TQ Accelerator: IMPACT
TOPIC
Impact, Social & Sustainability
SUBTABLE FOR
Late-Stage Startups & Young Scale-Ups in Hessen
LOCATION
Frankfurt am Main
2026 PROGRAM DATES
September - November
LANGUAGE
German
TOPIC
Impact, Social & Sustainability
LOCATION
Frankfurt am Main
LANGUAGE
German
SUBTABLE FOR
Late-Stage Startups & Young Scale-Ups in Hessen
2026 PROGRAM DATES
September - November
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Ongoing
REQUIREMENTS
Based in Hessen
Late-stage startups & young scale ups
Validated MVP & first customers
Have a clear ESG focus
Can participate in all in-person program sessions in Frankfurt
PROGRAM PARTNER
Hessen makes IMPACT.
The TQ Accelerator: IMPACT, part of the IMPACT FESTIVAL 2026, brings together 10–15 Hessen-based startups that are committed to creating measurable environmental and social impact. Designed for late-stage startups and young scale-ups, the program supports founders in scaling their ventures, strengthening their investor readiness, and expanding their networks. The Accelerator is aimed at startups with a clear ESG focus, a scalable business model, a minimum viable product (MVP), and ideally their first customers.
Through a compact, practice-oriented format consisting of six in-person program days, participants gain practical expertise, valuable connections, and the opportunity to showcase their solutions at the IMPACT FESTIVAL.
Part of the
IMPACT FESTIAL
See the startups on stage during the IMPACT FESTIVAL on 25-26 November in Frankfurt.
Startup Benefits
Why apply?
Tailored support for impact startups through a unique program combining growth, scaling, and ESG-focused expertise.
Practical, expert-led workshops covering impact measurement, sustainable scaling, reporting, communication, and investor pitching.
Hands-on mentoring with experienced experts who address your startup's specific challenges and growth opportunities.
Peer learning with like-minded founders, fostering valuable knowledge exchange and long-term collaborations across the impact ecosystem.
Direct access to investors through curated matchmaking sessions designed to unlock funding opportunities and strategic connections.
Expand your network by connecting with founders, corporates, ecosystem partners, and industry experts across Hessen.
Showcase your startup at IMPACT FESTIVAL 2026, gaining visibility among investors, potential customers, partners, and media.
Strengthen your investor readiness with targeted feedback, refined storytelling, and compelling impact communication.
Become part of Hessen’s growing impact ecosystem and build lasting relationships that support your long-term growth.
Key Dates
Block 1: Measure, Scaling & Reporting
This block lays the foundation for sustainable growth by helping startups measure and demonstrate their impact, develop scalable business models, and leverage data for credible, transparent impact reporting.
7 October
Deep Dive
This block culminates at the IMPACT FESTIVAL, where startups showcase their solutions, build valuable connections with investors and potential partners, and position themselves in the impact ecosystem.
13 - 14 Ocotober
Block 2: Communication, Pitch & Network
This block strengthens startups' communication and pitching skills, helping them effectively engage investors, partners, and customers while communicating their impact with clarity and credibility.
Impactful Startups
Success Story
Circonomit
We joined TechQuartier in 2024. What truly set it apart was the opportunity to work on a real pilot project with an industry partner – Signal Iduna.
This project 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.
Meet the Team
Say hello to the team leads who built and coordinate this program.
Luca Kaulbach
Triantafillia Pepe
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