Thirteen startups from the SUSTAIN phase of EPICENTRE’s CALL 2 have completed their Academy and Acceleration experience — and their feedback reflects a highly positive journey of growth, learning, and impact.

✅ High Satisfaction and Valuable Support

The vast majority of participants reported being either “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the overall support provided by the EPICENTRE program. Teams highlighted the quality of the mentoring, structured activities, and personalized guidance.

“Very well-structured program. Especially individual mentorships.”

🎯 Progress Toward Goals

• 69% of respondents said EPICENTRE helped them achieve their goals either significantly or extremely.
• Only one participant reported limited goal achievement.
• Common goals included revenue growth, new market entry, and product development.

💬 Staff Responsiveness and Program Support

Startups appreciated the EPICENTRE team’s commitment:

• 85% rated staff responsiveness as “good” or “excellent”.
• Support resources and expert access were consistently valued across teams.

📈 Real Impact on Company Growth

• 9 out of 13 startups reported a high or very high impact on their business development.
• Projects noted clear advancements in areas like product strategy, roadmap definition, and partnership conversations.

🔮 Confidence and Future Outlook

Participants expressed strong confidence in the future success of their solutions:

• 85% felt very or extremely confident in the long-term viability of their innovation.
• 100% would recommend EPICENTRE to other companies.
• 12 out of 13 said they would participate in a similar program again.

💡 Key Takeaways

• ✅100% recommendation rate from participants
• 📊 Most startups achieved significant or extreme progress on their goals
• 🤝 High appreciation for staff responsiveness and mentorship
• 🚀 Program had a strong positive impact on business growth

🌟 What’s Next?

The results from CALL 2 confirm EPICENTRE’s role as a valuable accelerator for startups working in digital, agrifood, fintech, and health sectors across Europe. With clear impact and startup satisfaction, the SUSTAIN phase continues to prove its relevance in building innovation with purpose.