Startups and investors
Helping Serbian startups and IT companies grow internationally
Scale-Up Factory is CDT's dedicated taskforce helping Serbian startups and outsourcing companies enter new markets, win international clients, build global partnerships and access capital. We combine business preparation, market access, soft-landing programs, corporate collaboration, investor connections and ecosystem development to help Serbian companies achieve measurable growth.
Startups and scale-ups
Ready to grow, sell internationally or raise capital.
What Scale-Up Factory does
International delegations and market access
We organize national delegations for major global conferences and business missions, from selection and pitch coaching to introductions and follow-up.
Soft-landing and market immersion programs
Multi-week programs (like Start2Berlin and Start2Munich) give selected companies structured exposure to a target market, customer discovery, business culture and direct connections with clients, partners and distributors.
International visibility
We help companies compete for real attention (pitch competitions, showcases, national pavilions and media positioning) that leads to conversations and deals, not just recognition. Our companies have won awards and reached finals at major global competitions.
Commercial readiness and business development
Before entering a new market, we sharpen positioning, value propositions, sales messaging and partnership models, turning event participation into a repeatable business development process.
Investors
Domestic and international VCs seeking strong Serbian deal flow.
What Scale-Up Factory does
Investor connections and capital raising
We work with domestic and international VCs to build a two-way bridge to Serbian startups: investment readiness (pitch decks, data rooms, fundraising strategy), targeted introductions by stage and sector, investor meetings and demo days, and ongoing visibility with funds.
Corporations
Seeking innovation and agile solutions.
What Scale-Up Factory does
Corporate and startup collaboration
We connect established companies with startup solutions through structured programs: challenge scouting, curated meetings, pilot preparation and venture client models, so corporates get innovation and startups get real customers.
100+Serbian startups and tech companies supported in 2025
- 30
- startups at Gitex Berlin and Singapore
- 48
- startups at Gitex Dubai and Expand North Star
- 32
- startups at WebSummit Lisbon
- 10x
- more meetings booked on site
Scale-Up Factory
CDT's dedicated teamScale-Up FactorySerbia has strong technical talent, but a great product alone doesn't win international customers or investors. Companies also need market knowledge, credible introductions, sharp positioning and access to the right decision-makers. Scale-Up Factory closes that gap.Turn Serbian technology potential into international business growth
Whether you're scaling a startup, expanding an IT company, searching for innovative solutions, looking to invest, or building a bridge to the Serbian ecosystem, Scale-Up Factory can help create the right connections and structure the next step.