Become 1 of 6 Winners & test your market fit!

• Later stage startups with a
product ready to accelerate

• you have a 100% working prototype

• addresses two out of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)!

The Platform for a constructive teamplay

Networking

Networking

Identification and networking of relevant companies, sponsors, service providers, finances, institutions | Building nat./intern. Ecosystems

Transparency

Transparency

Increased awareness and strengthening of the North Hessian startup and innovation ecosystem

Collaboration

Collaboration

Creation of a cooperation platform and spatial infrastructure for the stakeholders (especially SMEs and startups)

What we offer

Up to 20.000€ project budget Equity free

Networking with leading corporates, investors and experts

Potential partners, investors and customers

Growth through workshops and active mentoring

Validatation and market-fit for your product

»You go for a global scale? This is your access to the future!«

Challenge Space

ACCELERATOR PROCESS FOR startups

Get your Startup in position

Discover the challenges of the current batches & apply now!

Matching

with a partner company. Fine tuning and coordination of your solution offer

Mentoring & Testing

Iterations with the partner company & workshops for

• Proof of concept

• Market fit

• Pitch coaching

Demoday

Long-term implementation & Network Meetings

Current NHA Team Partners

The following companies from North Hesse are the challenge providers. Partner up with one of them during the accelerator program and bring your product or service to life together. 

The cooperation and process partner of the North Hesse Accelerate program is PwC Germany as well as the NVV Hessen.

You have Questions?

We answered the most frequent ones for you!
  • Startups with POC for product or working prototype or beta version.
  • Addressing UseCases
  • International scouting by NHA
  • Pre-selection
  • Pitch
  • Facilitated program flow with 4 fixed joint workshops / bootcamps of all participants.
  • Paid pilot (€ tbd)
  • Possible accompanied implementation at the company
  • Proof of Concept
  • Examination of marketability
  • Collaboration with corporates and other StartUps
  • Access to regional and national networks of BAs and VCs
  • Call for applications on different platforms (F6S etc.)
  • Apply directly to NHA (address!)

Get in touch with us!

Are you interested in joining the NHA as a Startup or as a partner company? Do you have any questions or comments? Please let us know using the form below.