Accelerate Your Defense Startup Journey
Avoid costly delays navigating defense procurement and compliance alone. Get expert guidance, vetted connections, and actionable plans in 3 days.
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 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.
It’s free of charge and in just 2 weeks, you’ll learn to make smarter decisions about going global.
What’s in It for Your Startup
Navigate Complexity
Get guided through Germany's defense ecosystem: procurement, compliance, and key stakeholders
Accelerate Growth
Improve investor readiness, sales strategy, and leadership clarity in regulated markets
Save 3–6 Months
Compress expert input, templates, and warm contacts into days instead of months of trial-and-error
Build Your Global Network
Direct access to procurement experts, strategic investors, and defense industry mentors
Walk Away With 5 Concrete Deliverables
Defence-specific pitch
GTM strategy
Funding plan
Compliance checklist
Mentor intro list
Plus a 12-month growth roadmap and 4+ hours of post-program mentor support
"Stop wasting 3–6 months on trial-and-error. Get expert templates, warm introductions, and tactical guidance compressed into 3 days — not months."
Program Details
Munich
Duration & Location:
Online Preperation: November 17 – December 1, 2025
On-Site Days: December 2-4, 2025
Location: Munich, Germany (venue via BASED/de:hub Security & Defense)
Format:
Workshops, Panel Discussions, Networking
Application Deadline:
November 7, 2025
Cost:
Free*
Follow Other Successful Startups
What Previous Program Participants Say
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.
Do You Have Any Questions?