Exponential Science (ES) announced the launch of the ES Accelerator, a founder-focused program powered by venture builder H-FARM—ranked among the Financial Times’ Top 10 European Startup Hubs—designed to support early-stage companies. The accelerator focuses on ambitious teams leveraging exponential technologies, including distributed ledger technology (DLT), artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, to build an equitable and open future. Selected startups will receive equity investment, mentorship from industry experts, and access to Exponential Science’s ecosystem of partners and academic institutions, such as the MiCA Crypto Alliance and Nodiens, alongside Hedera’s wider ecosystem. This initiative reflects Exponential Science’s commitment to backing founders building solutions to global challenges.
ES Accelerator Program and Support
Exponential Science launched the ES Accelerator, a program designed for pre-seed and seed-stage companies. The accelerator focuses on supporting founders building companies that utilize exponential technologies like distributed ledger technology (DLT), artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Ideal candidates will have a working prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP), a global vision, and preferably, proprietary intellectual property. The program is powered by venture builder H-FARM, ranked among the top 10 European Startup Hubs by the Financial Times.
The ES Accelerator provides selected startups with an equity investment and intensive, structured support. This includes workshops covering business model design, product development, and fundraising, along with one-to-one mentorship from experts in areas like blockchain, hashgraph technology, and AI. Participating companies benefit from cohort-based learning alongside peers, fostering collaboration and shared growth.
Beyond mentorship and workshops, the program offers access to Exponential Science’s ecosystem. This includes connections to partners, academic institutions, and strategic initiatives like the MiCA Crypto Alliance and Nodiens, alongside Hedera’s ecosystem. Accepted startups receive an equity investment with the potential for follow-on funding after completing the program, reflecting Exponential Science’s commitment to backing deep-tech solutions to global challenges.
Focus on Exponential Technologies
Exponential Science launched the ES Accelerator to support early-stage companies focused on “exponential technologies.” The program specifically targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups leveraging distributed ledger technology (DLT), artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Ideal candidates demonstrate a working prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and possess a clear global vision for solving significant problems, preferably with proprietary intellectual property for long-term advantage.
The ES Accelerator provides selected startups with an equity investment alongside intensive workshops covering areas like business model design and fundraising. Participating companies also benefit from one-to-one mentorship from experts in blockchain, hashgraph technology, AI, and governance. A core component is cohort-based learning, fostering collaboration and growth amongst peers within the program.
Exponential Science emphasizes backing founders who are building solutions to global challenges through these exponential technologies. The accelerator provides access to an extensive ecosystem, including the MiCA Crypto Alliance, Nodiens, Hedera, and a network of academic institutions. H-FARM, ranked among the Financial Times’ Top 10 European Startup Hubs, powers the program and has previously supported over 150 startups, achieving 50+ exits and two unicorns.
Exponential Science and H-Farm Partnership
Exponential Science launched the ES Accelerator, a program powered by venture builder H-FARM—ranked among the Financial Times’ Top 10 European Startup Hubs. This accelerator is designed to support early-stage companies utilizing exponential technologies like distributed ledger technology (DLT), artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. The program focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies with teams of two or more founders, ideally possessing a working prototype and proprietary intellectual property.
The ES Accelerator provides selected startups with equity investment and mentorship from experts in areas including blockchain, hashgraph technology, AI, and governance. Participating companies will engage in intensive workshops covering business model design, product development, and fundraising. A key benefit is access to Exponential Science’s network of partners, academic institutions, and initiatives such as the MiCA Crypto Alliance, Nodiens, and Hedera, fostering connections for accelerated market entry.
H-FARM, the program’s venture builder partner, has supported over 150 startups, achieving more than 50 exits and two “unicorn” companies—Depop and Soldo—since its founding in 2005. Exponential Science intends for the ES Accelerator to back founders building solutions to global challenges through these exponential technologies, aiming to create more equitable and open systems for the future, with potential follow-on investment after program
Through strategic investments and ecosystem initiatives, Exponential Science backs founders building at the frontier of DLT, AI, and deep-tech to create more equitable, transparent, and open systems for the future.
