Open Accelerator Overview

Created in 2016 and sponsored by ZCube, Zambon Research Venture, Open Accelerator (OA) has grown over the years. In 2024 we are launching a whole new program designed to accelerate companies developing breakthrough innovation in women’s health. The new design aims to dramatically accelerate businesses with new products leveraging Zambon’s group capabilities.​ We are looking for the world’s leading innovators whose solutions are shaping the future of women's health, thanks to the adoption of cutting-edge technologies (ie: new therapeutic approaches, medical devices, wearables, biomarkers, advanced analytics, AI etc.). We looking for meaningful collaborations to find solutions to tackle some of the women’s health challenges patients face today. ​ By participating in the OA program most promising entrepreneurs will have:​ - Direct access to capital (€100k SAFE investment in up to 10 companies per year and potential follow-ons) and competences (Sales & Marketing, Clinical and Medical affairs, Regulatory, Reimbursement, and much more)​ - Potential for future strategic collaborations with a company providing a geographic exposure in EU, US and LatAm​ - Exposure to a wide network of investors, corporates, advisors, mentors!

Is Open Accelerator the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Open Accelerator, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

Open Accelerator

Corporate Venture

Investment focus

Solution stages

  • Fully working product
  • MVP
  • Prototype

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe

Product type

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Software-enabled hardware
  • Drugs / Pharma

Industries / verticals

  • BioTech & Life Sciences
  • Digital & Consumer health
  • Health Data, Healthcare Systems & Infrastructure
  • Materials Science
  • MedTech & Devices
  • PharmaTech
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Investment role

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Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

First ticket size

€50,000 - €150,000

How to approach funds like Open Accelerator

When approaching Open Accelerator, founders should highlight how their solution addresses unmet needs in women's health and demonstrate a clear path to clinical validation or regulatory milestones. Emphasize the scalability of your innovation and its potential for integration within established healthcare systems or partnerships. Show readiness to leverage mentorship and industry connections, and articulate how your team can benefit from hands-on support to accelerate market entry or pilot studies.

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