Are you building a leading European B2B tech startup?
The applications for the NEXT B2B Accelerator Program are now open!
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NEXT B2B Accelerator Brochure
Who we are looking for
We are looking for outstanding B2B tech ventures that:
- have technology and innovation at their core
- are scalable with the potential to become a global business
- have initial market validation (customer feedback, pilot programs, or initial sales)
- ideally, have a minimum viable product (MVP) or a working prototype
- create economic, environmental, and social value
- can be in Berlin for the first and last weeks of the program.
What you will get out of the program
During the program, you will
- Connect to the industry network of Vali and ESMT
- Connect to investors and entrepreneurs of the Berlin startup ecosystem
- Access outstanding mentors and coaches
- Receive perks, such as AWS or Notion
Highlights
- Participation is free: your and our investment is the time we put in
- Open to all startups globally (ESMT and non-ESMT startups)
- First and last two weeks are in person, the remaining program is hosted mainly virtually
Program Overview
Quick facts
- Program duration: September 22,2025 – December 12, 2025
- Format: The program is designed in a hybrid format, where only the first and last two weeks are in-person, whereas the rest of the program is conducted virtually
- Cost: Free
- Application phase: June 16 - July 28, 2025
Highlights
- Network: Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates from ESMT Berlin and Vali Berlin network
- Batch and community: Startup teams will come together in cohort chats to discuss and share ideas
- Structured program: Structured curriculum with workshops and resources from experts, entrepreneurs, and investors
- Mentorship: Serial entrepreneurs and experienced industry experts provide support during the whole program
- Coaching: Design thinking coaches support startups during the process
- Working space: Access to ESMT facilities
Vali Berlin Alumni
Disrupting the logistics industry
Senvo is a B2B SaaS solution for logistic departments across industries built by a team with more than 10+ years industry experience. Senvo automates manual processes and aggregates data, so that customers can optimize their logistic performance and spend while reducing their carbon footprint.
Marie Kober - Founder at Senvo, MBA2022
"During my time at ESMT, I took a deep-dive into Berlin’s vibrant startup ecosystem. Building up a network of successful founders and partaking in ESMT’s Incubator Vali Berlin was a great source of inspiration and fueled my motivation to start Senvo."
Focus areas
Product-market fit
NEXT B2B Accelerator Program supports tech ventures to reach product-market fit through mentoring, coaching, network and workshops from the ecosystem.
Fundraising
NEXT helps tech ventures to acquire their first round of financing through matchmaking with Business Angels and VCs.
Founder Development
NEXT helps startups to build their internal and organizational capabilities by providing resources and connections to technology universities, workshops and expert mentorship. Additionally, coaching in venture building and focused areas like legal, marketing, product and design will be provided.
Community Building
NEXT will provide access to the co-working space at Vali where they will connect with other tech ventures. Cohort chats will bring like-minded founders to create meaningful connections between themselves and stakeholders from the ESMT and Vali ecosystem.
Baris Efe
Henry Sauermann
