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EU–Asia Scale Up Program | BøthOfUs
A Sweden-based EU–Asia partner since 2016 info@bothofus.se

EU–Asia Scale Up · Rolling Cohort

Your organisation.
Built to scale continents.

A selection-based growth partnership for established Asian organisations ready to access EU funding, build institutional capacity, and operate at international scale — any sector, no vertical excluded.

EU Funded UN Partner Since 2016 Vertical-agnostic Rolling applications
Express interest See what's included

Applications close 10 October 2026, or once 28 organisations are selected — whichever comes first

BøthOfUs team working with organisations across Asia and Europe
Working sessions — EU & Asia, current cohort
512+Organisations supported
9+Years active, EU & Asia
28Seats in this cohort
1Contact, ever, per organisation

Verified institutional partners & program credentials

EU Erasmus+ / EIT HEIFunded projects
EIT DeepTechAlliance Pledger
EU URBACTExpert Pool
UN-affiliated programsUN-Habitat, UNICEF
Global media coverageCNN, The Guardian, UN

Who this is for

Built for organisations
ready to move.

This is not a startup accelerator. This is a growth partnership for organisations with an existing foundation — any sector, any legal form — ready to internationalise, access EU funding, and build institutional capacity at scale.

  • Established SMEs & medium enterprisesWith revenue, a track record, and a clear market — ready to expand internationally, in any sector.
  • Nonprofits and social enterprises with institutional backingOperating at meaningful scale, ready for international grant programs and cross-border partnerships.
  • Innovation hubs, universities and training institutionsSeeking to formalise EU partnerships and access international funding pipelines.
  • Cooperatives, associations and government-linked institutionsWith a mandate that benefits from EU market access and structured capacity building.
A note on fit: This program is for organisations that already generate revenue and are seriously pursuing international scale-up — not for pre-revenue projects, individuals, or early-stage ideas. We do not screen by industry; every sector is welcome.
BøthOfUs working session with partner organisations
Structured working sessions, current cohort

Selection criteria

What we actually
look for.

No industry is excluded. What matters is the substance behind your application. Here is exactly what our review looks at.

Revenue-generating today
Your organisation already earns revenue or holds recurring institutional funding — not a pre-revenue idea or early-stage pilot.
Real community or public benefit
We weigh how your product, service, or mission contributes to community development or empowerment — not just commercial upside.
Any sector, no vertical preference
Technology, agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, culture — we assess your organisation's substance, not its category.
Genuine intent to scale internationally
You are actively pursuing international growth, not exploring the idea casually — this program rewards organisations ready to act.
Leadership capacity to engage
Someone senior enough to make decisions can commit to structured working sessions with our team throughout the program.
A serious, verifiable organisation
Registered, operating, and able to demonstrate its track record — this is a filter for seriousness, not a barrier for the deserving.
On the commitment fee: A one-time commitment fee applies, scaled to your organisation's stage — see Programme investment below. It is confirmed only after your organisation is shortlisted — never to apply, never to be reviewed.

Program deliverables

Everything your organisation
needs to grow faster.

Not a course. Not a conference. A hands-on partnership with tangible deliverables at every stage, backed by 9+ years of EU–Asia institutional experience.

01
EU Grants Access
Direct access to hundreds of grants per year — Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, EIT programs, UN-affiliated funds, and bilateral cooperation grants. We identify the right ones, build proposals, and support submission.
02
EU Representation
BøthOfUs represents your organisation in EU ecosystems, opening doors to institutions, partners, and decision-makers that would take years to access independently.
03
Revenue Model Development
We work inside your organisation to build or restructure revenue streams aligned to international market standards and long-term sustainability.
04
Digital Transformation Grant
Priority access to BøthOfUs digital grants — covering part of the cost of a website, app development, and digital marketing infrastructure.
05
Capacity Building
Structured working sessions with your team on digitalisation, business development, branding, fundraising, and EU-standard governance practices.
06
Institutional Network Access
Facilitated introductions across our global network of universities, innovation hubs, and public institutions.

Beyond the EU: Where it genuinely fits your growth plan, we can also help your organisation build partnerships and market access into Africa — through our long-running Africa–EU Scale Up program and network. One partnership, more than one direction to grow.

From our work

EU DeepTech project cohort session
EU DeepTech project · EIT HEI
International cohort working session
International cohort session
UN-affiliated capacity building program
UN-affiliated capacity building
Institutional partnership workshop
Institutional partnership workshop
Capacity building and innovation program
Capacity building & innovation program

Real work · Real results

Not just organisations grown.
Policy changed.

