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About

The Kickstart 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 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.

program dates

Ready to Join the Next Round?

Frankfurt

Duration & Location:

Program Dates: March 2 – March 4, 2026

Format:

Workshops, Panel Discussions, Networking

Application Deadline:

February 6, 2026

Cost:

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01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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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Meet all Startup Stories

"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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Trinh Le-Fiedler

CEO & Co-Founder

"When it comes to choosing a startup accelerator for international expansion, Kellermann is clear: “In my opinion, I highly recommend German Accelerator,” he said."

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Julian Kellermann

Managing Director

"A ten-minute in-person meeting saved a lot of paperwork. Being physically present in Asia made all the difference."

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Otto Klemke

Co-Founder and CEO

"With our market plans to expand into the U.S., the mentors immensely helped us by giving deep insights on how to improve our pitch, our market focus and segmentation, our approach, and our communication and branding."

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Dr. Arne Kruse

Co-Founder

"It’s all about meeting the right people, so the German Accelerator network was most relevant to our success,” said Pentenrieder. “I’m excited to continue collaborating with that network."

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