The Flämingo Accelerator is a six-month, equity-free programme designed for startups in mobility & logistics, ICT & creative industries, and health. It helps founders prepare for investment, accelerate growth, and expand into new markets through tailored mentoring, expert support, and access to valuable industry networks.
Participating startups benefit from free workspace and testing facilities, as well as the opportunity to join a fully funded residency at the Flämingo Startup Hub in Brandenburg, located just one hour from Berlin.
The accelerator is part of the Flämingo Startup Hub, an initiative funded by the European Union and the State of Brandenburg. The programme is delivered by a consortium of experienced innovation partners, including workation pioneer Coconat, business consultancy Ignore Gravity and its accelerator Grace, the pan-European investor network Media Deals, the Fraunhofer Institute, and DB mindbox.
As the programme's mobility partner, DB mindbox connects startups with Deutsche Bahn experts and industry stakeholders. Startups in the mobility cluster gain valuable insights into real-world challenges across rail, logistics, infrastructure, and operations, helping them validate and scale their solutions more effectively.
Who it's for
The programme is designed for startups founded within the last five years that have moved beyond the idea stage and are now focused on market readiness, growth, and scaling. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the programme, with a particular focus on supporting female founders, international entrepreneurs, and refugees.
To participate, startups must either be registered in Brandenburg or be willing to establish a company or branch there before the programme begins. Previous participants have joined from cities across Europe, including Berlin, Vienna, and Paris. The Flämingo team supports founders throughout the relocation and registration process.
Apply now and join a vibrant, supportive network that will guide you on your growth journey.
What are we looking for?
At the Flämingo Accelerator we are looking for startups that develop innovative solutions in three key areas:
Transport: Including smart mobility, sustainable transport systems, last-mile logistics, MaaS, railtech, and infrastructure optimization.
Creative Industries: This cluster is all about Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Media, and the Creative Industries, from AI-driven services, digital platforms, immersive technologies like AR/VR, to new tools for content creation and media innovation.
Health & Well-Being: We support ideas in Health, Well-Being, and Lifestyle – from digital health and mental wellness to preventative care, biohacking, and smart approaches to modern living.
Below you will find more details on the topics we are looking for.
Timeline
22.11.2026 – Application deadline
Last day to apply for the program (eod).
16.–19.02.2027 – Start of the program
Program start — Founders Retreat
May 2027 - Residency option #1
13. - 14. May - Founders On-Site
June 2027 - Residency option #2
12. - 13.08.2027 - End of program
Our Partners
- Coconat – A creative workation retreat in Bad Belzig, combining nature with productivity. Since 2017, Coconat has grown into a recognized startup hotspot.
- Ignore Gravity – A Berlin-based consultancy driving transformation in leadership, team culture, and branding. Founder of the GRACE Accelerator for female entrepreneurs.
- Media Deals – A pan-European investor network focused on creative industries and media, supporting programs like the MusicTech Europe Academy.
- Fraunhofer Institute - A leading applied research organization based in Germany. Focus branches are the Fraunhofer IZI-BB (Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses) as well as Fraunhofer ZDD (Fraunhofer Center for Digital Diagnostics).
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