Accelerator Program
WORKSHOP DATES
Autumn 2025
OPEN FOR
Up to 10 early-stage start-ups (Late Seed - Series A)
PLACE
TechQuartier
Frankfurt am Main
LANGUAGE
German
COSTS
Free
Your booster for sustainable growth
The Accelerator Program of the Growth Alliance is a free offer for AgriFood startups in the growth phase, who have already established a user base and are looking for (additional) funding.
How is the VC world structured and who is the right investor for me?
How do I plan the finances of my start-up?
On what basis is my start-up valued?
What do I need to consider before signing a term sheet?
How does one pitch to investors?
Funding secured – what happens next?
How do I scale my startup sustainably?
During seven sessions, you will receive insights and tools through input sessions, workshops, and training with experts and mentors that you need to take your AgTech, FoodTech, or Nature Based Solutions startup to the next level.
We support you on the following topics
Financing & Legal planning
Product & Growth
Network & Investor Conversations
"By participating in the Growth Alliance Accelerator, we are currently being optimally prepared for our next growth steps.
My personal highlight was definitely the Investor Dinner - I believe nowhere else do you get such a high-quality access to investors from the AgriFood market."
Manuel Siskowski
Founder Verrano
Program Highlights
Personal mentoring
Access to the top players in the industry
Pitch Training
Digital program accompaniment and scale-up framework
Investor Dinner
Workshops on financing and legal review
Investor Network
"Really a very valuable day, and it was fun too! Great format within the four modules that you offer for start-ups in the agriculture and food sector! Thank you TechQuartier and Rentenbank."
Jens Varnskuehler
Co-Founder & CEO seedalive GmbH
The right program?
The Accelerator program is aimed at AgriFood and Nature Based Solutions startups that are currently looking for (further) funding from investors, business angels, or other sponsors. During seven workshop sessions, you will receive hands-on support in developing a strong growth strategy. The program is divided into two phases. The first phase takes place in October and November, and the second phase will take place again in January.
After successfully reviewing your application documents, you will be invited to an interview before you receive final feedback on your participation.
Is your startup active in the fields of AgTech, FoodTech, or Nature Based Solutions?
Are you based in Germany or do you have a company headquarters in Germany?
Do you have a validated business model and exciting pilot products to show?
Optional: Do you already have a first customer base and constant revenues?
Optional: You have already secured a pre-seed investment and are now looking for additional financing options?
Our programs
From Ideation to Acceleration
FAQ - Do you have any questions?
START-UP PORTRAIT
Organifarms
From hackathon to harvesting robot - Organifarms was founded in 2020 driven by the idea of more sustainable agriculture. A year later, the first prototype of BERRY was born. As the winner of the Growth Alliance Start-up Bootcamp and alumni of our Accelerator, Organifarms is a long-standing member of the Growth Alliance.
Any questions?
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