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Avant Now is an accelerator that focuses on advancing startups with cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models. The program is designed to help founders accelerate their growth, refine their strategies, and connect with key industry players.
Contact person
Viktoria Trosien
CEO, Founder & Startup Coach
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Technology
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2023
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
The program is financed by the City of Berlin and the European Social Fund.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Startups receive a mix of support including equity-free funding up to 105.000 € per team
Target Group
Early-stage startups with a prototype or MVP ready to scale, particularly those focused on sustainable ecological or social impact. Conditions: You are based in Berlin or ready to move here. You are either about to be ready to incorporate, eg. proven by a tested MVP or if your startup already exists it did not yet generate revenues and is not yet economically active. You did not yet receive other startup funding/grant. (This means, they can not support you, if you received eg. Berlin Startup Grant or Exist before.) Prioritization of teams with at least two co-founders, strong solo founders also accepted.
What do they offer?
Avant Now offers startups a comprehensive acceleration program, including mentorship, access to capital, and connections to a network of industry leaders. The program is designed to support early-stage companies in scaling their innovations and reaching new markets. Part of the program is coaching, mentorship, peer-learning, office space, networking events, and a workspace at betahaus in the center of Berlin
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to drive innovation by empowering startups to bring their cutting-edge technologies to market, contributing to the growth of the startup ecosystem.
Track Record
Has supported over 15 startups
How to get involved?
The application process involves completing an online application form where you are asked about your idea, impact, business model and team. Selected applicants will be invited for a first interview round. From these, selected applicants are invited to the next interview round. In each interview you are asked to present your idea with a pitch deck in max. 3 to 5 min, followed by questions. Next cohort: 1.9.2024. Application deadlines end 1.5 months before a cohort start. Accelerator program runs for 6 months and is expendable to up to 12 months.
Avant now
Accelerator / Incubator
Avant Now is an accelerator that focuses on advancing startups with cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models. The program is designed to help founders accelerate their growth, refine their strategies, and connect with key industry players.
Sustainability
Technology
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
Betahaus provides coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and event spaces for freelancers, startups, and small businesses.
Contact person
Madeleine Gummer v. Mohl
Co-Founder & CEO
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2009
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Freelancers, startups, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and small businesses.
What do they offer?
Betahaus offers coworking spaces, meeting rooms, event spaces, and a community of like-minded professionals.
What is their impact?
Betahaus fosters collaboration and innovation by providing a dynamic work environment that adapts to the needs of modern professionals.
Track Record
Notable members include Blinkist, Coffee Circle, and Lilium.
How to get involved?
Memberships available on a monthly basis, with various plans to suit different needs; event space rental and meeting room bookings also available.
Betahaus
Coworking
Betahaus provides coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and event spaces for freelancers, startups, and small businesses.
Industry Agnostic
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
The ClimateX Accelerator is an 8-month pre-seed startup program for ambitious entrepreneurs working in the fields of Climate Tech, Smart City, and Urban Innovation - addressing the most pressing climate challenges the world is facing today.
Contact person
Darius Moeini
Founder & CEO
Details
Topics
Urban Development
Sustainability
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2024
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
ClimateX Hub is managed by the Berlin Innovation Agency (BIA). Supported by funds from the European Union (European Social Fund) and the State of Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
€ 2,200 per person per month (allowing up to 5 founders per startup) - up to € 88,000 per founding team
Target Group
Early-stage startups focused on climate tech and sustainability, looking to scale their solutions and increase their impact. Criteria: Pre-seed teams: Your company has not been incorporated or it has not yet taken up any economic activity. Funding: You have not received a startup scholarship or EXIST grant before. Engagement: You are dedicated to build the startup full-time. Team set-up: Up to 5 founders in the program who can build the MVP and test the first version in the market. Location: You are based in Berlin or just about to move to Berlin. Focus: Climate oriented startups in the areas of Climate Tech, Smart City, and Urban Innovation (incl. Energy, Mobility, PropTech, Construction, Logistics, Food Systems, Sustainability)
What do they offer?
ClimateX Hub offers startups a comprehensive acceleration program, including mentorship, workshops, access to a co-working space and networking opportunities with industry leaders and investors. The program is tailored to help early-stage startups scale their innovative solutions to climate challenges.
What is their impact?
