What does the
accelerator offer

A six-month programme to scale the most promising space ventures across Germany

A six-month programme to scale the most promising space ventures across Germany

A six-month programme to scale the most promising space ventures across Germany

Tailored Support powered by ESA, DLR, UnternehmerTUM, Venture Labs and acitoflux

Tailored Support powered by ESA, DLR, UnternehmerTUM, Venture Labs and acitoflux

Tailored Support powered by ESA, DLR, UnternehmerTUM, Venture Labs and acitoflux

Strategic coaching, access to specialized industry and research networks, and support in commercialization, fundraising, and investor engagement.

Strategic coaching, access to specialized industry and research networks, and support in commercialization, fundraising, and investor engagement.

Strategic coaching, access to specialized industry and research networks, and support in commercialization, fundraising, and investor engagement.

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

1

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

1

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

2

Get early feedback from the Accelerator Crew

2

Get early feedback from the Accelerator Crew

2

Get early feedback from the Accelerator Crew

3

Apply via the ESA OSIP Platform Until: 15.11.2025

3

Apply via the ESA OSIP Platform Until: 15.11.2025

3

Apply via the ESA OSIP Platform Until: 15.11.2025

4

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

4

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

4

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

5

Get final feedback from the Accelerator Team

5

Get final feedback from the Accelerator Team

5

Get final feedback from the Accelerator Team

Jobs @

Scale-ups

If you are looking to work in the German NewSpace industry, you should definitely browse the job posting at our Scale-ups.

Meet the

batch

Meet the

batch

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batch