How does the

accelerator work?

The ESA Business Accelerator Germany is a six-month programme designed to scale the most promising space ventures across Germany. With locations in Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart, the accelerator targets high-potential companies poised for commercial expansion.

The ESA Business Accelerator Germany is a six-month programme designed to scale the most promising space ventures across Germany. With locations in Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart, the accelerator targets high-potential companies poised for commercial expansion.

The ESA Business Accelerator Germany is a six-month programme designed to scale the most promising space ventures across Germany. With locations in Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart, the accelerator targets high-potential companies poised for commercial expansion.

Participants benefit from tailored support provided by a powerful alliance of ESA, DLR, UnternehmerTUM, TUM Venture Labs, and the venture capital partner acitoflux. The programme offers strategic coaching, access to specialized industry and research networks, and support in commercialization, fundraising, and investor engagement.

Participants benefit from tailored support provided by a powerful alliance of ESA, DLR, UnternehmerTUM, TUM Venture Labs, and the venture capital partner acitoflux. The programme offers strategic coaching, access to specialized industry and research networks, and support in commercialization, fundraising, and investor engagement.

Participants benefit from tailored support provided by a powerful alliance of ESA, DLR, UnternehmerTUM, TUM Venture Labs, and the venture capital partner acitoflux. The programme offers strategic coaching, access to specialized industry and research networks, and support in commercialization, fundraising, and investor engagement.

By bridging critical growth gaps—such as access to capital, corporate partnerships, and market entry—the accelerator empowers space scale-ups to transform cutting-edge technologies into sustainable businesses with real-world impact, both in orbit and on Earth.

By bridging critical growth gaps—such as access to capital, corporate partnerships, and market entry—the accelerator empowers space scale-ups to transform cutting-edge technologies into sustainable businesses with real-world impact, both in orbit and on Earth.

By bridging critical growth gaps—such as access to capital, corporate partnerships, and market entry—the accelerator empowers space scale-ups to transform cutting-edge technologies into sustainable businesses with real-world impact, both in orbit and on Earth.

Timeline &
milestones

Thinking about applying to our space acceleration program? Whether you're still evaluating if the program fits your scale-up’s trajectory or you're gearing up to submit your application, this FAQ section covers the essentials. From eligibility and selection criteria to program benefits and post-acceleration support get clarity on what to expect and how to prepare. Let’s launch your next phase of growth, together.

12 / 2024

Official announcement of the accelerator on stage at the ESA Investor Forum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

12 / 2024

Official announcement of the accelerator on stage at the ESA Investor Forum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

12 / 2024

Official announcement of the accelerator on stage at the ESA Investor Forum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

01 / 2025

International selection committee for batch #1

01 / 2025

International selection committee for batch #1

01 / 2025

International selection committee for batch #1

02 / 2025

Kickoff event for batch #1 at Munich Urban Colab with Blackwave, deltaVision, HyImpulse, LiveEO, Morpheus Space and Vyoma

02 / 2025

Kickoff event for batch #1 at Munich Urban Colab with Blackwave, deltaVision, HyImpulse, LiveEO, Morpheus Space and Vyoma

02 / 2025

Kickoff event for batch #1 at Munich Urban Colab with Blackwave, deltaVision, HyImpulse, LiveEO, Morpheus Space and Vyoma

06 / 2025

Demo Day for batch #1 with 400 guests at Munich Urban Colab

06 / 2025

Demo Day for batch #1 with 400 guests at Munich Urban Colab

06 / 2025

Demo Day for batch #1 with 400 guests at Munich Urban Colab

15 / 11 / 2025

Application Deadline for Batch 2

15 / 11 / 2025

Application Deadline for Batch 2

15 / 11 / 2025

Application Deadline for Batch 2

15 / 01 / 2026

Kickoff Batch 2

15 / 01 / 2026

Kickoff Batch 2

15 / 01 / 2026

Kickoff Batch 2

Application process

Thinking about applying to our space acceleration programme? Whether you're still evaluating if the program fits your scale-up’s trajectory or you're gearing up to submit your application, this FAQ section covers the essentials. From eligibility and selection criteria to program benefits and post-acceleration support — get clarity on what to expect and how to prepare. Let’s launch your next phase of growth, together.

Eligible Scale-Up criteria to join the programme:

Active in a space-related market vertical

Legal entity registered in Germany (HQ can be in Europe)

Main product or service is at TRL 7+

Objective to close a funding round in the next 3-12 months

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Express your interest to join via this this form Until: 5.11.2025

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Express your interest to join via this this form Until: 5.11.2025

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Express your interest to join via this this form Until: 5.11.2025

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Get early feedback from the Accelerator Crew

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Get early feedback from the Accelerator Crew

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Get early feedback from the Accelerator Crew

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Apply via the ESA OSIP Platform Until: 15.11.2025

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Apply via the ESA OSIP Platform Until: 15.11.2025

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Apply via the ESA OSIP Platform Until: 15.11.2025

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Meeting Call with the Accelerator Crew to follow up on your application

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Meeting Call with the Accelerator Crew to follow up on your application

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Meeting Call with the Accelerator Crew to follow up on your application

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Get final feedback from the Accelerator Team

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Get final feedback from the Accelerator Team

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Get final feedback from the Accelerator Team

Meet the

batch

Meet the

batch

Meet the

batch

ESA Business Accelerator Germany

ESA Business Accelerator Germany

ESA Business Accelerator Germany