Build a Scalable, Global Business From Day One
Get the tools, knowledge, and network to build a startup that thrives in international markets.
The Scaling & Growth Program helps you develop clear, data-backed hypotheses to identify the right markets for your business.
Go global without costly mistakes
For companies looking to go global, uncertainty is the norm — and it often leads to wasted time, money, and momentum.
That’s where Kickstart - our Scaling & Growth Program – comes in. With the support of experienced mentors, practical tools, and strategic guidance, you’ll assess your startup’s readiness for international expansion and identify which market makes the most sense to explore first - all without pressure or cost.
The Scaling & Growth program consists of three, short and focused programs, each designed for a specific stage of your journey. Whether you're just starting to think globally, building your scaling foundation, or ready to find your new market - there’s a clear path for you.
Find Your Match
We have the exact program that matches your stage - so you get the right support at the right time.
The Global Mindset Activation
1 day
A high-energy, 1-day experience for founders who want to build something that matters beyond their local market.
Meet founders that successfully expanded to other markets. Connect with ambitious peers. Get practical insights into what international growth actually looks like - before you invest time or money in the wrong direction.
You’ll leave inspired, better connected, and clear on your next step toward global impact.
The Scaling Clarity
3 days
A hands-on bootcamp for founders who are serious about growth. If you have traction but feel the pressure to “grow up” as a company - sharpen your sales engine, prepare for funding, structure your team - this program helps you move faster and smarter.
You’ll leave with a stronger pitch, clearer positioning, a refined cap table strategy, leadership clarity, and a concrete action plan. Honest feedback, real operators, and the tools to scale with confidence.
The Global Expansion Strategy
3 days
For founders ready to decide on their next international steps, but determined to do it right. Instead of guessing which country to enter, you’ll systematically evaluate markets, design go-to-market hypotheses, and align your team and investors around a clear expansion plan.
By the end, you’ll know which markets to prioritize strategically and how you’ll enter them. You'll leave with a concrete internationalization strategy. You'll be ready to join our Market Discovery programs to explore your path.
Is This Program Right for You?
You need to be based in Germay + having a German legal entity is beneficial but not required (e.g. EXIST-funded startups that are still in the process of forming a GmbH are welcome to apply).
You are working on finding your product/market fit
Bootstrapped, Pre-seed to all the way to Seed+ startups
You are planning to scale DE, EU and/or globally
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Read our Startup Stories
"When it comes to choosing a startup accelerator for international expansion, Kellermann is clear: “In my opinion, I highly recommend German Accelerator,” he said."
“I would say one of the things that really impressed me was the high profile of the experts that they [German Accelerator] introduced us to.”
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"A ten-minute in-person meeting saved a lot of paperwork. Being physically present in Asia made all the difference."
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How to Get Started
Follow these simple steps and begin your journey with German Accelerator.
Submit Your Application
Submit your pitch deck along with answers to key questions about your business, including your vision, market-fit, and current growth stage. This information will help assess your company’s potential for success and eligibility for the German Accelerator program.
Selection Process
Our team will carefully evaluate your application, reviewing all provided materials including your pitch deck and company details. If your startup is selected and meets the eligibility criteria, you will be notified of the next steps.
Time to Roll Up Your Sleeves
Participate in the program and start working on the basics for international expansion via 1:1 mentor sessions, workshops, and fireside chats with our expert mentors.
Ready, Set, Go!
With a global mindset in place and feedback on your startup’s readiness for international expansion, you can start working on your milestones. If you’re ready to take the next step, check out German Accelerator’s Market Discovery and Market Access offerings.
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