Our mission and goal
Scaling Innovation, Powering Transition
Running from July 2025 to December 2027, HARD2SCALE connects startups, investors, industry actors, and policymakers working on solutions for Energy-Intensive Industries (EIIs) and Hard-to-Abate (HtA) sectors across Europe, in close collaboration with EISMEA, Startup Europe, and regional innovation ecosystems.
Through a cross-border acceleration programme, a community platform, and policy engagement, HARD2SCALE supports 40 startups in becoming investment-ready, scaling across borders, and contributing to Europe’s green transition and industrial decarbonisation.
Project timeline
Latest news and articles
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opportunity review workshop: Materials & Resource-Intensive Industries
Supporting startups in hard-to-abate industries? Join our upcoming workshop! We’re inviting startup support organisations, innovation hubs, and ecosystem players to take part in an…
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Meet the Startups Powering the First Hard2Scale Cohort
The transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy depends on bold innovation—particularly in sectors where decarbonisation is most complex. From heavy industry to logistics and…
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Hard2Scale Accelerator Programme: Announcing the First Cohort and Call Launch
The Hard2Scale Macro-Regional Accelerator is opening next week its first call for applications, inviting ambitious startups and SMEs to scale breakthrough solutions for some…
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Welcome to HARD2SCALE
Connecting Innovation, Industry and Opportunity Across Europe Welcome to the new Horizon Europe initiative designed to unlock the scaling potential of digital and deep-tech…
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