• “You get multiple days to build an understanding”

    Olga Kotsur
    Co-Founder & CEO at
    Mercaux

  • “Going to the beach or to the swimming pool with a VC… Whatever happens after, you have better chances to do something together”

    Guido Magrin
    CEO at
    TeiaCare

  • “Decelera has allowed us to take that time and that space”

    Eneko Knörr
    Co-Founder at
    Onyze

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Next edition
September 2021 | Menorca

(subject to changes due to COVID)

Since we started in 2015, we have helped hundreds of startups to go to the next level through our deceleration methodology:

+90

Countries applied

+125

Global
Startups

+5000

1:1
Meetings

+500

Community
Members

80%

Survival
Rate

+200M€

Raised by
alumni

Free of charge program investing 150k€ in 1 in every 2 selected startups

We are founders and we know how hard it is to be a founder. Slow Down in a Natural Paradise with top international leaders, entrepreneurs and thinkers. Get to know yourself better and learn tools to become more resilient, creative and efficient.
Reboot and focus on the most disruptive solutions that will drive the World to a more Sustainable and Human future.

Experience a 7-day program in a unique Mediterranean Island like Menorca, a place to slow down, connect with nature, rethink your purpose and reboot your company.

Join Decelera and become a member of our global purpose driven community.

The path to participate in the program

  • The application form

    The first step towards being selected for paradise. We get an insight into your achievements, your motivations and your capability to reboot your company

    We recibe more than 1000 applications from all continents
    but only 20% are invited to an interview.
    Be sharp on your answers 🙂

  • The interview

    Successful applicants will be invited to an interview with our startup committee. The interview will focus on both business and human aspects, and as you can expect, we will ask questions about your business model, your value proposition and your motivation. Do not be surprised if we ask about how you are feeling today, what is your purpose of running this company or how did the co-founders meet.

    If you are finally selected, you will be a happy human! We will send you an offer letter as well as useful information to start getting ready for the program.

  • The Decelera program

    During the 7 days onsite program you will be coached and challenged by top-notch startup experts. We will help you find the best performing model to grow your business sustainably and contribute towards a more sustainable future. It is our first investment in your startup.

    Free. In our program, we pay for all your living costs. It is not a loan and you never have to pay it back. Before the demo day, we will extend a Letter of Intent to the top companies.

  • Demo day

    After one week of hard work, comes Demo Day, where you get the chance to pitch to our investors.

  • The Investment Phase

    After the Decelera program, we will invest 150k € in the top companies to support their VISION and PURPOSE. Once we are part of a company, all our expertise, network and capital (up to 2m€ follow on) will contribute towards supporting the founders. Also, as part of our Decelera alumni, any startup that took part in any of our programs, will be supported in both business and professional development.

We know you may have questions, so please visit our FAQs section with answers you may find useful