TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance
TOPIC
Digital Finance
SUITABLE FOR
Seed to Series A & beyond
LOCATION
Frankfurt am Main
PROGRAM DATES
May - June 2027
LANGUAGE
English
APPLICATION DEADLINE
5 April 2027
TOPIC
Digital Finance
LOCATION
Frankfurt am Main
LANGUAGE
English
SUBTABLE FOR
Seed to Series A & beyond
2026 PROGRAM DATES
May - June 2027
APPLICATION DEADLINE
4 April 2027
Three years. 45 international startups. Connecting European FinTechs with Frankfurt's Financial Center.
The TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance helps FinTechs build in Frankfurt, Europe’s key gateway to the EU financial market. Our city is home to the ECB, Deutsche Bundesbank, one of BaFin’s two seats and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Around 200 banks operate here. Our location and 10 years of expertise can help you gain market access with direct regulatory dialogue.
Scale your solution where compliance and global financial influence converge.
Now in our fourth edition, our successful approach brings both sides of the ecosystem (founder and corporate) together in Frankfurt.
2026 Program Partners
2026 Key Dates
Application Deadline
Accepted startups will be notified by the end of April.
15- 17 June
Week 3
In-Person: Join startup trips to our partners.
31 May - 3 June
Program Kick-Off
In-Person: Meet in Frankfurt to kick off the Accelerator together.
21-23 June
Week Four
In-Person: Meet the regulators plus join workshops.
8-10 June
Week Two
In-Person: Join startup trips to our partners.
24 June
Program Finale
In-Person: Networking & pitching
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
Generative AI
Cyber Security
2026 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
Hans Mantell
Dr. Christian Reichmayr
Dirk Rudolf
Miriam Wohlfarth
Ecosystem Partners
2026 Startups
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
Have questions?
Contact us with all of your questions regarding the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance.
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