The Hub aims to empower startups that are developing impactful solutions to climate change, helping them scale their innovations and make a significant contribution to global sustainability efforts.
Track Record
Has supported over 125 founders, over 12 Mil € fundraised
How to get involved?
Each batch lasts 8 months. Next batch not online yet.
Climate X Hub
Accelerator / Incubator
The ClimateX Accelerator is an 8-month pre-seed startup program for ambitious entrepreneurs working in the fields of Climate Tech, Smart City, and Urban Innovation - addressing the most pressing climate challenges the world is facing today.
Urban Development
Sustainability
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
DB Mindbox operates as the innovation hub of Deutsche Bahn, focusing on fostering collaboration between startups and DB's various business units. The program includes mentorship, access to DB's infrastructure, and opportunities to pilot solutions within the Deutsche Bahn network.
Contact person
Carolin Kodde
Startup & Programm Managerin
Details
Topics
Mobility & Transport
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2015
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
DB Mindbox is part of Deutsche Bahn Group.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
€ 25,000 per team with zero equity taken
Target Group
Startups that make technologies, applications, materials or business cases that have the potential to lift DB to the next level and drive the digital transformation at DB business units and organizations. Requirements: Past experiences have shown that you should at least have an MVP or first prototype of your product or service ready so that you can achieve results that it can be assesed after 100 days. Your team must have at least two people in order to participate. Your startup must be a registered company.
What do they offer?
DB Mindbox offers startups a 100-day accelerator program that includes mentorship, access to Deutsche Bahn's infrastructure, and opportunities to pilot and scale solutions within the DB ecosystem. Startups receive funding, workspace in Berlin, and support from DB experts.
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to drive innovation in the mobility and logistics sectors by helping startups develop and implement solutions that can improve efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience within Deutsche Bahn and the broader transportation industry.
Track Record
DB mindbox has organized more then 18 hackathons and advised and supported more than 235 startups with their PoC, 60% of which were chosen to continue their business cooperation with DB.
How to get involved?
Apply for individual use cases described in the call by the deadline indicated for each batch. Your application will be evaluated, and selected startups will be invited to pitch in front of an expert jury. Startups that win over the expert jury will get a spot in the batch and take part in the 100 day program.
DB mindbox
Accelerator / Incubator
Venture Builder
DB Mindbox operates as the innovation hub of Deutsche Bahn, focusing on fostering collaboration between startups and DB's various business units. The program includes mentorship, access to DB's infrastructure, and opportunities to pilot solutions within the Deutsche Bahn network.
Mobility & Transport
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Solarenergie (DGS) is a German association dedicated to promoting the use of solar energy and other renewable energy sources. The DGS advocates for the widespread adoption of solar technologies and supports research, education, and policy development in the field of renewable energy.
Contact person
Details
Topics
Energy
Sustainability
Energy
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1975
Employees
Organizational structure
DGS is a non-profit association organized into regional chapters throughout Germany.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Individuals, companies, policymakers, and institutions interested in solar energy, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable energy practices.
What do they offer?
DGS offers education and training programs, consultancy services, and technical expertise in solar energy. They also engage in advocacy and policy work to promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
What is their impact?
The association aims to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by promoting the use of solar power, supporting research and innovation, and influencing energy policy at the national and international levels.
Track Record
DGS has been instrumental in promoting solar energy adoption in Germany, supporting various initiatives and projects that have contributed to the growth of the renewable energy sector.
How to get involved?
Membership in DGS is open to individuals and organizations interested in supporting the promotion of solar energy. Interested parties can join DGS through their website and participate in their activities, events, and educational programs.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Solarenergie (DGS)
Non-Profit Organizations
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Solarenergie (DGS) is a German association dedicated to promoting the use of solar energy and other renewable energy sources. The DGS advocates for the widespread adoption of solar technologies and supports research, education, and policy development in the field of renewable energy.
Energy
Sustainability
Energy
Organisation
Profile
Founder Institute Berlin is part of the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, offering a structured program to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch their companies. The program provides mentorship, training, and a global network to support founders as they build their startups from the ground up.
