Partner Event | Kickstart by German Accelerator

What is the German Accelerator?

The German Accelerator is operated by the Start2 Group (formerly: German Entrepreneurship) on behalf of the BMWK and offers German start-ups tailored programmes for various stages and target markets. The promise is: ‘From early-stage support to market entry, our programmes help expand your global mindset, navigate new markets, and accelerate growth through tailored guidance and resources.’

What is the Kickstart Programme?

The Kickstart Programme takes place several times a year at various locations throughout Germany in cooperation with regional partners. It is the basic programme in the field of international scaling and is therefore perfect for early-stage start-ups that have to deal with the topic of internationalisation at an early stage (also because of AI, digitalisation, patents, etc.) The aim is: ‘…to build a scalable, global business right from the start and gather tools, knowledge and networks.’ Kickstart does this with a proven mix of selected workshops, mentoring with experts, various opportunities for networking and panel discussions as well as inclusion in the growing alumni network.

Who can participate?

• The programme is held exclusively in English.
• Thanks to funding from the BMWK, participation is free of charge for start-ups.
• From kick-off to graduation, the programme lasts two weeks and has a hybrid structure.
  • The kick-off workshop will take place in person on 11/12 March in Frankfurt, the exact location will be announced.
  • All subsequent workshops will then run online until 25.03.25.
• There will be a networking event on the evening of 11 March, to which we will issue a separate invitation. You are welcome to make a note of the date!
• A total of around 20-25 start-ups can take part. The selection is made by the German Accelerator programme team, with a focus on scalable business models.
• Only start-ups based in Germany with an entry in the commercial register (UG, AG, GmbH, GmbH & Co. KG, in individual cases also GbRs) as well as EXIST-funded start-ups are admitted.
• Applications can be submitted via the following link: https://www.germanaccelerator.com/our-programs/kickstart
• The application deadline is 10.02.25.