Media Kit

About HARD2SCALE

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HARD2SCALE is a European accelerator supporting deep-tech startups developing solutions for energy-intensive and hard-to-abate industries.

Short Description

HARD2SCALE is a Horizon Europe-funded initiative connecting startups, investors and industry stakeholders to accelerate the development and scaling of innovative technologies addressing industrial decarbonisation challenges.

Medium Description

HARD2SCALE is a cross-border acceleration programme funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe. The project supports digital and deep-tech startups developing innovative solutions for energy-intensive and hard-to-abate sectors.

By connecting startups with investors, industry stakeholders and innovation ecosystems across Europe, HARD2SCALE accelerates the development, market uptake and scaling of technologies contributing to industrial decarbonisation and the European green transition.

Key Facts

  • EU-funded (Horizon Europe)
  • Focus: deep-tech & cleantech startups
  • Target sectors:
    • energy-intensive industries
    • hard-to-abate sectors
  • Activities:
    • acceleration programme
    • innovation workshops
    • Investor & corporate matchmaking
  • Stakeholders:
    • startups
    • investors
    • industry partners
    • innovation ecosystems 
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Welcome to HARD2SCALE
Meet the Startups Powering the First Hard2Scale Cohort

Interview Opportunities

HARD2SCALE can facilitate interviews with:

Startups

  • founders developing deep-tech solutions
  • emerging innovators in industrial sectors

Investors

  • venture capital firms investing in climate tech
  • experts in deep-tech funding

Project Partners

  • innovation experts
  • ecosystem builders
  • industry stakeholders
Press release

Download the press release here. 

Suggested Headlines for Media

  • “European startups tackle industrial emissions through HARD2SCALE accelerator”
  • “Deep-tech innovation driving decarbonisation in heavy industry”
  • “EU-backed programme connects startups and investors for climate tech growth”
  • “New accelerator supports startups in hard-to-abate sectors”

EU Funding Acknowledgement

“This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme.”

Social Media

LinkedIn tag: @HARD2SCALE 
Hashtag: #HARD2SCALE

Press Contact

For media inquiries, interviews or additional materials: sofia.baptista@eura-ag.de