Your Gateway to
Latin America
Connect with fellow Brazilian startup founders and gain direct market insights
Hannover, Germany | April 20 – 24, 2026
Join a curated one-day program at Hannover Messe 2026: exhibit at Startup Germany Booth, connect with Brazilian founders, and receive mentoring from German Accelerator.
Gain Access to Brazil's Innovation Networks
With the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement strengthening economic ties between Europe and Latin America, the time to explore your opportunities in one of the world’s most promising growth regions is now.
At the center of this momentum is Brazil – Latin America’s largest economy, home to more than 212 million people and a fast-growing hub for innovation, industrial transformation, and sustainable technologies.
As the official partner country of Hannover Messe 2026, Brazil will take center stage, creating a unique moment for German startups to connect with Brazilian founders, corporates, and ecosystem leaders.
Together with German Accelerator, startups gain the visibility, market insights, and connections needed to explore Brazil and take the next step toward international growth.
What You Gain
Free Access to Hannover Messe 2026
Join one of the Germany’s leading industry events and experience the Brazil partner-country year up close
Exhibit at the Startup Germany Booth
Showcase your startup at a high-visibility location and gain exposure in front of founders, investors and ecosystem players (spots are limited)
Curated Peer-to-Peer Exchange with Brazilian founders
Get direct, practical market insights from Brazilian startup founders and build trusted founder-to-founder connections
4 hours of Personalized Mentoring
Four hours of personalized mentoring from German Accelerator to help you turn insights into action
Your Concrete Takeaways:
Understand the Brazilian market first-hand
Build valuable founder-to-founder connections
Showcase your startup at Hannover Messe 2026
Get expert mentoring for your next growth step
Is This Program Right for You?
You need to be based in Germany.
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).
Pre-seed stage or beyond, with first signs of validation
You have ambitions to scale and eventually expand into global markets
Program Details
Location:
Hannover, Germany
Program Dates:
April 21, 2026
Venue:
Startup Germany Booth, Hannover Messe 2026
Application Deadline:
April 20, 2026
Format:
Peer-to-Peer session, Exhibition, 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.
What Previous Program Participants Say
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