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.

Why German Accelerator?

Companies that have accelerated their business.

Mentors who support startups all across the globe.

Funding raised by program participants.

Continents in which programs are offered.

Program Overview

All-In-One: Maximizing Startup Success.

What You Will Work On

Identify Your Product-Market-Fit

How to Identify Your Overseas Market

Product Readiness for Customers in a New Market

Internationalization from a Legal Perspective

Mastering Your Message

program dates

Ready to Join the Next Round?

Berlin

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Duration & Location:

Program Dates: November 4 – November 21, 2025
On-Site Days: November 4-5, 2025 in Berlin at the MotionLab office

Format:

Workshops, Panel Discussions, Networking

Application Deadline:

October 13, 2025

Cost:

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Understand common pitfalls in internationalization and learn how to avoid them early.

Get guidance from founders and experts who’ve successfully scaled startups globally.

Identify which country offers the best fit for your product before you invest time or money.

Get access to mentors, investors, partners globally to propel your business forward.

Startups

Follow Other Successful Startups

Testimonials

What Previous Program Participants Say

Leonardo Re

Founder

"The support from Kickstart didn't just end when the program finished. As an alumni, the Kickstart team continued to support us and provide connections to international attorneys, business angels, and other individuals who could help our startup grow."

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Darius p. Pallus

Co-Founder & CEO

"We’ve been attending 2 other accelerator programs at the same time, and Kickstart was by far the best."

Haptick.io

Marius Bierdel

Co-Founder & CTO

"The program was the perfect way for us to evaluate and work on our expansion strategy. The high level of input as well as the network of highly qualified people, was just the right set of tools for our vision to become an international acting company."

ConstellR

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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