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.

Our Programs

Your Global Expansion Success - With Our Free Programs*

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

*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

Cost: Free of Charge

Check Your Eligibility

Locations

Our Hubs in the U.S.

Boston – Cambridge

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Our office is based in Cambridge, at the heart of a leading life sciences innovation cluster. Located within the Cambridge Innovation Center, we are surrounded by biotech companies, top universities, and hospitals, fostering a thriving startup ecosystem.

German Accelerator in Boston

Cambridge Innovation Center One Broadway | 14th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142

New York

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Our office is located in the heart of New York City, a global hub for finance, media, and technology innovation. Situated within the vibrant startup community, we are surrounded by world-class institutions, industry leaders, and a diverse talent pool.

German Accelerator in New York

215 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10003
‍info@germanaccelerator.com

Silicon Valley

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Located among neighbors like Apple, Google, or Twitter, startups have easy access to expert mentors, high-class talent, and capital – the numbers speak for themselves.

German Accelerator in Silicon Valley

325 Forest Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
‍info@germanaccelerator.com

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."

Picalike

Ready to Accelerate Your Global Expansion to the US?

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

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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For our Market Access programs, we look at the following factors to indicate whether your company is ready to expand to new markets:

Product: A product with significant potential in the U.S. or Asian markets and scalable business model, or a proprietary, disruptive technology or product.
Market Traction: For non-healthcare or life science companies, your product or service should have a solid number of customers and traction in Germany. Healthcare and life science companies should demonstrate a high unmet or under-met market need for the proposed solution.
Revenue/Funding: Your company needs to be adequately funded for the duration of the program, including the associated travel, accommodation, and business expenses.
Runway: Startups with sufficient funding, usually for the next 6 to 9 months (usually Seed or Series A as well as extended Series A, Series B, and C) are ready for our programs in the U.S. and Asia, as well as for the Life Sciences program.
Team: The members of the founding and management team need to be willing to learn, actively participate in the program, and be fully committed to establishing operations in the market and/or region.
Strategic Planning: Before you start your expansion journey, you should consider if you have the required resources and willingness to grow your company to new markets and hire people abroad. Your team will have to manage the core business at home effectively while key decision-makers dedicate time to focus on the program and on the U.S. or Asia expansion.
Board Members: Your investors and board members should support your plans to expand your company’s business to new markets with the help of our program.
Physical Presence: For our Japan Market Access program, a physical presence in Japan is required.

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For our Kickstart program, we consider the following minimum criteria to ensure your company is ready to start working on the basics for international expansion:

Team: Core team functions (such as founding team, team quality, and dynamics) set up.
Product: An existing product and business model in place.
Commitment: Founder or C-level commitment to the program.

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Bring Your Startup to the United States — Without Wasting Years of Trial & Error

How We Support You

How exactly do we support you?

What You Get

Our Programs

German Accelerator supports your expansion into leading markets worldwide.

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

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.

Why German Accelerator?

Your Global Expansion Success - With Our Free Programs*

Test and validate product-market fit in an overseas market

Market Discovery Program

What You Get

*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

What You Get

Cost: Free of Charge

Our Hubs in the U.S.

Boston – Cambridge

German Accelerator in Boston

New York

German Accelerator in New York

Silicon Valley

German Accelerator in Silicon Valley

What Previous Program Participants Say

Ready to Accelerate Your Global Expansion to the US?

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

You Have the Questions, We Have the Answers

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Bring Your Startup to the United States — Without Wasting Years of Trial & Error

How We Support You

How exactly do we support you?

What You Get

Our Programs

German Accelerator supports your expansion into leading markets worldwide.

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

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.

Why German Accelerator?

Your Global Expansion Success - With Our Free Programs*

Test and validate product-market fit in an overseas market

Market Discovery Program

Sneak Preview

Format

What You Get

Save Valuable Resources

Access Our Network

Validate the Market

Customized Mentoring

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

Sneak Preview

Format

What You Get

Accelerate Global Growth

Global Network Access

Save Valuable Resources

Receive Unbiased Advice

Who Is It For

Cost: Free of Charge

Our Hubs in the U.S.

Boston – Cambridge

German Accelerator in Boston

New York

German Accelerator in New York

Silicon Valley

German Accelerator in Silicon Valley

What Previous Program Participants Say

Ready to Accelerate Your Global Expansion to the US?

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

You Have the Questions, We Have the Answers

Am I at the right ﻿stage to consider internationalization?

"I won’t be able to m﻿ake time for it"

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

When do the pro﻿grams take place?

Does my company qualify for the German Accelerator programs?

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Our Markets

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Am I at the right stage to consider internationalization?

"I won’t be able to make time for it"

When do the programs take place?