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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

May - June 2026

LANGUAGE

English

APPLICATION DEADLINE

6 April 2026

Past 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.

Key Dates

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

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

In-Person: Networking events, a mental health workshop & time with the experts.

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

What to Expect in 2026

You’ll begin by meeting your fellow founders and the partners powering the program.

From there, you’ll head out on the Frankfurt Finance Safari, a curated, city-wide journey that brings you directly into the workspaces of our partner organizations. These Safari sessions are designed to immerse you in Frankfurt’s financial ecosystem and help you build meaningful, local connections along the way.

You’ll also be invited to an exclusive Investor Dinner, offering the chance to connect with seasoned investors in a relaxed, informal setting. You'll also have the opportunity to meet directly with regulators such as BaFin.

In addition, we’ll host public networking evenings focused on finance, alongside a hands-on masterclass led by industry experts—giving you both visibility and practical insights to accelerate your journey.

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

The Best Accelerator
You'll Join

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

What to Expect in 2026

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

You’ll begin by meeting your fellow founders and the partners powering the program.

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!

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

You’ll begin by meeting your fellow founders and the partners powering the program.

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.

Read the Recap

2025 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