Startupnation Germany

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FIND THE PERFECT PROGRAM FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR STARTUP

Exist supports university graduates,
scientists and students in preparing their
technology and knowledge-based startups

Funding is open to all topics and technologies. We mobilise innovative, growth-oriented and sustainable startups in the high-tech sector.

The EXIST Program has four different program lines:


  • EXIST Startup Grant supports students, graduates and scientists from universities and research institutions who want to turn their innovative and knowledge-based business idea into a startup.
  • EXIST Transfer of Research supports outstanding research-oriented projects that involve expensive and high-risk resource development.
  • EXIST-Women aims to encourage women at universities and research institutes to venture into entrepreneurial independence.
  • EXIST-Potentials gives support for universities and their startup networks for the implementation of measures to promote startups.

German Accelerator empowers German
Startups to scale globally

We take high-potential companies on a fast-paced learning journey to understand, discover, and access the world’s leading innovation hubs in the U.S., Asia, and South America.

Through highly-customized programs, mentoring from local experts, as well as access to our vast network of business partners and investors, we help startups from all stages and across various industries on their way to international success. Since launching in 2012, German Accelerator has nurtured over 850 startups which have raised more than $15.6 billion in funding so far.

German Accelerator is proudly financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND YOUR PLANS TO GO GLOBAL

Start in Germany - Go Global

Our STAGE PROGRAM

Schedule

24. September I 11:00 - 12:00

Become a
Startup Nation

24. September I 12:05 - 13:15

Funding The
future

24. September I 13:20 - 14:30

A Vision for european
AI Going Global

24. September I 14:40 - 15:50

The Playbook for
Global scale

Startups
per year

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Opportunities

Passionate
Journeys

Marta Allina

Catalyst

Seoul Startups | South Korea

Industries

IoT Hardware

Logistics / Supply Chain

Platform Technology / Biotechnology

Smart City & Urban Tech

Expertise

Brand Marketing

Business Development

Org. Structure / Governance