Bring Your Startup to New Markets — Without Wasting Years of Trial & Error

German Accelerator in a nutshell

How We Support You

German Accelerator in a nutshell

How exactly do we support you?

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What You Get

• Tailored Mentoring: Receive personalized guidance from our experts on all strategic matters.
• Global Market Access: Expand your network with potential customers, investors, and partners.
• Successful Growth: Through 1-on-1 mentor sessions, workshops, and discussions with other startups, learn how to successfully scale into new markets.
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Our Programs 

• Kickstart: Discover best ways to scale and which country is best suited for your product.
• Market Discovery: Test and validate the product-market fit in a specific market.
• Market Access: Develop your go-to-market strategy and  expand successfully.

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German Accelerator supports your expansion into leading markets worldwide.

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All our programs are free for German startups, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

Why German Accelerator?

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Our Programs

Your Global Expansion Success - With Our Free Programs*

Figure out which overseas market is right for your startup

Kickstart Program

Learn the essentials of internationalization and determine the optimal market for your product or service.

→ 12 days virtually plus 1-2 days onsite in Germany (designed to fit your busy founder schedule)

What You Get

Who Is It For

Introducing Free Kickstart Modules: Explore additional topics like Female Founders, Climate Tech, and Life Sciences, as well as region-specific insights. Our expert scouts will work with you to assess the best fit for your needs.

Cost: Free of Charge

Test and validate product-market fit in an overseas market

Market Discovery Program

Test and validate your business model, expand your network and meet potential customers.

→ 5-7 weeks virtually plus 1-2 weeks onsite in the respective oversea market

What You Get

Who Is It For

*500€

for up to 3 participants from the same company

Build your go-to-market strategy and break into an overseas market

Market Access Program

Receive tailored guidance, develop your go-to-market strategy, and enter a new market successfully.

→ 3-6 months in the respective overseas market for an immersive on-site experience.

What You Get

Who Is It For

Cost: Free of Charge

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Markets Where We Help Your Startup Expand

Expand Your Startup Across the Globe

U.S.

From Silicon Valley to New York - Scale your business into the world’s largest and most competitive market, where innovation thrives and opportunities are abundant.

Asia

Asia is a growth engine, driving innovation and economic expansion at an unprecedented pace. Our hubs are located in Southeast Asia, Japan, India, South Korea, and China.

South America

South America's emerging ecosystems are attracting global investors and entrepreneurs, providing a gateway to new customers and untapped potential.

Startup Spotlight: 4Screen

How a Startup's Journey Evolves with German Accelerator

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Q1 2022

Participated in Kickstart

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Applied learnings to prepare for U.S. market entry

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Participated in our U.S. Market Access program

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Raised $21M from U.S. & EU investors

Testimonials

What Previous Program Participants Say

Daniel Heitz
Founder & CEO

"I’ve participated in other Accelerators before, but with German Accelerator, I had by far the best experience and gained the most value for our company. Each time I thought I was thinking big, they taught me to think even bigger."

BackHub
Felix Ewald
Co-Founder & CEO

"Without German Accelerator, we would have wasted months chasing a market that is significantly different from the European market and that needs a completely different approach."

Dyemansion
Daniel Raschke
Co-Founder

"German Accelerator’s expert mentors constructively challenged our plans and helped us re-evaluate our strategy. They worked with us to sharpen our value propositions and improve our ability to execute. After three tough, but rewarding months, we finished the program as a better, more focused company."

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Ready to Accelerate Your Global Expansion?

By completing the form, we’ll asses your eligibility, match you with the right program, and guide you through your internationalization journey.

FAQ

You Have the Questions, We Have the Answers

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Am I at the right stage to consider internationalization?

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"I won’t be able to make time for it"

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Is it truly free, and does it involve any equity requirements?

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When do the programs take place?

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Does my company qualify for the German Accelerator programs?