The Top 29 Accelerators in Berlin
Discover the top 29 accelerators in Berlin to supercharge your startup growth.
Overview
Berlin has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 29 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.
Antler Germany
Antler Germany supports founders in Germany to build global companies by providing funding, mentorship, and a global network.
APX Axel Springer and Porsche Accelerator
More than a VC. We work with startups directly to deliver a tailor-made program for each team.
Beam
Provides funding and resources for early-stage startups in India
Entrepreneur First - Berlin
Find a cofounder at the world’s leading talent investor.
Founders Bay Accelerator
The Founders Bay Accelerator is an equity-free, 6-month, intensive program for startups.
Grace Accelerator
Incubator for early-stage startups founded by women or with women in leadership positions.
Hubraum
Hubraum is a technology incubator that supports and invests in early-stage startups in the fields of 5G, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things.
hubraum - the tech incubator of Deutsche Telekom
Tangible tomorrow
Shoppi Ventures
Shoppi Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage e-commerce and retail technology startups.
WaterVent
WaterVent is a platform that connects water technology startups with investors and accelerates the development of sustainable water solutions.
EWOR
A European founder fellowship backed by a €60M fund, created by six unicorn and scale-up founders. Selects a handful of exceptional individuals per year and invests €500K for 7%, with an intensive largely-virtual program spanning Europe.
Heartfelt
HEARTFELT_ is a Berlin pre-seed fund that partners with ambitious European founders — often as their first investor. Initial cheques run roughly €100K–€500K across AI, fintech, climate, healthcare, logistics, and consumer.
Ampion Venturers
A venture builder and startup accelerator focused on supporting social and sustainable startups in Africa.
Apollo Health Ventures
This is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in companies in the healthcare and life sciences space. They provide funding, mentorship, and other resources to help entrepreneurs build successful companies in these industries.
Catena Capital
A venture capital firm and accelerator that supports blockchain startups.
Climate-KIC Acceleration Programme
A program supporting startups working on climate innovation in Europe.
Finparx
Finparx is a software development company that specializes in creating innovative fintech solutions for businesses and consumers.
Food Labs
Food Labs is a company that provides food testing and analysis services to ensure the safety and quality of food products.
Heartbeat Labs
Heartbeat Labs is a digital health platform that creates and invests in innovative healthcare startups to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
IONIQ
IONIQ is a South Korean automotive brand that produces eco-friendly vehicles with a focus on hybrid and electric technology.
leAD Sports and Health Tech Partners
leAD sources, funds, and drives growth of early-stage sports and health tech startups globally.
leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners
leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage startups in the sports and health tech industries.
MCUBATE
MCUBATE is a Berlin-based company builder founded in 2014.
Motherland
Motherland is a creative agency that helps brands connect with audiences through strategic storytelling, design, and content creation.
Sharkbite Innovation
Sharkbite Innovation is a company that develops and manufactures innovative plumbing solutions for both residential and commercial applications.
Team Europe
Team Europe is a group of European athletes who compete in various international sporting events.
Techstars and Audi Denkwerkstatt Founder Innovation Lab
Building a customer-centric digital ecosystem centered around the car
Yunus Social Business
Yunus Social Business is a social enterprise that aims to solve social problems through sustainable business solutions.
Z Lab
Z Lab is a technology company that focuses on providing innovative solutions for the healthcare industry.
No longer operating
18 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): 32nd Floor · Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator · Bayer G4A · Berlin Startup Academy · bIoTope · DB Accelerator · Future City Incubator · Hardware.co · High-Tech SeedLab · Iconic Lab Accelerator · Imagine2030 Mobility Accelerator · MEnt (Migrant Entrepreneurs) · METRO Xcel · open Accelerator · SAP.iO Foundry Berlin · Start Alliance · Startupbootcamp Digital Health Berlin · Techstars Berlin Accelerator.