GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
No monetary award — equity-free accelerator program with workshops, mentorship, and community access.
Autumn Batch 2026 application deadline: August 9, 2026. Kick-off September 2–3 in Hamburg; Demo Day November 26 in Munich.
FUNDING TYPE
Accelerator
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
This is a selective cohort program; accepted teams are invited to a video call before final selection.
The program runs biannually, so there are two chances per year to apply. No cohort size is published, so exact odds are unknown.
WHAT IT TAKES
Complete the online application form including migration background and startup details — 1-2 hours
Prepare and upload a 10-slide pitch deck covering problem, solution, market, team, and more — 3-6 hours
If shortlisted, join a brief video call interview — 30-60 minutes
WORTH KNOWING
The program explicitly asks whether you are interested in EXIST funding and whether you have a university affiliation to support it — signalling they actively help founders pursue this German government grant alongside the accelerator.
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