Contact person
Ferdinand Mühlhäuser
Managing Director Germany
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2009
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Founder Institute operates as a global startup accelerator. The Berlin chapter is part of this global network. Backed by sponsors like Unicorn Workspaces, Club Globals and Betahaus.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Costs: $ 799 per founder. Founder Institute has developed an Equity Collective where everyone shares equity in the companies formed from each program cohort. About halfway through the program, companies contribute 2.5% in Warrants to a fifteen-year Equity Collective to incentivize the support during and after the cohort.
Target Group
Early Stage Startups with just an idea or MVP who are building a tech company with Impact. The Founder Institute encourages founding teams to apply to the program, and a typical cohort contains roughly 40% teams, and 60% solo-founders.
What do they offer?
Founder Institute Berlin offers a comprehensive accelerator program that includes mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, weekly training sessions, and access to a global network of startup founders and investors. The program is designed to help founders rapidly validate and launch their business ideas.
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them with the resources, knowledge, and network necessary to build successful startups. The program focuses on turning ideas into scalable businesses.
Track Record
4500+ Startups, 90+ Countries, 25,000+ Jobs Created
How to get involved?
14-week online program. Next batch starts in October. Application Deadline: September 22, 2024. Involvment: 25 hours to the program on a weekly basis, minimum. Founding teams can decide to send one co-founder, multiple co-founders, or all co-founders to participate in the program, but each co-founder must apply separately (noting the name of your company in your application, in the “Company Name” section). Each co-founder’s application will be evaluated independently (one co-founder gaining acceptance does not mean that their entire team is accepted). However, even if one co-founder is rejected, any accepted co-founders are still invited to participate. Teams are also able to enroll in the program for a discounted Entrance Fee per-founder: Teams of 2-3 are invited to enroll for 1.5x the Entrance Fee, and Teams of 4-5 for 2x the Entrance Fee.
Founder Institute Berlin
Accelerator / Incubator
Founder Institute Berlin is part of the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, offering a structured program to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch their companies. The program provides mentorship, training, and a global network to support founders as they build their startups from the ground up.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
The Hard Tech Innovation Accelerator is a program designed to support startups developing hardware-based innovations. Hosted by MotionLab.Berlin, the accelerator offers resources, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge prototyping facilities, enabling startups to bring their hard tech products to market.
Contact person
Mariann Egressy
Head of Accelerator & Ecosystem
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2017
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Hard Tech Innovation Accelerator is a program by Motionlab.Berlin. Hardtech Innovation program is supported by funds from the European Union (European Social Fund) and the State of Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
No equity taken. Startups recieve € 2,200 / month/ founder in cash.
Target Group
Early-stage hardware startups with innovative products or technologies that require advanced prototyping and development support. Ideal candidates are teams looking to accelerate their product development and scale their businesses. Requirements: All applicants are expected to live in Berlin for the duration of the program and register their residence in Berlin. Your startup must be in the early stage / pre-seed phase. Applicants should not yet have received any public funding in the area of business start-ups. Recipients of the Berlin Startup Stipendium, EXIST and GründungsBonus are not eligible for participation. Your company is either not incorporated prior to the application date for the Hardtech Innovation Accelerator Program, or, if already incorporated, you have not initiated any economic activity involving the offering of goods or services in a specific market. In addition your company must relocate their registered office to Berlin in order to participate in the program. A company may only be founded during the program with its registered office in Berlin. If already established: Participants must have majority control and voting rights in their startup. You should have unrestricted ownership of the intellectual property of your startup (unrestricted rights to exploit the concept or idea). Applicants should be willing to work full-time on and in your startup for seven months. Applicants should not yet have successfully founded a startup. Previous freelance start-ups / companies for “odd jobs” are allowed: The freelance work only included subject-specific, specialized activities within the usual framework without the skills to run a company. Applicants should not have held any management positions. No other permanent employment relationships (full-time, part-time) are permitted for the duration of the program; mini-jobs and self-employed secondary employment on a small scale are permitted. Participants may not be enrolled in a degree program for the duration of the program, unless they are about to complete their studies. This means that no examinations other than the final thesis (e.g. Bachelor’s thesis) may be outstanding.
What do they offer?
The Hard Tech Innovation Accelerator offers startups access to state-of-the-art prototyping facilities, tailored mentorship from industry experts, and a supportive community of innovators. The program is designed to help hardware startups develop their products, validate their business models, and bring their innovations to market.
