Ready to join the Migrant Founders Accelerator?
Apply for the
Autumn Batch 2026 by 09 August
LET YOUR
BUSINESS
Overview:
Kick-off
02-03 September, 2026 (Hamburg)
Workshops
12 week Workshop Program (online)
Demo Day
26 November, 2026 (Munich)
Our program consists of two in-person events (Kick-off & Demo Day), exclusive online input sessions for each cohort and community events open to both the cohort and the wider Migrant Founders Community.
What we expect:
- Commit at least 8 hours/week
(2h of expert input sessions, 2h of online community events plus cohort collaboration and mentor meetings) - Join us in person for the Kick-off (September 02-03) and Demo Day (November 26)
- Attend all weekly online sessions
- Communicate if you can’t attend
- Be a supportive member of the community
Eligibility / Who can apply?
- First or second generation migrant founder based in Germany
- Knowledge- and technology-based solutions in prototype to early MVP stage
- Your team must consist of at least two co-founders (At least one co-founder must have migrant background)
You can find more information on the accelerator program page and in our FAQ.
How to Apply
1. Fill out the application form
2. Submit a 10-slide pitch deck in the application form under “Supporting Documents”. Each slide should cover one of the following topics:
Cover
Startup name and logo
Problem
What issue are you solving, and how do you know it’s real?Solution
What’s your one-sentence solution, and why now?Product
What does your product or prototype look like?Market
Who are your customers? How big is the market?Competition
Who else is out there, and what makes you different?Business Model
How do you plan to make money?Milestones
What have you achieved so far, and what’s next?Team & Network
Who’s behind the idea, and who supports you?Call to Action
What do you need next, and how can we help?After a successful application, selected teams will be invited to a brief video call.