APPLICATION DEADLINE

14 September

SUITABLE FOR

Seed to Series A Startups

LOCATION

Frankfurt a.M.

PROGRAM DATES

06 October - 19 March

LANGUAGE

German

Cost

Free

Ecosystem Partners

Be one of the 10 most-promising startups in Hessen.

Hessen10 is a high-impact growth program for the region’s most promising startups — designed to help you scale faster, overcome challenges, and seize new market opportunities.

Supported by the Hessian Ministry of Economics and driven by key players from Hessen’s innovation ecosystem, the program brings together expertise, resources, and connections to fuel your success.

You’ll gain targeted support, strategic guidance, and the visibility you need to scale — all in one of Germany’s most dynamic innovation hubs, TechQuartier.

This program is free of charge for all participating startups.

Key Dates

21 August - 14 September

Start Application Phase

Start Application Phase

13-16 October

Analysis Bootcamp

Analysis Bootcamp

14 September

Applications Close

Applications Close

06 October - 19 March 2026

Growth and Scaling Phase

Growth and Scaling Phase

06 October

Program Kick-off

Program Kick-off

19 March 2026

Demo Day

Demo Day

This project is being funded as part in the measure “Projects to increase competitiveness and motivation for start-ups” by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Areas.

Program Benefits

Why you should apply


  • Exclusive Bootcamp: Five days of intensive training focused on product, market, technology, and team analysis.

  • Individual Roadmap: Development of a customized plan for your growth.

  • Six-Month Growth Phase: Intensive support with 1-on-1 coaching with dedicated Entrepreneurs in Residence

  • Mentors and Experts: Access to a strong network of mentors andindustry experts.

Requirements

The application for this edition of Hessen10 is now open!

Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:

Seed to Series A startup

Market-ready product

Legally registered in Hessen

Industry agnostic

2024 Recap

The Hessen10 startups 2024

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Have Questions?

Contact us with all of your questions regarding Hessen10.

Jan Kremer

Innovation Products

Philip Viertel

Innovation Products

Have Questions?

Contact us with all of your questions regarding Hessen10.

Jan Kremer

Innovation Products

Philip Viertel

Innovation Products

Have Questions?

Contact us with all of your questions regarding Hessen10.

Jan Kremer

Innovation Products

Philip Viertel

Innovation Products

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