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to empower hardware startups by providing them with the resources and expertise needed to transform innovative ideas into market-ready products, contributing to the growth of the hardware innovation ecosystem.
Track Record
500 Members, 70 Startups
How to get involved?
Next cohort starts November 4th. The program is a 7-month accelerator program. You can apply from 15 August to 15 September. After the application phase (15.08. – 15.09.) the Motionlab jury is going to decide who will be invited to the second round of interviews. Afterwards they will announce the teams who will join them for the next batch of the startup accelerator program on the 1st of October.
Hard Tech Innovation Accelerator
Accelerator / Incubator
The Hard Tech Innovation Accelerator is a program designed to support startups developing hardware-based innovations. Hosted by MotionLab.Berlin, the accelerator offers resources, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge prototyping facilities, enabling startups to bring their hard tech products to market.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
Impact Incubator: Climate Tech is a seven-month incubator aimed at supporting early-stage startups focused on climate technology and sustainability. The incubator offers tailored mentorship, resources, and access to a network of partners to help startups scale their impact and bring their innovations to market.
Contact person
Idil Serifoglu
Scouting Manager
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2010
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
The Impact Incubator: Climate Tech is managed by Impact Hub Berlin, part of a global network of innovation labs, business incubators, and social enterprise communities. Supported by funds from the European Union (European Social Fund) and the State of Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Each founder receives a monthly stipend of € 2,200.
Target Group
The Impact Incubator: Climate Tech is designed for early-stage startups that meet the following criteria: Have developed an innovative technological solution that drives the growth of Climate Tech. Address a challenge related to one of the program’s focus areas. Have a functional prototype of their product or service. Possess an entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to learn and high resilience. Consist of a team with at least two founders who hold the majority of company ownership (if applicable). Have not previously received a Berlin Startup Scholarship, including the EXIST scholarship. Are willing to establish and/or relocate their company to Berlin. Have not yet registered their company or have been registered (Gewerbeschein) for less than three months before applying. Will not have student or employment status during the program (sabbaticals from university or work are also not compatible). Are German/European citizens or have a visa status that allows self-employment in Germany.
What do they offer?
The Impact Incubator: Climate Tech offers early-stage startups access to tailored mentorship, resources, and a network of partners and investors. The program focuses on helping climate tech startups develop their solutions, validate their business models, and scale their impact.
What is their impact?
The incubator aims to empower startups that are tackling climate change through innovative technology, providing the support needed to bring their solutions to market and scale their environmental impact.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Next batch starts in December 2024. Applications are open until September 30th. Eligible applicants will be invited to an initial interview Ventures who are successful at that stage, will be invited to a pitch event with a selection jury. Selected ventures are informed at least one month before the programme starts.
Impact Incubator: Climate Tech
Accelerator / Incubator
Impact Incubator: Climate Tech is a seven-month incubator aimed at supporting early-stage startups focused on climate technology and sustainability. The incubator offers tailored mentorship, resources, and access to a network of partners to help startups scale their impact and bring their innovations to market.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
InnoTechHub is an innovation hub and incubator operated by HTW Berlin, focusing on supporting early-stage startups and entrepreneurial projects with a strong emphasis on technology and innovation. The hub offers resources, mentoring, and access to a network of experts to help students and alumni turn their ideas into successful ventures.
Contact
Contact person
Claudia Trott
Operational Project Coordination
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
InnoTechHub is part of HTW Berlin's broader entrepreneurship initiative. The InnoTechHub is funded through the EXIST Potentiale program with funds from the BMWK (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
All InnoTechHub programs are free of charge, with HTW Berlin taking no equity.
Target Group
The program is targeted at students, alumni of HTW Berlin, and other innovative teams with technology-driven business ideas. Teams should have a working prototype and a validated business model. All programs are open to anyone with innovative ideas, regardless of their direct connection to HTW, as long as the idea has a tech focus and is well-developed.
What do they offer?
InnoTechHub offers early-stage startups and entrepreneurial projects a range of resources, including specialized coaching, workshops, and access to HTW Berlin's facilities, including Co-Working Spaces and InnoTechLabs. Programs like InnoTechTrack and EXIST-Runway are designed to support teams through market entry, securing funding, and scaling their businesses. The hub also provides access to a comprehensive network of industry experts, pilot customers, and business angels, along with opportunities to participate in networking events, meetups, and Demo-Days.
