Hessen10

APPLICATION PHASE

Next Edition in 2025

SUITABLE FOR

Seed to Series A Startups

LOCATION

Frankfurt a.M.

PROGRAM DATES

12 November 2024 -
31 July 2025

LANGUAGE

English

Cost

Free

Ecosystem Partners

Be one of the 10 most-promising startups in Hessen.

Hessen10 offers you the unique opportunity to prove yourself as one of Hessen's 10 best startups.

The program is an initiative supported by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, and jointly in collaboration with the main actors from the Hessen innovation ecosystem.

It provides a central platform and a structured growth program for the most promising 10 best startups (Seed to Series A) in the region.
The program is industry agnostic - startups from all sectors are welcome.

Hessen10 is a fully personalized growth journey for your business, focused on your pain points and most relevant challenges and scaling opportunities.

The program dates will be held at TechQuartier in Frankfurt and is free of charge for all participating startups.

The Hessen10 startups 2024

Innovation Board

The Innovation Board exists of Hessen's ecosystem representatives who will not only be part of the jury for the selection of Hessen's 10 best startups, but also the experts and contact persons throughout the project.

Annika Strauß

Annika Strauß

Project Lead,

Hessen Ideen

Ansgar Roese

Ansgar Roese

Managing Director, Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt


Benjamin Stuchly

Benjamin Stuchly

Ecosystem Manager, Regionalmanagement Mittelhessen

Klaus-Michael Ahrend

Klaus-Michael Ahrend

Managing Director,

Hub31

Sarah Gronwald

Sarah Gronwald

Head of Coworking & Community and Founders Hub, Heimathafen

Co-Founder & Managing Director, ecolytiq

Andreas Kanstein

Andreas Kanstein

Managing Director,

Cesah

Co-Founder & Managing Director, ecolytiq

Alice Rettig

Alice Rettig

Managing Director,
TechQuartier

Co-Founder & Managing Director, ecolytiq

Justin Gemeri

Justin Gemeri

Co-Founder & Co-CEO,
ekipa

Co-Founder & Managing Director, ecolytiq

Tobias Kehl

Tobias Kehl

Project Lead AI Startup Rising,

hessian.ai

Co-Founder & Managing Director, ecolytiq

Michael Stephan

Michael Stephan

Steering Committee,

StartMiUp

Co-Founder & Managing Director, ecolytiq

Felipe Macias

Felipe Macias

Director,

Goethe-Unibator

Co-Founder & Managing Director, ecolytiq

Carolin Wagner

Carolin Wagner

Co-Founder and Managing Director, STATION

Co-Founder & Managing Director, ecolytiq

Key Dates

26 Aug

Start Application Phase

Start Application Phase

25 - 29 Nov

Analysis Bootcamp

Analysis Bootcamp

21 Oct

Application Phase closes

Application Phase closes

30 Nov - 15 May 2025

Growth and Scaling Phase

Growth and Scaling Phase

12 Nov

Program Kick-off

Program Kick-off

16 May 2025

Demo Day

Demo Day

This project (HA project no.: HA-Projekt-Nr.: 1759/24-106) is being funded as part in the measure “Projects to increase competitiveness and motivation for start-ups” by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Areas.

Program Benefits

Why you should apply


  • The program will give you access to to mentors, investors and corporates.
    You benefit from a strong network of cross industry experts that help you scale your business and reach your KPIs.

  • We provide a metric driven dashboard for you.
    It will help you to keep track on your progress and KPIs performance through a dedicated program platform.

  • You get the chance to network and increase your visibility.
    The program increases your presence in the region as one of the best 10 startups in Hessen.


  • The program will give you access to to mentors, investors and corporates.
    You benefit from a strong network of cross industry experts that help you scale your business and reach your KPIs.

  • We provide a metric driven dashboard for you.
    It will help you to keep track on your progress and KPIs performance through a dedicated program platform.

  • You get the chance to network and increase your visibility.
    The program increases your presence in the region as one of the best 10 startups in Hessen.

Application closed

Application closed

Application closed

Your Benefits

01 Exclusive Bootcamp

Intensive five-day training for selected startups

02 Growth and Scaling Phase

Six months of targeted support

03 Access to Mentors and Experts

Benefit from a strong network

Application

The application for this edition of Hessen10 is closed. Keep an eye on this space for the next edition!

Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:

Seed to Series A startup

Market-ready product

Legally registered in Hessen

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Cristian Frigo

Head of Startup Programs

Anita Tang

Innovation Products

Have Questions?

Contact us with all of your questions regarding Hessen10 and your application.

Cristian Frigo

Head of Startup Programs

Anita Tang

Innovation Products

Have Questions?

Contact us with all of your questions regarding Hessen10 and your application.

Cristian Frigo

Head of Startup Programs

Anita Tang

Innovation Products

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