Background

Empowering German Startups to Scale Globally

We take high-potential German startups on a fast-paced learning journey to understand, discover, and access the world’s leading innovation hubs. #GoFarGrowFast

Who We Are

German Accelerator empowers German startups to scale globally. We take high-potential companies on a fast-paced learning journey to understand, discover, and access the world’s leading innovation hubs in the U.S. and Asia. Through highly-customized programs, mentoring from dedicated experts, as well as access to our vast network of business partners and investors, we help startups from all stages and across various industries on their way to international success. Since launching in 2012, German Accelerator has nurtured over 500 startups which have raised more than $4.9 billion in funding so far. German Accelerator is run by German Entrepreneurship GmbH and is proudly financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Our Southeast Asia Program

The program primarily takes place in our Singapore office, the JTC Launchpad, Singapore’s vibrant home for startups and enablers. Should you require to work in other Southeast Asian markets for a short period as part of the program, our team is happy to find possible office space arrangements with our regional network partners.

Where We Are Active in the Southeast Asian Region

Why Philippines?

US$355bn

GDP in 2019, broadly split among the agriculture, industry and service sectors

#1

rank globally for time spent online, with an average of 9h45m a day

2nd

most populous country in Southeast Asia, with 108m people in 2019

Our Partners in the Philippines

Our Mentors in the Philippines

Claus Karthe
Founder/CEO, German Accelerator Southeast Asia
Gio Bacareza
Founder/CEO, Turing Machines
Joseph de Leon
Director & Venture Strategy Advisor, Gravitas Prime
Tina Di Cicco
CEO and Co-Founder, LARGA