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Startup Accelerators in Germany 2026

Germany has a strong startup ecosystem centered in Berlin and Munich. Plug and Play operates in Germany, and several global accelerators accept German founders. Germany is known for its deep tech, industrial tech, and fintech startups. Programs like On Deck Founders are fully remote, making them accessible without relocation.

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Programs Available
$100K-$2M
Investment Range
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7 programs available for Germany founders

#1 Open

Plug and Play

Corporate Accelerator

$100,000-$150,000
Equity-free program
Seed / Series A
Sunnyvale, CA / Global locations
B2BEnterpriseFintechHealth
Rolling applications (multiple cohorts per year)
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#2 Open

Google for Startups Accelerator

Corporate Accelerator

Equity-free (no direct investment)
0%
Seed / Series A
Global
AICloudMachine LearningDeveloper Tools
Rolling applications (multiple programs per year)
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#3 Open

Startupbootcamp

Accelerator

EUR 25,000
6-8%
Pre-seed / Seed
Multiple locations globally
FintechHealthEnterpriseSaaS
Rolling deadlines (varies by program)
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#4 Open

MassChallenge

Accelerator

Equity-free (up to CHF 1M in non-dilutive prizes)
0%
Idea / Pre-seed / Seed
Boston, MA / Switzerland / Mexico / Multiple locations
Industry-agnosticAISaaSFintech
March 4, 2027 (Switzerland 2027)
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#5 Open

Creative Destruction Lab

Mentorship Program

Equity-free mentorship (investment via partner funds)
0%
Pre-seed / Seed
Toronto, Canada / Calgary, Canada / Paris, France / Multiple global sites
AIHealthClimateEnterprise
Rolling applications (varies by site)
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#6 Open

Endeavor

Scale-up Program

No direct investment (access to investor network)
0%
Seed / Series A
Global
Industry-agnosticSaaSFintechConsumer
Rolling applications (continuous selection)
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#7 Open

Plug and Play Tech Center

Accelerator

$100,000 - $150,000 (optional, via PnP Ventures)
0%
Pre-seed / Seed
Sunnyvale, CA / 20+ global locations
FintechHealthEnterpriseAI
Rolling applications (year-round)
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