Up2B

Support emerging, innovative industry-tech startups with B2B business models at every stage of their development.

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Our Mission

The goal of the various Up2B Accelerator programs is to provide the best possible support to emerging, innovative industry-tech startups with B2B business models at every stage of their development. Top-notch coaches and mentors equip participating founders with the right skills and expertise to significantly advance and further develop their great business ideas. The Up2B programs facilitate project-based collaboration with renowned companies from our network to develop effective solutions for the industrial and corporate sectors.

Paul Becker from the Up2B Team

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Coaching

Experts, Mentors, & Investors

Lily Mizani

Sales Expert and Founder of Heartcoresales

Frank M. Bruns

CEO and Enterprise Developer

Claire Mula

Scale-up expert and founder of Sprooki

Marcel Pfenning

Sales and Communications Expert

Oliver Lesche

Business Angel and Serial Entrepreneur

Dr. Simone Burel

Managing Director and Founder of LUB GmbH

Lucas Trunk

Digital ecosystem and platform expert

Julia Schwendner

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All Up2B Mentors

Our Up2B Programs for Every Stage of Startup Development

Exploration

Understand your customers' problems

The perfect program for early-stage industry-tech startups with a B2B business model

Here's what to expect (hybrid)

Selected workshops to sharpen your business expertise
One-on-one coaching sessions with mentors and B2B experts
In-Depth Startup Coaching to Help Grow Your Business
Demo Day: Pitch Your Startup to Our Business Network
Free participation

Sales Booster

Learn how to optimize your sales channels and successfully acquire B2B customers.

For industry-tech startups with a B2B business model that want to improve their sales strategy.

Here's what to expect (2 days, online)

Intensive workshops with sales experts
One-on-One Coaching Sessions to Optimize Your Sales Strategy
Practical Insights into B2B Sales Processes
Free participation

Fundraising

Get your startup ready for the next round of funding.

For industry-tech startups with a B2B business model that are actively seeking investors.

Here's what to expect (hybrid)

One-on-One Consultations with Experienced Investors
Workshops on Financing, Pitch Decks, and Negotiations
Pitch Day in Front of Venture Capitalists and Business Angels
Free participation

Market Discovery

Explore the German market and build valuable contacts to support your expansion.

For international industry-tech startups with a B2B business model that want to expand into Germany.

Here's what to expect (Bootcamp: Online, Masterclass: In-person)

Market Analysis and Initial Customer Meetings
Access to a strong regional network
Discussions with investors and potential partners
An Insight into German Business Culture
Free participation

These startups have already participated

All Up2B Corporates

Questions about the programs?

Steffen Raetzer

Steffen Raetzer

Coordinator of Accelerator Programs / Up2B Accelerator

Up2B Accelerator is a program from the innoWerft - Walldorf Technology and Startup Center Foundation GmbH, mg: Mannheim Startup Centers GmbH, and Heidelberg Technology Park GmbH.

Our partnership is funded by the State of Baden-Württemberg.