What is their impact?
The Hub aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the HTW Berlin community and beyond by providing tailored support to tech startups, helping them navigate the challenges of early-stage business development and scale their impact.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Interested students, alumni, and other innovators can apply to join InnoTechHub through the HTW Berlin Entrepreneurship website. Consultation: Every Tuesday from 1-2 PM, the InnoTechHub coaches provide drop-in consultations on various startup topics, including financing, the EXIST-Gründungsstipendium, and offerings for tech startups. On the first Tuesday of every month, they offer a special consultation hour dedicated to female founders.
InnoTechHub
Accelerator / Incubator
InnoTechHub is an innovation hub and incubator operated by HTW Berlin, focusing on supporting early-stage startups and entrepreneurial projects with a strong emphasis on technology and innovation. The hub offers resources, mentoring, and access to a network of experts to help students and alumni turn their ideas into successful ventures.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH) is the digital innovation unit of the Lufthansa Group, focusing on driving innovation in the travel and mobility tech sectors. The hub explores new business models, fosters collaboration with startups, and develops digital solutions to enhance the future of travel and mobility.
Contact person
Xavier Lagardère
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2014
Employees
100–200
Organizational structure
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub operates as an independent unit within the Lufthansa Group.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, innovators, and digital entrepreneurs focused on travel and mobility technologies. Ideal participants are those developing cutting-edge solutions that can enhance the traveler experience and align with the strategic goals of the Lufthansa Group.
What do they offer?
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub offers a platform for startups and innovators to collaborate on the future of travel and mobility. The hub provides access to Lufthansa’s extensive resources, industry expertise, and a global network, helping to accelerate the development and implementation of innovative solutions in the travel industry.
What is their impact?
The Hub aims to transform the travel and mobility sectors by fostering innovation through partnerships, digital product development, and the exploration of new business models that meet the evolving needs of travelers.
Track Record
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub has successfully launched and supported multiple initiatives, such as Compensaid (a digital platform for CO2 offsetting) and RYDES (a mobility rewards app), which contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of the travel industry.
How to get involved?
Startups and innovators interested in collaborating with the Lufthansa Innovation Hub can reach out via their website or directly through their contact email. The hub continually scouts for new opportunities and partnerships, focusing on innovations that align with the future of travel and mobility.
Lufthansa Innovation Hub
Accelerator / Incubator
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH) is the digital innovation unit of the Lufthansa Group, focusing on driving innovation in the travel and mobility tech sectors. The hub explores new business models, fosters collaboration with startups, and develops digital solutions to enhance the future of travel and mobility.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
Phineo Startups is an initiative by Phineo gAG that focuses on supporting social startups that aim to create positive societal impact. Their Accelerator program offers resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help early-stage social enterprises grow and scale their impact.
Contact person
Sebastian Neumann
Head of Phineo Startups
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
Phineo Startups operates as part of Phineo gAG, a social impact organization based in Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
The program is targeted at impact startups at all-stages with innovative solutions that address societal challenges. Criteria: You have an almost finished prototype that you can test or an existing startup that you want to bring to a new level. Your team consists of at least two founders. Non-profit as well as for-profit organizations can apply.
What do they offer?
Phineo Startups offers social enterprises a comprehensive support program that includes mentoring, strategic advice, and networking opportunities. The program is designed to help startups develop their business models, scale their operations, and maximize their social impact.
What is their impact?
The initiative aims to foster the growth of social startups by providing the resources and support they need to create lasting societal change. Phineo Startups focuses on helping enterprises that address critical social challenges and contribute to sustainable development.
Track Record
How to get involved?
The 6‑month program is launched every April and October. Applications that are received between February 1 and July 31 can start in October. Applications received between August 1 and January 31 and can start in April. If you would like to join a program at a later date, you can indicate this in your application. Current Program: Polycrisis #4
Phineo Startups
Accelerator / Incubator
Phineo Startups is an initiative by Phineo gAG that focuses on supporting social startups that aim to create positive societal impact. Their Accelerator program offers resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help early-stage social enterprises grow and scale their impact.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Reaktor Berlin is a 6-month acceleration program for pre-seed startups based in Berlin.
