Digital Finance
TOPIC
Digital Finance
SUITABLE FOR
Seed & Series A to B startups/scaleups
LOCATION
Frankfurt
PROGRAM DATES
Spring 2025
LANGUAGE
English
ECOSYSTEM
Co-Funded by Hessen
Program Partners
Welcome to a new kind of accelerator!
We know that founders and corporate innovators face similar issues regarding regulations, fragmented data and the lack of advanced technology in the digital finance sector. It’s time for solutions.
For the first time, we are creating a new kind of FinTech accelerator that is not only for startups but for corporates, too. Our new approach is to bring both sides of the ecosystem together for multiple days on a platform established to forge pivotal connections, exchange knowledge and actively shape the future of finance with other top players in Frankfurt.
>> Read: "Meet Lieferando, Bitpanda & Co. at the networking events of the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance"
PROGRAM RECAP
Boosting Startup Growth in Frankfurt
From May through July 2024, we hosted the inaugural Digital Finance Accelerator. This initiative marked a significant milestone for TQ as the accelerator successfully bridged the gap between corporates and startups, fostering open innovation and collaboration in the finance sector, and provided startups with unparalleled access to corporate partners and key industry connections in Frankfurt's Financial Center.
2024 Startups
2024 Partners
Ecosystem & Media Partners
Speakers
Program Benefits
Meet the right people.
Join the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance and be one of 15 startups to gain key industry connections in Frankfurt’s Financial Center. This free multiple-day program not only connects you with financial experts and investors but also opens doors to generate new leads, secure your next investment, and kick-start valuable cooperation. Come together to exchange knowledge, explore emerging trends and learn more about regulation, data aggregation, cybersecurity and AI from the experts.
Why You Should Apply
Meet the Right People
We have more than 30 corporate partners in our community. That means that we can give you an exclusive platform to meet finance leaders who are looking to meet you and learn more about your solutions.
Easy Networking
The accelerator includes several networking events, which range from an investor dinner to a corporate speed dating event.
Knowledge Exchange
You will learn from experts and mentors who are excited to share their knowledge of the startup and financial landscapes.
Topics & Solutions
Our accelerator represents a strategic initiative to foster the growth trajectory of the financial sector.
Send Your Application
It's not too early to apply for the 2025 spring accelerator!
Get a jump on the competition!
Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:
Seed and Series A to B startups and scaleups, located in Europe and focusing on solutions in Digital Finance
Able to be in Frankfurt for the key dates of the accelerator.
Take the stage! Share your expertise.
FinTechs leaders, founders and visionaries will take to the stage in various roles during the accelerator. Are you ready to share your insights with digital finance fans?
Invest in the TQ Accelerator
We invite you to join an exclusive circle of industry leaders committed to propelling the finance sector forward. This program is not just an opportunity to engage with 15 of the most promising digital finance startups, but also a platform for established financial corporations to forge pivotal connections. You, as an industry leader, will come together to exchange knowledge, co-create emerging trends, and actively shape the future of finance with other top players in Frankfurt.
>>Read: An Interview with Simon Oberle, Expertise Lead Strategy at ING Germany
The Benefits
Exclusive Access & Knowledge
We will give you access to startups working on solutions that are shaping the future of finance. You'll learn about the latest technologies from leading experts and founders working in business, science, and politics.
Positioning
Our platform will also be a stage for your experts to share their knowledge publicly. Your organization, with its logo, will also be included in promotional materials and at our live events. Finally, your team will have the chance to build events that showcase your expertise.
Networking Opportunities
We have more than 30 corporate partners in our community. That means that we can give you an exclusive platform to meet finance leaders who are looking to meet you and learn more about your solutions.
"The collaboration between startups and corporates offers a huge opportunity. It combines the innovation and flexibility of startups with the stability and resource strength of corporates. This allows new markets to be unlocked and challenges to be overcome jointly. "
Matthias Lais
Founder/MD neosfer
Start Here - Become
A Program Partner
Investing in the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance is more than a partnership; it's a strategic move toward ensuring your company is integral to the financial sector's growth trajectory. Join us to steer the transformation of Frankfurt's Financial Center.
The Program Board
Our Program Board is made up of experienced FinTech experts who represent successful businesses. This special team is made up of Entrepreneurs in Residence and corporate innovators who will support founders and help shape the focus of our curriculum.
Miriam Wohlfarth
Founder & Co-CEO, Banxware
Lars Markull
Embedded Finance Advisor
Friedhelm A. Schmitt
Founder & Co-CEO, fincite
Nicola Breyer
Managing Director Strategy
& Partnerships, Qwist
Jens Siebert
Partner, Financial Services, KPMG
Dr. Christian Reichmayr
Managing Director & CPO, fino.digital
Dirk Rudolf
Former Founder, Advisor & Investor
Benjamin Bürkner
Managing Director, Helaba Digital
Simon Oberle
Expertise Lead Strategy CoE Strategy and Sustainability, ING Germany
Ute König-Stemmler
Head of Business Dev CE, Visa
SUCCESS STORIES
PACEUP Invest®
"Without the TQ accelerator program, PaceUP Invest and I would not have gained the attention of some of the German financial institutions regarding our products. TQ not only gave us the opportunity to present our solution and how it fits their use cases, but it also allowed us to meet fellow amazing startups for possible collaborations and build great long-term connections within the ecosystem."
-Rukayyat Modupe Kolawole, Founder PaceUp Invest GmbH
Have questions?
We are here to give you the answers and encourage you to be a part of the TQ Accelerator: Digital Finance. Email us.
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