Kickstart International
Start Your Global Expansion With the Kickstart International Program
In a Nutshell



What’s in It For Your Startup

Get the Basics Right
Understand the basics and tools needed to successfully expand your business internationally.

Learn From the Best
Receive feedback on your readiness for internationalization to develop a solid base for your international expansion.

Save Valuable Resources
Make critical early decisions on product, market, and business model and avoid costly mistakes to boost your company’s growth.

Access to Our Global Network
Tap into our global mentor pool to help your startup incorporate program learnings into your overall business approach.
Sneak Preview
of Workshops

How to Identify Your Overseas Market




How to Get Started
Submit Your Application
Provide your pitch deck and answer questions about your company.
Selection Process
Time to Roll Up Your Sleeves
Ready, Set, Go!
With a global mindset in place and feedback on your startup’s readiness for international expansion, start working on your milestones and next steps. If you’re ready to take the next step, check out German Accelerator’s Market Discovery and Market Access offerings.
Additional Program Elements for AI Companies


Startups from the artificial intelligence (AI) sector can participate in the Kickstart International program to prepare for internationalization early and receive in-depth support from AI experts.

Gain Expert Insights on AI Topics To Address Your Specific Challenges: The program covers topics such as ethical AI, potential collaborations with other companies (e.g data sharing), and regulation to help you tackle specific challenges within the AI field.

Mentoring from AI Experts: Through 1:1 mentoring with AI experts from our global mentor pool, you will have access to specialty expertise to address key issues of your business and validate your business models and value proposition.
Application Deadlines
& Program Dates
- Application Deadline: August 8, 2022
- Program Dates: September 13 – 22, 2022
- Location: TBA
Additional Kickstart International program cycles will be offered throughout the year and in various cities across Germany. If you’re interested in learning more, contact our scouting team at startingup@germanaccelerator.com.