Scaling Global: What It Takes for CleanTech Founders
Munich, Germany | October 21, 2026
Join us for a focused one-day program during Munich Climate Week 2026, exploring what it takes for CleanTech startups to expand into international markets.
What It Takes for CleanTech Founders
The program looks at both the opportunities and the practical challenges of scaling globally, from navigating foreign regulations to new market and investment environments, so CleanTech founders leave with a clearer view of what international growth involves.
Are you a startup founder building solutions in the CleanTech Sector and are already thinking about what impact potentials your solution has on a global scale?
Join the German Accelerator in Munich on October 21 for a focused one-day program exploring growth opportunities within ClimateTech.
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What You Gain
Clarity on what internationalization takes
A grounded look at what international expansion involves for a CleanTech company, opportunities and challenges alike. Practical guidance on your cap table and fundraising strategy from real VCs and peers.
Practical perspectives from founders and experts
Hear directly from people who have navigated market entry, partnerships, and growth internationally.
Networking
Connect with founders, mentors, and ecosystem partners active in CleanTech and climate.
A foundation for your next step
Leave with a clearer sense of the questions to ask before committing to a specific market.
Mentoring
Opportunity for post-program 4-hours 1:1 mentoring
Walk Away with Clear Outcomes:
A realistic picture of what international expansion involves for CleanTech companies, potentials and challenges alike
Practical input on partnerships, funding, and market entry from founders and experts with hands-on experience
New ecosystem contacts across founders, investors and other stakeholders
A clearer set of questions to guide your own internationalization planning
Is This Program Right for You?
German-based legal entity in CleanTech (Energy, Smart Manufacturing, Decarbonization, New Materials, …). Being e.g. EXIST-funded startups that are still in the process of forming a GmbH are also welcome to apply).
Pre-seed stage or beyond, with first signs of validation
You have ambitions to scale and eventually expand into global markets
Program Details
Location:
Munich, Germany
Program Dates:
October 21, 2026
Venue:
Start2 Group Office,
Balanstraße 73, Haus 19 B/EG,
Munich, Germany
Application Deadline:
October 4, 2026
Format:
Interactive Sessions, Presentations, Networking, 1-on-1 Mentoring (post-program)
Cost:
Free for eligible startups
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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 stronger pitch, clearer positioning, and a concrete action plan, you can start working on next steps for your global expansion. Check out other Kickstart Programs or the German Accelerator Market Discovery offerings.
Do You Have Any Questions?
