LevelUP Health & Life Sciences Accelerator returns for its 3rd edition, opening applications for startups across Romania and Central and Eastern Europe that are developing innovative solutions in health and life sciences. Following two successful editions in which the program delivered over 500 hours of expertise, engaged 50+ national and international experts, hosted 26+ workshops and theoretical sessions, and built a network of 25+ partners, LevelUP continues to support early-stage founders in validating, developing, and scaling their solutions. The accelerator offers an intensive 3-month program designed around the real needs of early-stage startups. Selected teams will benefit from personalized 1:1 mentorship, access to a strong network of industry experts, hands-on sessions covering essential topics such as solution validation, product development, access to funding, and pitching, as well as valuable opportunities to connect with investors and strategic partners. One of the program’s key advantages is the fast-track to evaluation for grant or equity funding provided by the Fortech Ventures fund, LevelUP’s strategic partner, which can significantly accelerate the growth journey of investment-ready startups. The program is open to startups that: • are in the early stage (1–5 years); • are developing an innovative solution in health or life sciences; • operate in Romania or Central and Eastern Europe; • have an established company or plan to set one up by the end of the program; • can attend at least three in-person meetings in Romania’s North-West Region. Applications are open until March 24, and interested startups can apply by completing the form available on the accelerator’s page: https://inno.ro/en/levelup-accelerator