Contact person
Sascha Schubert
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2020
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
€ 13,200 per founder – no equity, Scholarship of € 2,200 /month per founder for 6 months
Target Group
Pre-seed startups based in Berlin
What do they offer?
Reaktor Berlin offers startups a collaborative workspace, access to resources, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts. The incubator is designed to support early-stage companies in their journey from idea to market.
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship by providing a nurturing environment where startups can access the tools and support they need to grow and succeed.
Track Record
Portfolio companies include: e.g. Elu Mobility, meiti, CleoAI
How to get involved?
6 month program, next batch starts in February 2025
Reaktor Berlin
Accelerator / Incubator
Reaktor Berlin is a 6-month acceleration program for pre-seed startups based in Berlin.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
Start 2 is a startup ecosystem platform, accelerator and venture studio that supports startups at every stage of their journey, from initial stages to scaling globally. The program provides tailored mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to an extensive international network of experts and investors.
Contact person
Till Ammelburg
Senior Manager Europe
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2008
Employees
100–200
Organizational structure
Under the Start2 umbrella and brand, Start2 Group GmbH in Germany, Start2 Group, Inc. in the United States and Start2 Group Pte Ltd. in Asia. Some programs are funded by German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups in different stages and Corporates.
What do they offer?
Start 2 offers startups and corporate clients comprehensive programs that provide significant advantages at every stage of their journey. From getting investor-ready to scaling on a global basis, participants benefit from tailored support, unique investor and partner relationships, and connections with key markets around the world.
What is their impact?
Start 2 empowers startups to thrive in the competitive business landscape by guiding them to the world’s most crucial innovation hubs and connecting them with influential partners, potential customers, strategic investors, and venture capitalists. The organization has also successfully guided over 500 corporate innovation projects, helping multinational corporations innovate and grow.
Track Record
Start 2 has successfully guided more than 500 corporate innovation projects and supported numerous startups in scaling their businesses globally.
How to get involved?
Start2 offers various programs tailored for specific needs of the startups. They help with scaling, fundraising and exploring new markets in various delegation trips. Startups can apply for their programs through the website.
Start2
Accelerator / Incubator
Start 2 is a startup ecosystem platform, accelerator and venture studio that supports startups at every stage of their journey, from initial stages to scaling globally. The program provides tailored mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to an extensive international network of experts and investors.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
The Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator is a three-month mentorship-driven program designed to support early-stage startups in the deep tech space. The program offers hands-on mentorship, access to the Techstars global network, and funding to help startups scale their innovative technologies.
Contact person
Martin Schilling
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Deep Tech
Technology
Health & Life Sciences
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
Organizational structure
The Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator is part of the global Techstars network, which operates accelerators worldwide to support early-stage startups across various industries.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Up to $120,000 in funding per startup, including $ 20,000 in exchange for 6% equity and a $100,000 convertible note.
Target Group
The program is targeted at early-stage deep tech startups that are developing innovative technologies with the potential for significant impact. Ideal candidates are teams looking for mentorship, funding, and access to a global network to accelerate their growth.
What do they offer?
The Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator offers startups a three-month intensive program that includes hands-on mentorship from industry experts, access to the Techstars global network, and up to $120,000 in funding. The program is designed to help deep tech startups refine their products, business models, and go-to-market strategies.
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to empower deep tech startups by providing the necessary resources and mentorship to scale their technologies and bring innovative solutions to market. Techstars supports startups in navigating the challenges of early-stage growth and helps them achieve significant milestones.
Track Record
Techstars has supported over 3,200 companies that have gone on to have a market cap of $79B+. Techstars portfolio companies include more than 100 companies with valuations of over $100M, and 19 of them have already reached unicorn status including SendGrid, ClassPass, and Chainalysis.
How to get involved?
Startups interested in joining the Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator can apply via the Techstars website. The program runs multiple times a year, with each cohort lasting three months. Selected startups receive funding, mentorship, and access to the Techstars network. Next batch starts in March 2025. Application Deadline: Nov 20th 2024
Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator
Accelerator / Incubator
The Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator is a three-month mentorship-driven program designed to support early-stage startups in the deep tech space. The program offers hands-on mentorship, access to the Techstars global network, and funding to help startups scale their innovative technologies.
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