Digital Innovation Accelerator Program
The Digital Innovation Accelerator is a 6-month, equity-free program for early-stage startups developing digital products, platforms, and services. We support founders with targeted workshops, personalized coaching, and access to a strong network of partners, mentors, and investors.
Startups work through all core phases of building and scaling a tech-driven business — from business model validation and product development to go-to-market strategy, fundraising preparation, and public pitching.
The program is hybrid, fully funded, and conducted in English. It is designed for digital startups (≤ 5 years old).
Global Network
Infrastructure
Access to Capital
Custom Coaching
Visibility & Events
THE PROGRAM
- Digital Business Models & Innovation Design
Explore how scalable digital business models are structured. Understand monetization logic, innovation frameworks, and how to align your product with user and market needs.
- From Vision to Value, Defining Your Strategic Core
Turn abstract vision into a concrete strategy. Clarify your core customer problem, mission, unique value proposition, and strategic positioning in the market
- Product Discovery & User Experience
Learn how to define, test, and refine user journeys and product features that resonate.
- MVP Levels
Understand different MVP types and explore what successful (and failed) MVPs reveal.
- GTM & Customer Acquisition
Build a first GTM strategy: define ICP, pick traction channels, and develop outreach messaging.
- GTM What Worked And Didn’t Work Out
Real founder stories and expert feedback on early customer acquisition experiments and how to pivot when needed.
- Branding, SEO & Paid Marketing for Digital Startups
Craft a strong brand presence and learn how to use SEO and performance ads for early traction.
- Using AI for Content Creation
Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and Jasper for fast, relevant content creation.
- Storytelling & Public Pitching I
Structure and craft your investor pitch, from narrative flow to Q&A.
- Storytelling & Public Pitching II
Refine delivery, receive expert feedback, and simulate investor pitch scenarios.
Law, IP & Regulations for Digital Startups & Q&A
Understand startup-relevant legal topics: company setup, contracts, GDPR, and protecting IP.
- Sales, Pricing & Revenue Strategy
Design your sales funnel and pick a pricing model that balances revenue and growth.
- KPIs & Metrics that Matter
Set up dashboards and track what matters across products, sales, and growth.
- Fundraising & Investor Readiness
Prepare your pitch materials, structure your cap table, and build a funding strategy.
- Valuating your Startup
Understand how valuations are shaped and how to prepare for negotiation.
Your Mentor Could Be
Dr. Stefan Schneider
Director
KPMG
Dr. Marie Kappen
Senior Investment Manager
b.value AG
Jon Flynn
Head of AI GTM
Google
Dr. Marc Hentz
CEO & Serial Entrepreneur
Open Sesame Therapeutics
Dr. Jörg Schäffner
Director Global Quality Assurance
Wacker Biotech
