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Digital Innovation Accelerator: Growth for Digital Startups

  • Ein lächelnder Mann in weißem Hemd hält ein Smartphone in der Hand und wirkt motiviert. Im Vordergrund steht die Aufforderung „Bereit für den nächsten Schritt? Nimm den Startup Elevator.“ © TGZ Halle / Marco Warmuth

Digital startups that have already tested their product on the market and are seeing initial success face new challenges: How can they reach the right target audiences, scale their sales strategies, and finance further growth? Startup Elevator’s Digital Innovation Accelerator supports startups in the pre-seed and seed phases in tackling these next steps in their development in a targeted manner.

The six-month program includes expert mentoring, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching, and access to investors. The content includes business models and strategy, product development, market entry, digital marketing, sales, and monetization, as well as pitching, legal fundamentals, and investment readiness.

Participation is free of charge and does not require the surrender of company shares. The workshops are conducted in English; individual coaching can be provided in German or English. Events take place in Halle, Magdeburg, and online.

Key information at a glance:

  • Duration: 6 months
  • Application deadline: October 19, 2026
  • Program start: January 14, 2027
  • Location: Halle, Magdeburg, and online
  • Language of instruction: Workshops in English; individual coaching in German or English
  • Cost: Free, with no requirement to give up company shares

Interested? For more information about the program and the application process, visit the Startup Elevator website:

About the Digital Innovation Accelerator and the application process