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TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance

TQ Accelerator:
Digital Finance

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TOPIC

Digital Finance

SUITABLE FOR

Seed & Series A to B Startups/ Scaleups

LOCATION

Frankfurt a.M.

PROGRAM DATES

Spring 2025

LANGUAGE

English

ECOSYSTEM

Co-Funded by Hessen

Program Partners

Welcome to a new kind of Accelerator

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.

>> Read: "Meet Lieferando, Bitpanda & Co. at the networking events of the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance"

PROGRAM RECAP 2024

Boosting Startup Growth in Frankfurt

From May through July 2024, we hosted the inaugural Digital Finance Accelerator. This initiative marked a significant milestone for TQ as the Accelerator successfully bridged the gap between corporates and startups, fostering open innovation and collaboration in the finance sector, and provided startups with unparalleled access to corporate partners and key industry connections in Frankfurt's Financial Center.

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Program Partners 2024

Ecosystem & Media Partners

Speakers

Startups participated in 2024

Program Benefits

For Startups

For Corporates

Why you should apply

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.

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Why you should apply

01 Meet the right People

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.

02 Easy Networking

The Accelerator includes several networking events, which range from an investor dinner to a corporate speed dating event.

03 Knowledge Exchange

You will learn from experts and mentors who are excited to share their knowledge of the startup and financial landscapes.

Topics & Solutions

Our Accelerator represents a strategic initiative to foster the growth trajectory of the financial sector.

Open & Embended Finance

Financial Data Aggregation

APIs & Platforms

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Generative AI

Cyber Security

Tokenization

Send your Application

It's not too early to apply for the 2025 spring Accelerator. Get a Jump on the Competition.

Apply for 2025 Edition

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.

Take the Stage! Your Expertise

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?

Get in touch

For Startups

For Corporates

Why you should apply

Apply for 2025 Edition

Why you should apply

01 Meet the right People

02 Easy Networking

The Accelerator includes several networking events, which range from an investor dinner to a corporate speed dating event.

03 Knowledge Exchange

You will learn from experts and mentors who are excited to share their knowledge of the startup and financial landscapes.

Topics & Solutions

Our Accelerator represents a strategic initiative to foster the growth trajectory of the financial sector.

Open & Embended Finance

Financial Data Aggregation

APIs & Platforms

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Generative AI

Cyber Security

Tokenization

Send your Application

It's not too early to apply for the 2025 spring Accelerator. Get a Jump on the Competition.

Apply for 2025 Edition

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.

Take the Stage! Your Expertise

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?

Get in touch

For Startups

For Corporates

Why you should apply

Apply for 2025 Edition

Why you should apply

01 Meet the right People

02 Easy Networking

The Accelerator includes several networking events, which range from an investor dinner to a corporate speed dating event.

03 Knowledge Exchange

You will learn from experts and mentors who are excited to share their knowledge of the startup and financial landscapes.

Topics & Solutions

Our Accelerator represents a strategic initiative to foster the growth trajectory of the financial sector.

Open & Embended Finance

Financial Data Aggregation

APIs & Platforms

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Generative AI

Cyber Security

Tokenization

Send your Application

It's not too early to apply for the 2025 spring Accelerator. Get a Jump on the Competition.

Apply for 2025 Edition

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.

Take the Stage! Your Expertise

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?

Get in touch

The Program Board

Our Program Board in spring 2024 was made up of experienced FinTech experts who represent successful businesses. This special team is made up of Entrepreneurs in Residence and corporate innovators who will support founders and help shape the focus of our curriculum.

Miriam Wohlfarth

Founder & Co-CEO, Banxware

Lars Markull

Embedded Finance Advisor

Friedhelm A. Schmitt

Founder & Co-CEO, fincite

Nicola Breyer

Managing Director Strategy
& Partnerships, 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

STARTUP INSIGHT 2024

PACEUP Invest®

"Without the TQ Accelerator program, PaceUP Invest and I would not have gained the attention of some of the German financial institutions regarding our products. TQ not only gave us the opportunity to present our solution and how it fits their use cases, but it also allowed us to meet fellow amazing startups for possible collaborations and build great long-term connections within the ecosystem."

-Rukayyat Modupe Kolawole, Founder PaceUp Invest GmbH

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