Navigate New Markets And Accelerate Your Global Expansion
The Market Access program helps you to prepare for and successfully enter new markets. Our team and expert mentors will guide you in accessing and entering international innovation hubs.
Facing Challenges Expanding Internationally?
Do you have a successful business in Germany and are looking to expand into new markets? Navigating complex regulations, legal requirements, and unfamiliar business cultures can make the process difficult, slowing down your growth and costing valuable time and resources.
Our Market Access program streamlines the process, helping you enter new markets efficiently and successfully.
Why German Accelerator?
Companies that have accelerated their business.
Mentors who support startups all across the globe.
Funding raised by program participants.
Continents in which programs are offered.
Enter Your New Market Successful
About the Program
The Market Access program helps high-potential German startups to successfully enter international innovation hubs and execute their go-to-market strategy through highly-customized support.
The program helps companies identify areas needing localization, conduct customer research, and define specific commercial goals for successful market entry.
What You Will Work On
Validate your product-market fit and developing a solid go-to-market strategy.
Understand local customers’ needs and behaviors as well as your competitors.
Apprehend the local business mentality, behavior, and cultural differences.
Define a financial strategy for your expansion.
Optimize your marketing and sales approach.
Build your local business and team.
In a Nutshell
The program is focused on startups that have an established and running business in Germany, and are ready to tackle a new market.
The Market Access program is free of charge. We take no equity - no strings attached.
Market Access programs last between 3-6 months. The program length varies based on the location you choose and the specific needs of each startup.
Follow Other Successful Startups
What’s in It for Your Startup
Accelerate Global Growth
Navigate new markets and develop and execute a go-to-market strategy to reach your goals.
Global Network Access
Tap into a global network of potential partners, customers, investors, and other program participants.
Save Valuable Resources
Protect your business by avoiding costly mistakes, saving valuable resources, and succeeding quickly.
Receive Unbiased Advice
We don’t take any fees or equity. Our goal is to help you succeed. No hidden agendas, no strings attached.
Where We Offer the Program
How to Get Started with Us
Follow these simple steps and begin your journey with German Accelerator.
Getting Started
Before the actual program starts, we will help you prepare for your new business journey. Together, we will work on identifying individual priorities, setting goals, and will give you an overview of what to expect.
It’s All about the Base
You will participate in the German Accelerator Immersion Week – a series of curated workshops tailored to equip you with the knowledge needed to enter new markets.
Tailor-Made Support
Through in-depth and open dialogue with a dedicated expert team of mentors and German Accelerator team members, you will receive a customized curriculum based on co-created milestones and tackle the individualized work streams based on your company’s specific needs and challenges.
Your Time to Shine
We will send you off with an immersive graduation event to celebrate your achievements and provide you with the chance to pitch a network of investors, mentors, and partners in the local ecosystem.
Program Length
The minimum length of the program is 3 months. Together with you, our mentors and team will develop a plan to best follow your needs, help you grow further, and gain a lasting foothold in the new market.
You have the questions we have the answers
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How can I apply to the program?
To apply, simply follow the instructions in the application form. After submission, our team will review your application and get in touch with next steps.
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Will German Accelerator take any equity?
We don’t take any equity from our startups and our programs are financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). Our goal is to help you succeed. No hidden agendas, no strings attached.
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Who is eligible to join?
To qualify for any German Accelerator program, your company has to meet our selection criteria:
- Your company must be incorporated in Germany with one of the following legal forms: UG; AG; GmbH; GmbH & Co. KG. We also consider GbRs on a case-by-case basis
- Qualify as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based on the EU definition of a SME
- Be under the limit of the official EU De-minimis aid regulation
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What are the program costs?
Participation in the Market Access program is fully funded, meaning there are no direct costs to startups. This is made possible through funding provided by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). Also we don’t take any equity - means no strings attached.
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How long does the program past?
Market Access programs last a minimum of 3 months. The program length varies based on the location you choose and the specific needs of each startup.