Build your company with imec.istart in Germany
Join world's #1 university-linked accelerator program — now landing in Germany.
What we do
Let's accelerate your business!
After successfully supporting 350+ tech startups across Europe, imec.istart is expanding to Germany. Our internationally acclaimed accelerator is designed to help founders turn innovative tech ideas into scalable, investor-ready businesses — with early funding, top-tier mentoring, and global network access.
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Are you an ambitious early-stage tech startup based in Germany?
Be the first to hear about the launch, application dates, and how you can become part of our first German cohort.
What we offer:
- Pre-seed funding
- Tailored 12-18 month acceleration program
- A community of +800 like-minded digital tech entrepreneurs to learn from
- Coaching from seasoned coaches & domain experts
- Exposure to a global investor and corporate network
Backed by imec — Europe’s leading R&D hub for nano- and digital technologies.
We support and partner with the most ambitious pre-seed startups – often as their first investor. Imec.istart will launch in 2026 in Germany, but the program can count on many years of experience of the imec.istart acceleration program in Belgium and other countries.
Who are we looking for?
imec.istart Germany welcomes startups who have a
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Tech product (this can be software or hardware, deeptech or shallowtech)
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Working proof of concept
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Complementary founding team
- Headquarters in Germany
You'll be in good company
Some notable startups that have followed our acceleration program
