StepFWD

StepFWD is a Bucharest-based accelerator for seed-stage CEE startups, with a focus on Romania and Central and Eastern Europe. Its 9-week program combines workshops, one-on-one mentorship, investor meetings and pitch support, helping early-stage founders refine teams, products and customer acquisition, with tailored follow-on guidance and investment support for stronger graduates. The program is relevant for founders in software and technology-enabled sectors such as SaaS, B2B, enterprise software, FinTech, AI, data, internet and applications.