosystem includes the MiCA Crypto Alliance, Nodiens, and the Hedera community and its wider technology landscape.
‘The most transformative companies emerge at the intersection of breakthrough technology and urgent global needs,’ said Nikhil Vadgama, Director at Exponential Science. ‘The ES Accelerator is designed to identify and support those rare teams with the vision, expertise, and determination to build the infrastructure for the next phase of human progress.’
The programme is aimed at pre-seed and seed-stage ventures led by founding teams of at least two individuals with strong technical or sector-specific backgrounds. Ideal applicants will have developed a working prototype or MVP, present a compelling global vision for addressing critical challenges and, preferably, possess or be developing proprietary intellectual property to support long-term defensibility.
Programme Highlights
Structured Support: Startups benefit from intensive workshops covering business model design, product development, go-to-market planning and fundraising strategy, complemented by one-to-one mentorship from experts across blockchain, hashgraph technology, AI, governance and emerging tech fields.
Cohort-Based Learning: Each cohort progresses collectively, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and shared development throughout the programme.
Ecosystem Access: Participating companies gain entry to the Exponential Science Foundation’s partner network, academic alliances and strategic initiatives, helping to accelerate commercial readiness and market engagement.
Founder-Friendly Investment: All admitted startups receive an equity investment, with opportunities for further funding following programme completion. Applicants receive detailed terms after submitting their application.
The ES Accelerator underscores Exponential Science’s commitment to supporting founders who are developing meaningful solutions to global challenges through exponential technologies, strengthening the infrastructure, governance frameworks and applications that will underpin the next wave of innovation.
