Exponential Science has launched the ES Accelerator, a new program created to support ambitious deep-tech founders building early infrastructure and applications across distributed ledger technology, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Venture builder H-FARM powers the initiative.
Based in Lugano, the accelerator provides equity investment, structured mentorship, and access to Exponential Science’s broad ecosystem of partners, academic collaborators, and strategic technology initiatives. Participants will also gain exposure to the MiCA Crypto Alliance, Nodiens, Hedera, and the broader Hedera ecosystem.
The program is designed for pre-seed and seed companies founded by teams with advanced technical or domain expertise. Exponential Science is seeking founders who already have a functional prototype or MVP, a global vision for addressing significant challenges, and ideally, intellectual property that strengthens long-term defensibility.
Startups in the accelerator will take part in intensive workshops focused on business model development, product strategy, go-to-market execution, and fundraising preparation. Each company will also receive dedicated one-to-one mentorship from experts in blockchain, hashgraph technology, governance, AI, and other emerging fields. Cohort-based learning is structured to promote collaboration and shared progress among participating teams.
Accepted startups receive an equity investment with the possibility of follow-on funding at the conclusion of the program. Investment terms are provided to founders after an application is submitted. The launch of the ES Accelerator demonstrates Exponential Science’s continued commitment to supporting early founders working on breakthrough technologies designed to advance global progress, open systems, and technological equity.
Exponential Science is a foundation focused on strategic investments and initiatives that accelerate human progress through next-generation technologies. H-FARM, founded in 2005, is a venture builder and innovation ecosystem that spans education, startups, digital consultancy, healthcare, sports, and applied research. It has supported more than 150 startups and backed over 50 exits, including two unicorns, Depop and Soldo.
KEY QUOTES
‘The most transformative companies emerge at the intersection of breakthrough technology and urgent global needs. The ES Accelerator is designed to identify and support those rare teams with the vision, expertise, and determination to build the infrastructure for the next phase of human progress.’
Nikhil Vadgama, Director at Exponential Science
