Until October 13, 2025

KTP26 PUBLIC CALL IS NOW OPEN

Accelerate. Scale. Go Global.

The Katapult Acceleration Program is once again open to innovative startups with the potential for growth, scaling, and international market entry. The Innovation Fund invites all eligible members of the startup community with sustainable, innovation-based solutions and a clearly defined vision for further business development to apply to the fifth public call by October 13, 2025.

Participants receive comprehensive support through mentorship provided by leading experts, targeted capacity-building trainings, direct exposure to investors, and opportunities to connect with key stakeholders from both the domestic and international startup ecosystems. The program offers strong support during a critical stage of development and provides financial assistance of up to EUR 300,000. The three-month acceleration enables startups to strengthen their business capacities, refine their growth strategies, and prepare for successful entry into international markets.

The application process is simple and accessible via the Katapult Program portal, while all necessary documentation is available on the official website of the Innovation Fund. Throughout the public call, the Katapult team will be available to interested startups during online Info sessions held every Thursday from 1 PM to 2 PM (CET), between August 14 and October 9, 2025, via the Zoom platform. (Meeting ID: 838 0654 2775; Passcode: katapult).

For previous cycles, Katapult has evolved beyond the framework of a traditional acceleration program and has become a key instrument in building a stronger, more connected, and recognizable startup ecosystem in Serbia. Its impact is reflected not only in tangible results but also in the ongoing support provided by partners, investors, and other actors within the innovation ecosystem. The fifth public call continues this mission by supporting innovation-driven entrepreneurship and creating new opportunities for Serbian startups to strengthen their global positioning.

The Katapult Program is implemented by the Innovation Fund within the framework of the Serbia Accelerating Innovation and Growth Entrepreneurship Project, with the support of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation, the European Union, and the World Bank. The implementation of the fifth public call is funded from the national budget in the total amount of EUR 3 million.