Build your startup with the right support from day one.
Bertie helps you understand where you are, what to do next and which programme, mentor or funding pathway fits your venture best — through Startup Romania Gateway, powered by MEDAT.
How are you arriving today?
Programme discovery
A connected pathway from idea to validation, funding readiness and growth.
University Accelerators
6 monthsIdea & validation programme for first-time founders
Validation, problem-solution fit, early team building
Regional Pre-Accelerator
12 weeksStructured pre-accelerator delivered by regional partners
Business model, MVP, early customer traction
National Accelerator
16 weeksNational cohort for high-potential ventures
Scaling, fundraising, market expansion
Specialist Accelerator
20 weeksSector-deep tracks (Health, Climate, Deep Tech)
Sector partnerships, regulation, technical depth
Investor Readiness
10 weeksFunding readiness, Growth & seed preparation
Pitch, term sheets, investor introductions
National Digital Youth Accelerator
14 weeksRegional digital accelerator for 13–17 year-old founders
First venture, digital products, secondary-school community
Events & opportunities
National calendar across delivery partners.
- Pitch Bootcamp · Bucharest-Ilfov18 Jun
- Growth Readiness Clinic24 Jun
- Investor Showcase · Centre02 Jul
- Climate Founders Day11 Jul
A connected journey across the ecosystem
Founders enter once and progress through programmes with their Venture Development Assets carried forward.
Your AI co-founder
Bertie helps you understand where you are, challenge assumptions, complete venture-building tasks and prepare for mentors and funding.
National visibility
MEDAT has real-time national visibility, so your progress is recognised across the ecosystem.
Portable progress
Venture Development Assets follow you across programmes — your evidence, mentor feedback, milestones and funding materials move with you.