TQ Accelerator: Green Transformation

Green Transformation

TQ Accelerator: Green Transformation

Become Program Partner

Become Program Partner

Become Program Partner

TOPIC

Green Transformation

SUITABLE FOR

Seed & Series A Startups/ Scaleups

LOCATION

Frankfurt a.M.

PROGRAM DATES

Fall 2025

LANGUAGE

English

ECOSYSTEM

Partially publicly funded by Land Hessen

Program Partners

Meet the Right People & Strengthen your Impact

Our free Accelerator gives you the platform to spark innovation through connection and knowledge sharing. Meet investors, business experts, corporate partners and fellow founders in this intensive six-week program.

Spanning 10 working days, the program takes place in Frankfurt between October and mid-December. Participants will also build connections during public and private networking events, culminating in a grand Finale.

Whether you‘re jumping the hurdles of early-stage development or looking to take your startup to the next growth step, we provide the tools and network you need to succeed.

2024 Participating Startups

2024 Participating Startups

The Program Board

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.

Dr. Thomas Gilles M.A.

Dr. Thomas Gilles M.A.

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Lennert van Mens

Lennert van Mens

ESG & Sustainable Finance Solutions, Commerzbank



ESG & Sustainable Finance Solutions, Commerzbank



Jessica Reichard-Chahine

Jessica Reichard-Chahine

Project Manager
Sustainable Finance, VFU

Project Manager
Sustainable Finance, VFU

David Lais

David Lais

Co-Founder & Managing Director,
ecolytiq

Co-Founder & Managing Director, ecolytiq

Martin Baart

Martin Baart

CEO, ecoligo GmbH

CEO, ecoligo GmbH

Sandra Bauer

Sandra Bauer

Partner, Deloitte

Partner, Deloitte

Benjamin Bürkner

Benjamin Bürkner

Managing Director, Helaba Digital

Managing Director, Helaba Digital

Dr. Inna Amesheva

Dr. Inna Amesheva

Director ESG Research, Head of Regulatory Solutions, esgbook

Director ESG Research, Head of Regulatory Solutions, esgbook

Isabelle Heeckt

Isabelle Heeckt

Head of EcoAct

Head of EcoAct

Orla Nolan

Orla Nolan

Managing Partner & COO, Blackprint

Managing Partner & COO, Blackprint

Partners who
you will meet

Ecosystem Partner

Ecosystem Partner

Media Partners

Media Partners

Program Benefits

For Startups

For Corporates

Meet the right people.

Join the second year of the TQ Accelerator: Green Transformation and be one of 15 startups to gain key industry connections. This free multiple-day program not only connects you with Frankfurt’s business scene and investors but also opens doors to generate new leads, find potential investors, and kick-start valuable cooperation.

Why you should apply

01 Meet the right people

We connect you with the right people - our network of corporate partners and investors. Whether you are looking for your next major client, a strategic partner, investors or a mentor with deep industry expertise, this is your gateway to the connections that matter.

02 Gain market visibility

We provide you with a stage to showcase your solutions to an eager audience of partners, clients and investors. Share your value proposition with those who can help you take the next leap.

03 Find expertise in sustainability

Our expert-led masterclasses and roundtables are designed to deepen your knowledge in sustainability and ESG, providing you with the insights needed to refine your business strategy and strengthen your impact. 

Topics & Solutions

Our accelerator focuses on topics important for developing green transformation solutions.

Sustainable Finance

ESG Management

Construction Financing

Green Building

Green Real Estate

PropTech

Green Energy

Take the Stage! Your Expertise

Green Transformation leaders, founders and visionaries will take to the stage in various roles during the Accelerator.
Are you ready to share your insights?

For Startups

For Corporates

Meet the right people.

Join the second year of the TQ Accelerator: Green Transformation and be one of 15 startups to gain key industry connections. This free multiple-day program not only connects you with Frankfurt’s business scene and investors but also opens doors to generate new leads, find potential investors, and kick-start valuable cooperation.

Why you should apply

01 Meet the right people

We connect you with the right people - our network of corporate partners and investors. Whether you are looking for your next major client, a strategic partner, investors or a mentor with deep industry expertise, this is your gateway to the connections that matter.

02 Gain market visibility

We provide you with a stage to showcase your solutions to an eager audience of partners, clients and investors. Share your value proposition with those who can help you take the next leap.

03 Find expertise in sustainability

Our expert-led masterclasses and roundtables are designed to deepen your knowledge in sustainability and ESG, providing you with the insights needed to refine your business strategy and strengthen your impact. 

Topics & Solutions

Our accelerator focuses on topics important for developing green transformation solutions.

Sustainable Finance

ESG Management

Construction Financing

Green Building

Green Real Estate

PropTech

Green Energy

Take the Stage! Your Expertise

Green Transformation leaders, founders and visionaries will take to the stage in various roles during the Accelerator.
Are you ready to share your insights?

For Startups

For Corporates

Meet the right people.

Join the second year of the TQ Accelerator: Green Transformation and be one of 15 startups to gain key industry connections. This free multiple-day program not only connects you with Frankfurt’s business scene and investors but also opens doors to generate new leads, find potential investors, and kick-start valuable cooperation.

Why you should apply

01 Meet the right people

We connect you with the right people - our network of corporate partners and investors. Whether you are looking for your next major client, a strategic partner, investors or a mentor with deep industry expertise, this is your gateway to the connections that matter.

02 Gain market visibility

We provide you with a stage to showcase your solutions to an eager audience of partners, clients and investors. Share your value proposition with those who can help you take the next leap.

03 Find expertise in sustainability

Our expert-led masterclasses and roundtables are designed to deepen your knowledge in sustainability and ESG, providing you with the insights needed to refine your business strategy and strengthen your impact. 

Topics & Solutions

Our accelerator focuses on topics important for developing green transformation solutions.

Sustainable Finance

ESG Management

Construction Financing

Green Building

Green Real Estate

PropTech

Green Energy

Take the Stage! Your Expertise

Green Transformation leaders, founders and visionaries will take to the stage in various roles during the Accelerator.
Are you ready to share your insights?

Supporting Green

One of our goals for the Accelerator is to support the UN's SDGs.

PROGRAM RECAP 2023

Startup Program Shines Spotlight on ESG

In mid-December 2023, we hosted our first Green Transformation program. Eight startups pitched their companies to the jury and about 90 guests. The winner - R:loaded, a bootstrapped startup aiming to build faster, green electric charging stations all over Germany.

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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: Green Transformation. Email us.

Julie Grosson

Community Manager

Patrice Pogorelik

Head of Corporate Innovation & Acceleration

Have Questions?

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

Julie Grosson

Community Manager

Patrice Pogorelik

Head of Corporate Innovation & Acceleration

Have Questions?

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

Julie Grosson

Community Manager

Patrice Pogorelik

Head of Corporate Innovation & Acceleration

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