ACCELERATE BUSINESS MODEL PUSH AND FINANCING STRATEGY

Ein Team aus jungen Gründerinnen und Gründern unterhält sich im Rahmen des SEED-Programms im Kreativpark Lokhalle in Freiburg

Radically sustainable, high economic potential!

Do you have an idea for an innovative business model, product or service in the green tech sector? Do you want maximum and faster traction in the market and are looking for professional support and advice?

ACCELERATE is green tech expertise in program form: specific startup expertise, consulting experience, network – exclusively for a maximum of 10 high-potential startups!

We support you in lean startup design. You will learn how to set the focus for your business model, ask the right questions and fully exploit the potential of your green idea. In a condensed form, we will show you the various financing tracks and what you need to consider, guide you to make trend-setting decisions on your financing and investor selection and help you navigate the complex world of green tech startup funding. Our expertise in the green tech sector leverages opportunities beyond classic startup consulting.

We also show you ways to maximize your positive impact on the world and thus open up completely new financing and business opportunities.

At ACCELERATE you benefit from a balanced mix of knowledge transfer, peer-to-peer feedback, external industry expertise and on top of that you get the full package of fun, evening program and a trendy co-working atmosphere! We place particular emphasis on solving your specific problems through extended consulting hours. In this way, we bring your high potential a big step closer to realization on the market.

The ACCELERATE program is a springboard into our network and gives you potential access to financing instruments and other consulting services at >SMART> GREEN.

Does that sound like you and what you need? If you want to be part of the next batch in early 2025, then apply now – and let’s change the world together!

APPLICATION FOR ACCELERATE

Startup Journey

06.03.2025 | digital | 1.30 - 4.00 pm
Kick-Off We take a run-up, get to know each other and set the course to start the acceleration phase well prepared one week later.
07.-17.03.2025 | at home
Sprint 1 Your first phase of work to create substance for our intensive days.
18.03.2025 | Kreativpark Lokhalle | whole day
Fokus Value Proposition Full thrust on your value proposition with group workshop, peer feedback and focus phases for further development. In the evening we end the day with beer, soda and pizza and inspiring input.
19.03.2025 | Kreativpark Lokhalle | whole day
Fokus Business Model Full thrust on your business model with group workshop, individual conultation and a stimulus for your impact maximization.
20.03.-28.04.2025 | hybrid
Sprint 2 Work phase on your financing strategy, as well as exclusive individual consulting and expert discussions for selected teams.
29.04.2025 | Kreativpark Lokhalle | whole day
Fokus Finance Strategy Full thrust on your funding strategy with group workshop, individual consultation and focus phases for further development as well as a stimulus to the impact finance world.
EXPERT NETWORK

We connect you with investors, lawyers, financial experts, successful founders, friends accelerators from Germany, Israel and Switzerland as well as decision makers of a huge Green Tech network. Within our event formats you will receive honest feedback and lots of insights.

NO EQUITY

We don't want your shares. So: Keep calm & keep your money! ;-)

CASE MANAGEMENT

You're not doing it on your own: An individual case manager supports you, but also challenges you within the framework of the program. In concrete terms, this means that we help you as initiators and consultants to advance your business and possible collaborations.