FLIGHT
Accelerator
The innovation booster for your startup idea or your company with the chance to win prizes of more than 10,000 €
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FLIGHT values
Our FLIGHT Accelerator offers comprehensive support at every step of your innovative journey – from developing ideas, to creating a business model, all the way to a successful market launch. It gives you access to a valuable network, enabling you to grow not only professionally but also personally. Targeted workshops and events also allow you to further develop your qualities as an entrepreneur. Our program focuses on practice-oriented learning through individual feedback, pitch training, and mentoring. In addition, it offers the flexibility to set individual priorities according to your interests and needs through optional modules, thereby promoting the diversity and individuality of each participant.
FLIGHT target group
The FLIGHT accelerator is aimed at a wide range of entrepreneurial people who want to turn their ideas and projects into reality. In addition to people interested in founding a company who have an idea but don't know where to start, the programme also addresses founders and startups who are ready to take their business models to the next level.
The FLIGHT accelerator is also aimed at companies that want to launch a spin-off project to tap into new markets. Another target group are craft and service companies, i.e. owners of traditional businesses who are looking for innovative solutions to diversify their offerings and adapt them to changing customer needs.
Questions about the FLIGHT application phase
From 01.03.2024 to 31.03.2024 inclusive.
The FLIGHT programme is designed for a wide group of entrepreneurial-minded people who want to drive forward and realise their ideas and projects.Also for those who have traditional professions at their core but are open to innovation and want to develop business strategies for the future viability of their company.You can participate alone or as a team.
Simply fill in the application form on the Startbahn27 website.
The precondition for participating in FLIGHT is to have a business idea.If you are interested but don't have one yet, you can take part in our FLIGHT Ideas Day on 28 March 2024 to develop ideas.
Questions about the FLIGHT Ideas Day
The Idea Day is an optional part of the FLIGHT programme, especially for those who are interested in self-employment but have not yet developed a concrete business idea.
It will take place on Thursday, 28 March 2024 from 09:00 - 15:00 at StudyFAB Schweinfurt (Keßlergasse 2).
It is aimed at anyone who is considering becoming self-employed but is still looking for the right business idea.
The FLIGHT Ideas Day starts with a welcome and an introduction to the basics of idea generation to prepare participants for a creative journey.This will be followed by presentations from entrepreneurs and a discussion of real-life problems from practice to provide valuable inspiration.Various methods for generating ideas will be presented to enable participants to develop innovative solutions.The day ends with a final and feedback round that gives participants the opportunity to share their insights and reflect together.This structure not only encourages dialogue, but also provides impetus for future projects and ideas.
Participants will gain insights into the variety of opportunities to become self-employed & learn from successful entrepreneurs.The presentation and application of idea generation methods also offers concrete assistance in developing your own ideas.
Questions about the FLIGHT selection phase
From 01.04.2024 to 05.04.2024.
During this phase, all applications received are carefully reviewed by the FLIGHT team.Selected applicants then receive a letter of acceptance to participate in the FLIGHT programme.
Once the selection has been made, the FLIGHT team informs the selected participants by e-mail about their successful inclusion in the programme.
Yes, after receiving confirmation, selected participants are expected to officially confirm their participation in a timely manner to secure their place on the programme.
Questions about the FLIGHT Programme
The FLIGHT programme starts with the TAKEOFF on 09.04.2024 and ends with the FINALE on 26.06.2024. During this time, weekly meetings will take place, enabling participants to work continuously on their projects, exchange ideas and benefit from expert feedback.
It includes several phases including mandatory and optional events, input sessions, pitch training and a final finale with an award ceremony.
The FLIGHT programme offers face-to-face events as well as hybrid and online options.Which type is involved is indicated on each programme day.Online options always take place via Zoom.The link will be sent to participants in advance.
The FLIGHT programme is mainly held in German, including workshops, lectures and events.However, individual sessions, mentoring or even presentations and pitches can be held in English.
For the first phase up to the HALF-TIME PITCH, participation in the events is voluntary.However, your activity will be included in the assessment for the selection of finalists.As a finalist, you are expected to take part in all modules after the HALF-TIME PITCH.Team participation does not necessarily require the entire team to be present at each module, as long as at least one team member participates.There are also optional dates, which have no influence on non-attendance, but your activity is of course always welcome.
Of course!The FLIGHT team is also available to you as a contact person and coach between modules.You can arrange 1:1 sessions to clarify questions and discuss progress free of charge.We are happy to be there for you.
Yes, participation in the FLIGHT programme, including all dates, is free of charge for all participants.There is also the opportunity to win prize money totalling 10,000 € and other prizes.
Our accelerator participants
Startups in Batch #1:
AIRBELTS
GAINBACK
Schimmeljäger
ShubhSwara
Sustero
WoodM8
Startups in Batch #2:
DAZED
Frankenfilament
MAMIKA AI
Nexus Universum
Reuseful
FLIGHT Accelerator 2024 Finalists:
mindocu
Carebells
KLAO
Looppack
peeps – the social map
Pillap
The Study Hub
XRify GmbH
FLIGHT Accelerator 2025 Finalists:
Born2Ride UG
CAARD UG
Digestify
LivingLines
LUV!T
Rebatto
referity
Smatigo
Thomas Roth
Tiny House Adventure
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