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Deadline: June 26, 2025

Latin America
Market Access

Scale into Latin America with confidence.

 Latin America | July 27 - September 11, 2026

Focused execution support and curated matchmaking to reach customer, partner, and funding milestones.

Program Overview

Latin America can unlock strong growth – but traction often depends on choosing the right priorities early, building the right relationships, and avoiding avoidable mistakes that slow execution. Latin America Market Access is designed to reduce trial-and-error and make progress more predictable by focusing support on the work that drives traction.

The program combines curated 1:1 mentoring and B2B matchmaking with hands-on go-to-market execution support, so expansion priorities turn into measurable action. It also includes practical “what not to do” learnings to avoid common pitfalls, plus investor and ecosystem insights to help strengthen decision-making, partnerships, and funding readiness across Latin America.

What You Get with Latin America Market Access

Save time and
money

Faster prioritization and fewer wrong turns.

Accelerate
growth

More momentum on Latin America milestones.

Build connections and partnerships

Access to relevant stakeholders and expert networks.

Navigate
complexity

Clarity on critical next steps and market entry basics.

Walk Away With Concrete Deliverables

Curated 1:1 mentor matchmaking sessions

1:1 B2B matchmaking meetings with corporates and potential partners/clients

Go-to-market strategy outputs tailored to Latin America expansion priorities

Risk and pitfalls checklist based on “what not to do” case learnings

Investor expectations insights for strengthening fundraising and partnership readiness

Is This Program Right for You?

Your company must be incorporated in Germany with one of the following legal forms: UG; AG; GmbH; GmbH & Co. KG. We also consider GbRs on a case-by-case basis

Qualify as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based on the EU definition of a SME

Be under the limit of the official EU De-minimis aid regulation

What You Will Work On During the Program

These are some of the topics covered during the program with the help of workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions.

Go-to-Market Execution

Go-to-market strategy and ecosystem deep dives

Hands-on work to refine go-to-market direction and execution priorities for Latin America.

Go-to-Market Execution

Tactical case studies- “What NOT to do in LatAm”

Common failure patterns, cultural nuances, and tactical lessons to avoid costly mistakes.

Partnerships and Market Access

1:1 matchmaking with mentors

Personalized advice and tailored feedback from experienced mentors.

Partnerships and Market Access

B2B matchmaking

1:1 meetings with corporates and potential business partners/clients.

Funding and Ecosystem Access

Investor expectations and fundraising readiness

Insights into what investors look for and how to stand out.

Funding and Ecosystem Access

Ecosystem access and business connections

Structured opportunities to build relevant B2B connections by industry and identify additional support opportunities, including guidance on public funding options.

What You'll Experience

A customized Market Access journey designed to turn Latin America expansion priorities into execution – supported by expert guidance, tailored sessions, and structured progress reviews.

Expert-Led Guidance

Clear priorities and execution focus shaped through structured scoping.

Progress Discipline

Regular check-ins and milestone sessions to maintain momentum.

Tailored Support

Workshops and mentorship matched to cohort needs.

“Get the right introductions, focus on the actions that matter most, and turn expansion priorities into real traction, with clear milestones and expert support.”

3-Phase Program Snapshot

Phase 1

Program Start and Preparation

Scoping of priorities and support needs for Latin America expansion.

Phase 2

Execution with Tailored Support

Workstreams advanced through workshops, mentoring, and structured check-ins.

Phase 3

After the Program (Next Steps)

Progress consolidation and clear direction for the next Latin America milestones.

Program Details

Location:

Latin America

Program Dates:

July 27 - September 11, 2026

In-Country Dates:

August 31 - September 11, 2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Application Deadline:

June 26, 2025

Format:

Workshops, 1-1 Mentoring, Immersion Week, Pitch Event

Selection Pitch Calls

July 6 - 10, 2026

Cost:

Free

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"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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Martin Pentenrieder
Co-Founder
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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.

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.

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Ready, Set, Go!

Join the program and work hands-on via workshops, mentor sessions, and founder fireside chats - plus on-the-ground immersion to validate assumptions and define concrete next steps for market entry.

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Know What to Do Next

With a clear expansion plan, hands-on execution support, and access to customer and partner, you’ll know exactly how to continue with your expansion. If you are ready, you can build on that success and identify where to grow next. Explore new markets and uncover further opportunities with Market Discovery, or scale in another market with Market Access.

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