Program

The TECH.LAND Accelerator connects you with pilot customers and investors, sharpens your go-to-market, and puts you on stage. Focused, hands-on, and driving measurable traction in six months.

Format

A 6-month hybrid program (on-site & remote) with bi-weekly sprints (1:1 & peer), pitch opportunities, and on-demand workshops - so you can focus on what truly matters.

Targeted Startups

We are looking for B2B tech start‑ups (software, platforms, deep tech) with problem‑solution fit and at least an MVP. You are pre‑seed/seed with preferably a team of 2–20 FTEs.

Program Goals

The TECH.LAND Accelerator aims to fast-track your market entry, help you secure pilot projects, and get you ready for future funding.

The TECH.LAND Accelerator helps your startup to move forward with partnerships, publicity, and investments.

We are looking for the best technology-based startups in the region to help them achieve significant and sustainable success. You can expect the following services:

Venture Clienting

We provide you with curated matchmaking to 300+ corporate partners enabling you to gain paid proof of concepts or your first revenues.

Investment Readiness

We support you on your fundraising narrative - from the preparation of the materials, the process to 1:1 intros to business angels and Venture Capital Funds.

Go-to-Market Coaching

We support you on your Go-to-Market strategy - from your positioning, pricing strategy, sales playbook, KPIs to your pitches.

Resource Boost

During our accelerator program you have access to meeting spaces and 24/7 coworking at our space in Münster. Based on availability, we also provide you with slots for trade fairs and press opportunities with our marketing team or our media partners.

Peer-Community

Our Accelerator program integrates you in a close-knitted founders network. During bi-weeklys and founders only events you can exchange your challenges and ideas cross-batch with founders of the current batches to learn from and support each other. 

Access to Mentors

We have 100+ experienced mentors and experts in our network that can support you with various challenges. Based on your inidvidual needs, we will match you with the right contacts.

We accompany 3 batches per year on your journey to product-market fit.

We accompany 3 batches per year on your journey to product-market fit.
1

30.11.25: Application Deadline

Please submit your online application by 30th November.

2

11.12.25: Selection pitch

You'll conduct a 5-10 min. pitch + Q&A in front of our network of expertise

3

05.01.26: Kickoff-Week

In our Kickoff-Week we focus on your goals for the next six months, your KPIs and your individual roadmap.

4

12.01.26: Main Program

We tailor-make our Accelerator to meet your needs: Bi-weekly sprints with peers and coaches, exchanges with founders and experts, intros to potential customers.

5

tba: Demoday

Your time to shine - pitch on our stage in front of potential partners, investors and fellow founders.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t see an answer to your question, you can always send us an email.

Moving to Münster is not necessary. We believe that business models develop best where entrepreneurs want to work within their existing private and professional networks. However, to improve networking, we recommend that all participants regularly come to the coworking space in Münster or the satellite locations to work from there and take part in networking events.

We are convinced that starting a business is a full-time job that requires 100% commitment to your business model. However, we also know that this is not always easy for young startups and intrapreneurs. That is why part-time applications are possible. However, applicants should definitely intend to work full-time on their business idea during the program. We will support you with possible financing options.

Yes. With clear progress your chances increase for the next batch. We are looking forward to see you progress.

The accelerator program is equity‑free. The services provided are publicly funded and equal a de minimis aid of 30,000€. Startups are entitled to de minimis aid of up to 300.000€ within three years. For further information, please contact us.

We focus on B2B tech startups across all industries. Following the TECH.LAND clusters, we can bring additional benefits to startups focusing on batteries, hydrogen, health and medtech, advanced manufacturing and robotics, or circular economy.

A parallel participation is generally possible if your schedules/commitments are compatible. Please let us know about your other obligations during your application.

We expect clear commitment from our teams. By program start, at least one founder should be committed full‑time, if possible the whole team.

Your team should ideally consists of 2–20 FTE. Single founders are not a KO criteria, but a complementary team is a plus.

Mihai Melonari
Mihai Melonari

Accelerator Manager

Apply now for the next batch!

Has your entrepreneurial spirit been awakened? Then let’s go full speed ahead together! We look forward to receiving your application! The current application period ends on November 30.

Apply now