Accelerating Nature Tech

A 10-week program turning bold, science-backed ideas into investable ventures that regenerate ecosystems and reshape the future.

What is the SCION Accelerator?

SCION Accelerator, in partnership with Rezolv Shift, is a curated 10-week program designed to fast-track Clean & Nature Tech innovation across Bulgaria and Romania. We support early-stage startups and research teams working to restore ecosystems, advance climate resilience, and merge sustainability with scalable technology.

From regenerative agriculture to biodiversity tracking, and from carbon removal to circular systems — if you’re building for nature, SCION is your launchpad.

Why join SCION?

Expert Mentorship from sustainability, science, and startup leaders.

Impact-Focused Network of investors, researchers, and ecosystem partners.

Tailored Workshops on fundraising, regulation, storytelling, and scale.

Deep Science Meets Real-World Deployment.

Making Nature Tech Visible — and Investable

  • Smart irrigation systems, wastewater treatment, and water purification technologies

  • Protection and restoration of wildlife, forests, grasslands, peatlands, oceans, coastal zones — mangroves, wetlands, seagrasses, coral reefs

  • Regenerative agriculture, precision farming, nutrient management and biofertilizers, soil health, integrated pest management, sustainable livestock management, plant biotechnology

  • Supply chain traceability, land titling management

  • Agroforestry, sustainable forest management, precision forestry, bio-geoengineering

  • Sustainable blue economy (fisheries, aquacultures), algae production

SCION exists to unlock the potential of nature-based innovation. We bridge the gap between deep science and practical deployment, building an ecosystem where regenerative ventures thrive.
Our goal: make Central & South Eastern Europe a hub for nature-positive innovation.

Who should apply?

SCION is designed for ambitious innovators bridging science, technology, and nature. We’re looking for teams ready to turn bold ideas into scalable ventures with real-world impact.

Founders & Entrepreneurs

Building early-stage Clean Tech or Nature Tech startups — from biodiversity tracking and regenerative agriculture to carbon removal and circular economy solutions.

Scientists & Academics

Academic or research groups looking to translate cutting-edge research into commercial or impact-driven applications.

Impact-Driven Builders

Multidisciplinary teams that are one step beyond the idea stage, ready to prototype, pilot, or scale nature-positive solutions across sectors.

Program Snapshot

  • The program kicks off in person in Sofia, Bulgaria, includes weekly online sessions, and concludes with a final in-person demo day in Bucharest, Romania.

  • 10 weeks. The program kicks off on 15th September with an in-person event in Sofia (11th September), and concludes in mid-November with a final demo day in Bucharest.

  • It’s an equity free program. Travel is not covered.

  • Applications close on 7th September.

This program is brought to life through the combined expertise of SCION and Rezolv Shift, a regional leader in energy transition and climate innovation.

Together, we’re connecting founders, scientists, and funders across the region to shape a more resilient, nature-forward future.