Your Accelerator Questions Answered

The TQ Accelerator: Green Transformation offers a unique opportunity for startups working in Green Transformation to scale, network and meet investors. But maybe you have questions about what to expect. We have the answers.

Q: What Do Our Partners Look For?  
Our partners are on the lookout for startups that present compelling collaboration or investment opportunities. By joining our Accelerator, you gain the chance to work directly with entities interested in your success and growth within the green sector.  

Q: Why Choose TechQuartier's Ecosystem?  
With over 30 corporate partners, TechQuartier offers an exclusive platform to connect with leaders eager to discover your innovative solutions. Our experience with founders ensures you're in capable hands, and poised for success.  

Q: Do We Offer Partnerships with Potential Customers? 
Absolutely! Our corporate partners are not just sponsors; they're potential customers actively seeking to collaborate with startups like yours. 

Q: What is the Program Board? 
The program board consists of successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and corporate representatives actively involved in planning the program. This includes deciding on masterclasses, roundtables, keynotes, and panel discussions that are most beneficial to your growth. 

Q: What Kind of Investors Can You Expect? 
Expect to meet a diverse group of investors, including VCs, Business Angels, and partners ING, Helaba, Deloitte and Baker McKenzie, all looking to invest in promising green solutions. 

Q: Who are the corporate representatives who will be part of the program?  
All the program’s issues and topics originate from the business units of our partners, ensuring their teams' involvement in the Accelerator. The partners will participate in the screening of applications and will review the startups that have applied. 

Q: What's the Time Commitment? 
Understanding the busy schedules of founders, the Accelerator is designed to minimize on-site commitments in Frankfurt. Due to the structure of our accelerator, attendance is required in every event unless stated differently.  

Q: What are some the Key Dates and Events? 

- 28 October: Program Kick-Off with partner speed dating and startup dinner.  

-  29 October: Partner Challenge Day 

- 12 November: Our first Open Public Networking Event 

-  26 November: Second Open Public Networking Event 

- 11 December: Investor Dinner 

- 12 December: The Finale 

Q: Beyond Networking, What Are the Benefits? 
Our program aims to connect you with ESG, finance, green building and energy experts and investors to help you generate new leads, secure investments, and initiate valuable cooperation. This goes beyond networking, opening doors to tangible growth opportunities. 

Q: What are the Team Participation Requirements? 
We require only one team member to be present for the program. If you're unable to attend but your colleague can, that’s perfectly acceptable. 

Q: Are Partners Really Ready to Collaborate? 
Yes, the foundation of this program is based on our partners' readiness to meet startups and initiate collaborations. They've requested our expertise to create an Accelerator that facilitates meaningful connections.  

Q: What are the Costs and Equity? 
The program is completely free, with no hidden costs at the end. Moreover, we do not take equity. Your commitment to participate in the outlined dates is all that's required. You only need to pay for transportation and lodging.

Q: Why is Frankfurt a Good Location for a Green Transformation Accelerator?
Why wouldn't it be? Frankfurt is not only the center for European finance, it's surrounded by some of the country's leading universities and research institutes. Plus we are all trying to build a net-zero economy by 2045.

The Accelerator is also partially publicly funded by the State of Hessen.