Our Market Access program equips startups with the tools and mentorship needed to enter the U.S. market.
Tailored Support for Entering the U.S. Market
Prepare your startup for success in the U.S. Our intensive program provides expert guidance to help startups break into the U.S. market.
The program's duration is flexible, allowing us to tailor the experience to your company’s unique growth objectives and market entry needs.
Maximizing Your Startup's Success in the U.S.
About the Program
The Market Access Program is a tailored program that gives your business the boost it needs to quickly enter the U.S. market and accelerating your success in the local business landscape.
From navigating bureaucracy to sourcing top local talent and identifying business opportunities, we customize the program to fit your needs, ensuring a smooth expansion and allowing you to focus on growing your business in the U.S.
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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.
Program Dates
Program Dates:
January 27 – April 25, 2025
On-site: New York & Silicon Valley
Format:
Workshops, 1-1 Mentoring, Immersion Week
Application Deadline:
October 14, 2024
Cost:
Free*
What’s in It for Your Startup
Accelerate Global Growth
Navigate a new market and develop and execute a go-to-market strategy with the help of local experts.
Global Network Access
Tap into our 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
Our Market Access programs are free of charge, we don’t take any fees or equity. Our goal is to help you succeed. No hidden agendas, no strings attached.
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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.
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You Have the Questions We Have the Answers
01
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.
02
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 last?
The program lasts a minimum of three months. The length varies based on the specific needs of each startup.