Are you a UK-based enterprise AI company ready to scale internationally? Germany, Europe’s largest economy and a global leader in industrial innovation, could be your next major growth market
As part of the second edition of the UK-Germany Tech Accelerator, the UK's Department for Business and Trade, in collaboration with the Baden-Württemberg Government in Germany, is inviting a select group of high-potential AI companies from the UK to join this accelerator in Germany.
This government-backed programme is designed to fast-track your entry into one of Europe’s most advanced AI ecosystems.
*Applications for 2025-26 are now closed.
Some impressions from the UK-Germany Tech Accelerator 2024
What will you gain?
- A 4-month programme (October 2025 until January 2026) tailored to help you grow your customer base in Germany, with optional rolling support through access to our alumni network.
- Direct introductions to German corporates, innovation hubs, and ecosystem leaders.
- Masterclasses and workshops on market entry, sales strategy, and regulatory insights.
- An in-person visit to a major tech event, including a high-level networking reception hosted by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economics.
- Access to office space in Stuttgart for select days during the programme.
Why Germany? Why Now?
- Located at the heart of Europe, Baden-Württemberg is Germany’s largest exporting state, with an economy comparable in size to Sweden.
- It is home to global giants like Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, and SAP, and invests over €30 billion annually in R&D.
- The region offers one of the highest densities of global corporates in Europe – making it the ideal launchpad for UK AI companies looking to scale internationally.
- Demand for enterprise AI solutions is rapidly growing in Germany. The German enterprise AI market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.8% from 2025 to 2030.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Jane Kirz
Senior Technology Innovation Scout
Jane.Kirz@fcdo.gov.uk
Johanna Boedenauer
Trade Advisor, Technology and Future Mobility
Johanna.Boedenauer@fcdo.gov.uk
