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TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance

TQ Accelerator:
Digital Finance

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TOPIC

Digital Finance

SUITABLE FOR

Seed to Series A & beyond

LOCATION

Frankfurt a.M.

PROGRAM DATES

19 May - 3 July

LANGUAGE

English

APPLICATION DEADLINE

13 April

Program Partners

The place to meet the right people.

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.

We created a FinTech accelerator that is not only for startups but for corporates, too. Our successful 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.

Key Dates

April

Application Deadline

Application
Deadline

>> Send your application!

19
May

Accelerator Begins

Meet in Frankfurt to kickoff
the Accelerator together.

29
April

Startups Notified

Accelerator
Begins

Startups accepted into the program will be notified.

Meet in Frankfurt to kickoff
the Accelerator together.

3
July

The Finale

Showcase, network, inspire
and party as we close
the Accelerator.

Program Benefits

For Startups

For Corporates

Our Accelerators are
worth your time

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

The Accelerator includes several networking events ranging from an investor dinner to public trend events. 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 Come to Frankfurt

We sit in the heart of Europe's Financial Center with BaFin, the Deutsche Bundesbank and the European Central Bank (ECB). Plus with around 280 financial institutions, Frankfurt is the an important financial player globally.

03 Exchange Knowledge

You will learn from experts and mentors who are excited to share their knowledge of the startup and financial landscapes. You will also meet other founders who are looking to collaborate.

04 Join Virtual Sessions

The Accelerator is divided into four (4) in-person weeks and three (3) virtual weeks. We make it easy for you to run your startup and take the time to learn and network for growth.

05 Work With the TQ Team

Our biggest asset is an international dedicated, caring team. Our community experts and our partnership connectors are with you during the entire Accelerator journey.

06 Learn About Scaling Up

Go beyond learning how to pitch better. Learn from our experts about what it takes to build scale-up structures to support your business models and aspirations.

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

The dealine to apply is 13 April.

Apply Now!

Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:

For Seed to Series A or beyond with a team of 10 or more members 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

Our Accelerators are
worth your time

Share Our One Pager

01 Meet the right people

02 Come to Frankfurt

03 Exchange Knowledge

You will learn from experts and mentors who are excited to share their knowledge of the startup and financial landscapes. You will also meet other founders who are looking to collaborate.

04 Join Virtual Sessions

The Accelerator is divided into four (4) in-person weeks and three (3) virtual weeks. We make it easy for you to run your startup and take the time to learn and network for growth.

05 Work With the TQ Team

Our biggest asset is an international dedicated, caring team. Our community experts and our partnership connectors are with you during the entire Accelerator journey.

06 Learn About Scaling Up

Go beyond learning how to pitch better. Learn from our experts about what it takes to build scale-up structures to support your business models and aspirations.

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

The dealine to apply is 13 April.

Apply Now!

Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:

For Seed to Series A or beyond with a team of 10 or more members 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

Worth it!

Share Our One Pager

01 Meet the right people

02 Come to Frankfurt

03 Exchange Knowledge

You will learn from experts and mentors who are excited to share their knowledge of the startup and financial landscapes. You will also meet other founders who are looking to collaborate.

04 Join Virtual Sessions

The Accelerator is divided into four (4) in-person weeks and three (3) virtual weeks. We make it easy for you to run your startup and take the time to learn and network for growth.

05 Work With the TQ Team

Our biggest asset is an international dedicated, caring team. Our community experts and our partnership connectors are with you during the entire Accelerator journey.

06 Learn About Scaling Up

Go beyond learning how to pitch better. Learn from our experts about what it takes to build scale-up structures to support your business models and aspirations.

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

Apply

The dealine to apply is 13 April.

Apply Now!

Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:

For Seed to Series A or beyond with a team of 10 or more members 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 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.

Miriam Wohlfarth

Founder & Co-CEO, Banxware

Lars Markull

Embedded Finance Advisor

Dirk Rudolf

Former Founder, Advisor & Investor

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

Startups that participated in 2024

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