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Provide your pitch deck and answer questions on your company.
German Accelerator’s Academy provides German startups with a head start on their journey to internationalization. With the help of our Kickstart International program, we equip startups with the necessary skills and tools needed to build a successful and scalable international business. We empower program participants to make critical early decisions on product, market, and business models while boosting their global mindset to help improve their growth trajectories for success on an international level.
Get the Basics Right
Understand the basics and tools needed to successfully expand your business internationally.
Learn From the Best
Tap into our global mentor pool to help your startup incorporate program learnings into your overall business approach.
Measure Your International Readiness
Receive feedback on your readiness for internationalization to develop a solid base for your international expansion.
Save Valuable Resources
Make critical early decisions on product, market, and business model and avoid costly mistakes to boost your company’s growth.
Access to Our Global Network
Expand your individual business network with highly valuable contacts on both a national and international level.
100% Free. No Fees. No Equity
The program is free of charge, and we don’t take equity. No strings attached.
Let us help you get a head start on your global expansion journey with our Kickstart International program. Do you have more questions? Find our FAQs here.
Your company must be incorporated in Germany
Accepted legal forms are UG, AG, GmbH, GmbH & Co. KG
Must be under the limit of the official EU De-minimis aid regulation
Provide your pitch deck and answer questions on your company.
Our Selection Committee will review your application and eligible startups will be notified.
Participate in our virtual program over 2 weeks and start working on the basics for international expansion via 1:1 mentor sessions, workshops, and fireside chats with our expert mentors.
With a global mindset in place and feedback on your startup’s readiness for international expansion, start working on your milestones and next steps. If you’re ready to take the next step, check out German Accelerator’s Market Discovery and Market Access offerings.
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