TechQuartier Launches EU Market Accelerator for Global Startups
TechQuartier, Frankfurt's leading tech hub, launched a seven-week accelerator program on May 20, 2025. The 'Innovationsprint' brought together 15 international startups from six countries, offering them unparalleled access to the EU market and its regulatory frameworks.
The program was backed by a formidable partner consortium, including Baker McKenzie, KPMG, Helaba, ING, VR Payment, GFT, Deka, Visa, and EY. These partners provided startups with valuable insights and support throughout the program.
Startups had the chance to pitch directly at the headquarters of some partners and at TechQuartier itself. They also engaged with investors, innovation leaders, legal experts, and regulators both virtually and on-site. A highlight was a roundtable discussion with BaFin, offering insights into the EU market's regulatory frameworks.
One participant, Regsearch AI, discovered new opportunities in Open Banking and digital Euro during the program. The startup credited the TQ Accelerator for facilitating these discoveries.
The TechQuartier 'Innovationsprint' concluded with a wrap-up event, marking the end of a successful seven-week journey for the participating startups. The program's impact on the startups' growth and the EU tech ecosystem is expected to be significant.
