TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance

TQ Accelerator:
Digital Finance

TOPIC

Digital Finance

SUITABLE FOR

Seed to Series A & beyond

LOCATION

Frankfurt a.M.

PROGRAM DATES

May - June 2026

LANGUAGE

English

APPLICATION DEADLINE

6 April 2026

Program Partners

Meet the right people in the Frankfurt market.

The TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance helps FinTechs build in Germany, Europe’s key gateway to the EU financial market, by combining market access with direct regulatory dialogue. Scale your solution where compliance and global financial influence converge.

Now in our third edition, our successful approach brings both sides of the ecosystem (founder and corporate) together in Frankfurt.

Open Networking Events

21

May
18:00

21 May - 18:00

Embedded Finance Review Meetup

​We're bringing together the Frankfurt FinTech and banking community for an evening focusing on international payments with Thunes and compliance for with Copla.
>> Register here

16
June
17:00

Fireside Chat with Dirk Rudolf
16 June - 17:00

Fireside Chat with Dirk Rudolf

Who the heck is Dirk Rudolf and why is he so interesting? Find out with Alice Rettig.
>> Register here


Who the heck is Dirk Rudolf and why is he so interesting? Find out with Alice Rettig.
>> Register here

Grie Soß Meets Smørrebrød
23 June - 17:00


Hessen to Copenhagen: FinTech Networking Event with Copenhagen FinTech and EY.
>> Register here

23
June
17:00

Grie Soß Meets Smørrebrød

Hessen to Copenhagen: FinTech Networking Event with Copenhagen FinTech and EY.
>> Register here

Key Dates

6

April

Application Deadline

Accepted startups will be notified by the end of April.

26 May-
12 June

Weeks
Three - Five

Virtual programming


11-13
May

Week One

In-Person: Meet in Frankfurt to kick off the Accelerator together.

16-18
June

16-18
June

Week Six

In-Person:Meet the regulators plus more
partner visits.

19-21
May

Week Two

In-Person: Join startup trips to our partners & an investor dinner.

23-25
June

Week Seven

Week Seven

In-Person: Networking & time with the experts.

Program Partners

Program Benefits

For Startups

For Corporates

The Best Accelerator
You'll Join

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 new contacts.

Topics & Solutions

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

Open & Embedded Finance

Financial Data Aggregation

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Generative AI

Cyber Security

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?

For Startups

For Corporates

The Best Accelerator
You'll Join

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 new contacts.

Topics & Solutions

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

Open & Embedded Finance

Financial Data Aggregation

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Generative AI

Cyber Security

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?

For Startups

For Corporates

Worth it!

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 new contacts.

Topics & Solutions

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

Open & Embedded Finance

Financial Data Aggregation

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Generative AI

Cyber Security

The Program Board

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

Nicola Breyer

Nicola Breyer

Open Finance & Data Expert

Hans Mantell

Hans Mantell

Co-Founder, FRED Executive Search

Co-Founder, FRED Executive Search

Lars Markull

Lars Markull

Embedded Finance Advisor

Embedded Finance Advisor

Dr. Christian Reichmayr

Dr. Christian Reichmayr

Managing Director & CPO, fino.digital

Managing Director & CPO, fino.digital

Dirk Rudolf

Dirk Rudolf

Former Founder, Advisor & Investor

Former Founder, Advisor & Investor

Miriam Wohlfarth

Miriam Wohlfarth

Founder & Co-CEO, Banxware

Founder & Co-CEO, Banxware

Ecosystem
Partners

2025 Program Recap

Year Two

Connecting Global FinTechs with Frankfurt’s Financial Center

What truly sets the TQ Accelerator apart is its rare access to Germany’s top regulatory institutions—a decisive advantage for startups navigating complex financial frameworks.

2025 Startups

2024 Startups

STARTUP INSIGHT 2025

Jared

"Joining TechQuartier’s Digital Finance Accelerator has been an intense and truly inspiring journey. In just a few weeks, we had the opportunity to challenge our vision, engage with top-tier financial institutions, and meet outstanding experts who generously shared their insights. On top of that, we built strong connections with brilliant founders from across Europe. It’s rare to find a program that combines strategic depth, open doors, and such a supportive team. Huge thanks to TechQuartier for this valuable experience — and for being a real springboard for what’s next."

-Alexi Perrino, Co-Founder & CEO of Jared

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Have Questions?

We are here to give you the answers and encourage you to be a part of the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance. Email us.

Philip Viertel

Program Lead

Florian Schreiber

Partner Relationship

Have Questions?

We are here to give you the answers and encourage you to be a part of the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance. Email us.

Philip Viertel

Program Lead

Florian Schreiber

Partner Relationship

Have Questions?

We are here to give you the answers and encourage you to be a part of the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance. Email us.

Philip Viertel

Program Lead

Florian Schreiber

Partner Relationship

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Germany


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Platz der Einheit 2 
60327 Frankfurt am Main 
Germany


©2026 | all rights are reserved.

Platz der Einheit 2 
60327 Frankfurt am Main 
Germany


©2026 | all rights are reserved.