Back in 1851, the Heraeus Group was built from a single innovation and developed from a 19th century startup into a modern portfolio company. Today we combine businesses in the environmental, energy, electronics, health, mobility and industrial applications sectors.
Now it is your turn - to support your ambitions, we created the Heraeus Accelerator. We will help up-and-coming entrepreneurs in material science, technology and digitalization to build their own heritage.
The Heraeus Accelerator is constantly searching for startups that are working on material solutions for the 21st century. This means doing more than the material suppliers of the past. Customers of tomorrow expect a well-orchestrated proposition, in which materials are supported by value-adding data and services.
Combine your knowledge with our know-how and begin to build your legacy.
Mentoring & Expertise
Expertise comes from experience: Our mentoring is based on years of experience in developing, testing and improving a variety of materials. We also offer help with your business plan and provide sound advice on international taxes, rules and regulations.
Network & Partnership
The perfect partner for pilot projects: From chemicals to tests to prototypes, we support you with everything you need for your legacy. We take you to the hottest international trade shows & fairs and connect you with associations and interest representation organizations.
Potential Customers & Market Reach
All the right connections: As an internationally networked corporation, we offer you access to a wide variety of markets. Whether in Europe, Asia or the US, we connect you with relevant partners and B2B customers.
Work & Testing Space
Work like a pro: In our advanced application labs you have experienced specialists and state-of-the-art machinery at your disposal for developing your project. Our digitalization team is available to help you with expertise around artificial intelligence & IoT. They will also support and challenge your digitalization strategy.
If you are an expert in the following fields, you are exactly who we are looking for.
Application Phase
Apply to our Accelerator to get an invitation to our Pitch Day. Ten startups will get the chance to present their vision at the Heraeus headquarter in Hanau, Germany. The closing date for applications is mid-June.
Pitch Day
The pitch day will take place on the 28th of June. The selected startups will be invited to the fiftyONE Innovation Center in Hanau, Germany. You will get the chance to pitch your ideas to a jury and an audience from the Heraeus community. You will also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with Heraeus representatives and get individual feedback. Afterwards, about three startups will be announced and invited to the Acceleration Phase at fiftyONE.
Acceleration Phase
The Acceleration Phase lasts three months and is divided into two levels. The first level consists of the project execution starting with a joint kick-off to define a clear project goal with milestones, along with the method of cooperation. The second, simultaneous level, consists of mentoring by Heraeus and PwC experts who provide guidance for any challenges your company may face, whether they are business related or technical. Being on site is only required for a few specific events and will highly depend on the projects.
Demo Day
The teams, consisting of the startups and the specialist departments of Heraeus, will jointly present the results they have achieved during the three-month program. The Demo Day ends with the closing ceremony to celebrate the success of the first batch of the Heraeus Accelerator and, in particular, the startups who had the courage to join us and lead this project to success.
We want to hear from you!
