TechQuartier launches incubator for startups in the finance and real estate sector

TechQuartier launches Green Transformation Incubator to promote sustainable startups in the finance and real estate sector. The Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Housing of Hesse, as well as other partners support the program.

Frankfurt - The TechQuartier innovation center in Frankfurt is launching the Green Transformation Incubator. This new program offers sustainably oriented startups the opportunity to advance their ideas in the field of finance and real estate development. The application phase for the nine-week program has begun. The Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Housing and a group of partner companies are supporting the project.

Our contribution to this mission is to provide innovative companies with access to various sources of funding. In line with our vision and commitment, we support the TechQuartier Green Transformation Incubator

Christina Sell, Deutsche Börse Group's Chief Sustainability Officer Trading & Clearing

As part of the Green Transformation Incubator, start-ups with a sustainable focus will be able to further develop their concepts and refine their business models. The focus here is on current challenges in sustainable financial services and green real estate development. The program includes a series of workshops in which fundamental issues of the start-up phase are addressed.

The program is funded with support from the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Housing. In addition, well-known companies that share an interest in a more sustainable financial economy have become involved. Participating institutions include Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen, ING, Deutsche Börse Group, Deloitte, KPMG and others. These companies will provide practical assistance and constructive feedback to participating startups.

With the Green Transformation Incubator, we are addressing the most important issue of our time - the transformation of our economy in a sustainable sense. Especially in the financial and real estate industries, the need for effective solutions to address the climate crisis is clearly growing.

Dr. Peter Neu, Managing Director TechQuartier

The "Green Transformation Incubator" offers an optimal platform for the development of innovative products in the field of sustainable finance and green real estate. This initiative is in line with the European Green Deal, which emphasizes the importance of sustainability in various sectors of the economy. Participating start-ups will have the opportunity to make valuable contacts, expand their expertise and prepare for future rounds of financing.

The workshop series, consisting of masterclasses and evening events, will cover a wide range of topics, including pitching, fundraising, sales, sustainable financing, ESG management and green real estate. The events will take place every two weeks and will alternate between on-site appointments at TechQuartier and virtual office hours.

Applications are open until September 17. More info on TechQuartier can be found on the Startbase profile or on the Green Transformation Incubator homepage.