Sber500 Accelerator Opens Entries for Tech Startups, Focus on DeepTech and AI

• Sber launches the seventh batch of its international seed accelerator, Sber500, for technology startups.
• The program targets startups with finished products or breakthrough DeepTech projects, including generative AI, robotics, and new materials.
• The 12-week program, conducted in English, starts with an online boot camp for 150 teams.
• Top 25 teams advance to work with international mentors, culminating in a demo day at the Moscow Startup Summit in fall 2026.
• Sber500 graduates from previous batches raised over RUB 4.6 billion (USD 60 million) in investments, with revenue growth up to 1,000 times.