Hessen10

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Closed

SUITABLE FOR

Seed to Series A Startups

LOCATION

Frankfurt a.M.

PROGRAM DATES

06 October - 19 March

LANGUAGE

German

Cost

Free

Ecosystem Partners

Hessen10

Be one of the 10 most-promising startups in Hessen.

Hessen10 is a high-impact growth program for the region’s most promising startups — designed to help you scale faster, overcome challenges, and seize new market opportunities.

Supported by the Hessian Ministry of Economics and driven by key players from Hessen’s innovation ecosystem, the program brings together expertise, resources, and connections to fuel your success.

You’ll gain targeted support, strategic guidance, and the visibility you need to scale — all in one of Germany’s most dynamic innovation hubs, TechQuartier.

This program is free of charge for all participating startups.

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The Hessen10 startups 2025

Key Dates

21 August - 14 September

Start Application Phase

Start Application Phase

13-16 October

Analysis Bootcamp

Analysis Bootcamp

14 September

Applications Close

Applications Close

06 October - 19 March 2026

Growth and Scaling Phase

Growth and Scaling Phase

06 October

Program Kick-off

Program Kick-off

19 March 2026

Demo Day

Demo Day

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This project is being funded as part in the measure “Projects to increase competitiveness and motivation for start-ups” by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Areas.

Innovation Board

The Innovation Board exists of Hessen's ecosystem representatives who will not only be part of the jury for the selection of Hessen's 10 best startups, but also the experts and contact persons throughout the project.

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Annika Strauß

Project Lead,

Hessen Ideen

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Bernhard Grieb

Managing Director, Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt


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Sascha Barthel

Head of Innovation,

HOLM

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Klaus-Michael Ahrend

Managing Director,

Hub31

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Charlie Müller

Founder and Managing Director, Futury

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Julian Peters

Network Manager,

Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH

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Alice Rettig

Managing Director,
TechQuartier

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Tobias Kehl

Project Lead AI Startup Rising,

hessian.ai

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Mara Steinbrenner

Chief Executive Officer,

StartMiUp

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Felipe Macias

Director,

Goethe-Unibator

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Carolin Wagner

Co-Founder and Managing Director, STATION

Program Benefits

Why you should apply


  • Exclusive Bootcamp: Five days of intensive training focused on product, market, technology, and team analysis.

  • Individual Roadmap: Development of a customized plan for your growth.

  • Six-Month Growth Phase: Intensive support with 1-on-1 coaching with dedicated Entrepreneurs in Residence

  • Mentors and Experts: Access to a strong network of mentors andindustry experts.

Requirements

The application for this edition of Hessen10 is now open!

Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:

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Seed to Series A startup

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Market-ready product

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Legally registered in Hessen

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Industry agnostic

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Have Questions?

Contact us with all of your questions regarding Hessen10.

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Have Questions?

Contact us with all of your questions regarding Hessen10.

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Jan Kremer

Innovation Products

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My-Linh Pham

Marketing

Have Questions?

Contact us with all of your questions regarding Hessen10.

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Jan Kremer

Innovation Products

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My-Linh Pham

Marketing

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Germany


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Germany


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Platz der Einheit 2 
60327 Frankfurt am Main 
Germany


©2026 | all rights are reserved.

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