Startup criteria & application process
Apply now for the new cohort
Start-ups can apply for the next cohort of the Accelerator until 31 October 2025. The programme starts on 1 December 2025.
Start-ups can apply for the next cohort of the Accelerator until 31 October 2025. The programme starts on 1 December 2025.
Investment Readiness Programme:
For founders ready to fundraise and scale fast.
If your next step is to secure Angel, Pre-Seed, or Seed funding, this track gives you the clarity, tools, and network to make it happen. Build investor trust, sharpen your pitch, and close your first round confidently.
Benefit from:
- Weekly sessions with VCs, angels, and legal experts
- Network of investors and funding
- Full fundraising toolkit: playbooks, outreach templates, pitch materials
- International exposure at startup and tech events
Best for:
For innovative, digital B2B start-ups based in Germany, MVP, traction and two founders with tech and sales backgrounds.
Our Shared Success Model
- 100% equity-free: You retain full ownership of your shares.
- Fair success fee: Only if you raise capital within 18 months will a 3% success fee be charged (capped depending on the round size, max. €100,000).
- Brandenburg bonus: Start-ups from Brandenburg receive a one-time free place in the programme.
Application process:
- Step 1: Apply via our online form
- Step 2: If shortlisted, meet our team for a 1-hour interview
- Step 3: Join one of our 3 yearly cohorts (March, July, November)
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