More Than an Accelerator: Call for the VI Katapult Cohort

Open Public Call

The Innovation Fund has launched the sixth Katapult Public Call, inviting a new generation of startups ready to accelerate growth, scale their businesses, attract investment, and expand into global markets.

Today, Katapult is much more than an acceleration program. Over the course of its first five cohorts, it has built a strong community of startup founders, mentors, investors, and partners, establishing itself as one of Serbia’s leading startup acceleration programs.

During the three-month acceleration program, participants in the sixth cohort will have the opportunity to work with leading local and international experts, strengthen their business strategy, prepare their companies for the next stage of growth, connect with investors, and become part of a community that continues to provide support long after the program has ended.

In addition to intensive mentorship and hands-on training, startups that secure a qualified investment during the program or within nine months after its completion are eligible for non-dilutive financial support of up to RSD 36 million.

Applications for the sixth Katapult Public Call are open until 13 October 2026 and must be submitted electronically through the Katapult Portal. The Public Call, Program Manual, supporting documentation, and eligibility requirements are available on the Innovation Fund's website.

The Katapult Program is implemented with support from the Republic of Serbia, the World Bank, and the European Union as part of the Innovation Acceleration and Entrepreneurship Growth Project in the Republic of Serbia.