Accelerator RISING

RISING TOGETHER – Application phase for accelerator RISING 2025 started

The application phase for the Accelerator RISING by AI Startup Rising | hessian.AI has begun! AI-centric startups that are ready to take the next step in their growth phase can apply until January 5, 2025, 11:59 pm.

From January to April 2025, the RISING accelerator and the AI Startup Competition for early-stage startups will be held simultaneously for the first time. The aim is to connect the AI startup community more closely, promote exchange and grow together. While the programs offer joint events and synergies, they are aimed at different growth phases with individual focuses.

Accelerator RISING – From AI startup to AI scale-up


The Accelerator RISING is a three-month program specifically for startups with an AI-centric business model in the scale-up phase.

What the Accelerator RISING offers:

• 10,000€ prize money at the free disposal of each participating team

• Access to first-class mentors from science and industry

• Exclusive workshops on the key topics of growth, internationalization, AI regulations and leadership

• Network and PR support from the hessian.AI network

• Access to a high-performance AI infrastructure in Darmstadt

Learn more and APPLY HERE

Application deadline: January 5, 202511:59 pm