Some of our proudest outcomes go beyond a single organisation's growth — they change how a whole system works. We keep specifics of partner organisations confidential; here is the shape of the impact.

In a small number of partner markets, our capacity-building and advocacy work fed directly into local policy conversations on workforce development and skills training — contributing to shifts that outlasted the program itself. That's the kind of change we aim for: not just one organisation growing, but a system that works a little better afterward.
EU
Policy advocacy outcomes
Workforce & skills-training policy, multiple partner markets
Access to the EU grant pipeline gave our team a realistic route to funding we didn't know existed — and the confidence to apply for it properly.
GR
Grant access cohort
Digital innovation, EU–Asia program
The recurring working sessions kept us accountable in a way a workshop never could. We built a real revenue model, not just a slide deck.
RV
Revenue model cohort
Capacity-building program participant

Application process

Four steps from interest
to selection.

No lengthy proposals at first contact. We review your organisation and reach out once, only if shortlisted.

1
Express interest
Complete the short form — under 5 minutes. No cost, no commitment at this stage.
2
We review & contact you once
We review fit and readiness against our checklist. Shortlisted organisations hear from us once, within a few business days.
3
Selection call
A 30-minute conversation with our team. All your questions about the program are answered here.
4
Onboarding
Confirmed organisations pay the commitment fee, are onboarded, and the program begins.

Rolling applications are accepted until 10 October 2026, or until 28 organisations are selected — whichever happens first.

Programme investment

One-time commitment fee,
based on your stage.

There is no cost to apply. The fee only applies if your organisation is selected, and exists to ensure everyone who joins is genuinely committed. If it feels like a stretch, this may not be the right moment — and that's okay.

Small / Non-profit / CBO
€290
One-time · No recurring charges
For community-based organisations, small NGOs, and early-scale teams.
Phase 1 workshop & report
Revenue model analysis
Grant identification support
Priority digital grant access
Capacity building sessions
Apply now →
Medium-sized organisation
€490
One-time · No recurring charges
For organisations with an established team and a running revenue base.
Everything in the Small tier
International expansion roadmap
EU / UN grant application support
Phase 2 implementation guidance
Continental scale planning
Apply now →
Established organisation
€790
One-time · No recurring charges
For larger, well-resourced organisations ready to scale internationally.
Everything in the Medium tier
Full team capacity programme
Priority partnership introductions
Media & credibility building
Multi-phase implementation
Apply now →
Every tier is paid only after your organisation is shortlisted — never to apply, never to be reviewed.

Ready when you are

Tell us about
your organisation.

Fill in the short form below. It takes under 5 minutes, costs nothing, and starts the review process. We contact shortlisted organisations once — no repeat messages.

Free to apply
Expressing interest and being reviewed cost nothing. The commitment fee is only confirmed if you are shortlisted.
Under 5 minutes
No lengthy proposal at this stage — just the essentials about your organisation.
Rolling review, hard deadline
Applications are reviewed as they arrive. The window closes 10 October 2026 or once 28 organisations are selected.
EU–Asia Scale Up — expression of interest

Current cohort — now open

Ready to scale your
organisation internationally?

Express interest in under 5 minutes. We review your organisation and contact you once, if shortlisted. Rolling applications, 28 seats, closing 10 October 2026.

Express interest

28 organisations, this cohort · Applications close 10 Oct 2026 · Rolling review

Common questions

Everything you need to
know before applying.

Our EU-funded projects are publicly verifiable — search BøthOfUs on the EU Erasmus+ portal, the URBACT expert pool, EIT HEI project records, and UN program pages. We have been covered by CNN, The Guardian, and UN media. We encourage due diligence before applying, and we will never ask for payment before a shortlisting decision.
No. In line with EU data protection rules, we contact each organisation once about a given cohort. If you're not shortlisted, we tell you once and stop there — see the notice at the foot of this page for the full commitment.
It isn't a service charge — it's a filter. It ensures every seat in the cohort goes to an organisation serious enough to invest in its own growth. It's confirmed only after selection, never to apply or be reviewed, and is scaled to organisation size.
No. We are vertical-agnostic by design. What we assess is your organisation's substance — revenue, seriousness, and contribution to community development or empowerment — not the sector you operate in.
The EU is the primary focus of this program. Where it genuinely fits your growth plan, we can also connect you into our Africa–EU Scale Up network — so your organisation isn't limited to a single direction of growth.
This cohort closes on 10 October 2026, or sooner if 28 organisations are selected before that date. We run cohorts on a rolling basis, so a later intake is often possible — express interest and we'll let you know where things stand.

📌 Important: In compliance with EU regulations, we reach out once only. If you have received this invitation, it will not be repeated. This is your single opportunity to apply.