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May
Äppler Time - F*ck-Up Edition
We are going deep into the pain and learnings of our mistakes with Dr. Yassin Hankir.
TOPIC
Digital Finance
SUITABLE FOR
Seed & Series A to B startups/scaleups
LOCATION
Frankfurt
PROGRAM DATES
28 May - 11 July, 2024
LANGUAGE
English
ECOSYSTEM
Co-Funded by Hessen
Program Partners
We know that founders and corporate innovators face similar issues regarding regulations, fragmented data and the lack of advanced technology in the digital finance sector. It’s time for solutions.
For the first time, we are creating a new kind of FinTech accelerator that is not only for startups but for corporates, too. Our new approach is to bring both sides of the ecosystem together for multiple days on a platform established to forge pivotal connections, exchange knowledge and actively shape the future of finance with other top players in Frankfurt.
May
We are going deep into the pain and learnings of our mistakes with Dr. Yassin Hankir.
June
Tokenization & Cybersecurity
Everyone is welcome.
June
International Finance Summit
July
Embedded Finance
Everyone is welcome.
June
Open Finance & AI
Everyone is welcome.
July
Our big finale to showcase collaborations, partners and startups in front a large audience - invite only
Ecosystem & Media Partners
Speakers
Join the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance and be one of 15 startups to gain key industry connections in Frankfurt’s Financial Center. This free multiple-day program not only connects you with financial experts and investors but also opens doors to generate new leads, secure your next investment, and kick-start valuable cooperation. Come together to exchange knowledge, explore emerging trends and learn more about regulation, data aggregation, cybersecurity and AI from the experts.
Our accelerator represents a strategic initiative to foster the growth trajectory of the financial sector.
The application deadline for the 2024 startup batch closed on 7 April, but it's not too early to apply for the 2025 accelerator!
Get a jump on the competition!
Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:
Seed and Series A to B startups and scaleups, located in Europe and focusing on solutions in Digital Finance
Able to be in Frankfurt for the key dates of the accelerator.
FinTechs leaders, founders and visionaries will take to the stage in various roles during the accelerator. Are you ready to share your insights with digital finance fans?
We invite you to join an exclusive circle of industry leaders committed to propelling the finance sector forward. This program is not just an opportunity to engage with 15 of the most promising digital finance startups, but also a platform for established financial corporations to forge pivotal connections. You, as an industry leader, will come together to exchange knowledge, co-create emerging trends, and actively shape the future of finance with other top players in Frankfurt.
Exclusive Access & Knowledge
We will give you access to startups working on solutions that are shaping the future of finance. You'll learn about the latest technologies from leading experts and founders working in business, science, and politics.
Positioning
Our platform will also be a stage for your experts to share their knowledge publicly. Your organization, with its logo, will also be included in promotional materials and at our live events. Finally, your team will have the chance to build events that showcase your expertise.
Networking Opportunities
We have more than 30 corporate partners in our community. That means that we can give you an exclusive platform to meet finance leaders who are looking to meet you and learn more about your solutions.
"The collaboration between startups and corporates offers a huge opportunity. It combines the innovation and flexibility of startups with the stability and resource strength of corporates. This allows new markets to be unlocked and challenges to be overcome jointly. "
Matthias Lais
Founder/MD neosfer
Investing in the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance is more than a partnership; it's a strategic move toward ensuring your company is integral to the financial sector's growth trajectory. Join us to steer the transformation of Frankfurt's Financial Center.
Miriam Wohlfarth
Founder & Co-CEO, Banxware
Lars Markull
Embedded Finance Advisor
Friedhelm A. Schmitt
Founder & Co-CEO, fincite
Nicola Breyer
CEO, Qwist
Jens Siebert
Partner, Financial Services, KPMG
Dr. Christian Reichmayr
Managing Director & CPO, fino.digital
Dirk Rudolf
Former Founder, Advisor & Investor
Benjamin Bürkner
Managing Director, Helaba Digital
Simon Oberle
Expertise Lead Strategy CoE Strategy and Sustainability, ING Germany
Ute König-Stemmler
Head of Business Dev CE, Visa
PROGRAM RECAP
Pre-seed to seed stage startups came together with business experts, mentors and industry executives to tackle critical challenges to create solutions for the sustainable finance and real estate industries. The free nine-week program took place between late October and mid-December in Frankfurt.
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