RESPOND Accelerator

München, DEImpact-drivenFoundationClimate & Environmental ProtectionRenewable Energies & Environmental Technology

Impact3Sustainability Goals

Employees11 - 50

Founded2020

LocationMünchen

About RESPOND Accelerator

RESPOND Accelerator is a global platform of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, dedicated to advancing deep-tech solutions for global challenges. The organization supports entrepreneurs in developing and scaling innovations with significant environmental, economic, and societal impact. It operates two programs, the RESPOND Accelerator for early-stage startups and the RESPOND Scaleup for advanced clean-tech ventures, to accelerate the transition towards a net-zero economy. Its headquarters are located in Munich, Germany.

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Sustainability Goals

Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Fostering Innovation for Sustainable Industries
The organization guides high-impact deep-tech startups through the entire innovation lifecycle, bringing pioneering clean-tech solutions from development to global market deployment.

Climate Action

Advancing Emission Reduction and Carbon Capture Technologies
RESPOND supports startups actively engaged in reducing CO2 emissions and developing carbon capture solutions to effectively combat climate change.

Affordable & Clean Energy

Developing Affordable Clean Energy Solutions
The organization supports clean-tech companies like Active Surfaces, which develops innovative flexible thin-film solar modules, thereby enhancing access to renewable energy.

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What is the core mission of RESPOND Accelerator?

RESPOND Accelerator is a global platform by the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, dedicated to advancing solutions for global challenges. Its core mission is to bridge critical gaps that prevent clean-tech innovations from successfully reaching the market and achieving large-scale adoption.

What programs does RESPOND Accelerator offer?

The organization operates two main programs: the six-month RESPOND Accelerator program for early-stage startups and the RESPOND Scaleup program, which supports late-stage clean-tech ventures on their path to global deployment.

Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does RESPOND Accelerator primarily contribute to?

RESPOND Accelerator primarily contributes to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Secondarily, the organization supports SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).

How successful are RESPOND Accelerator's programs?

The organization has successfully completed six startup cohorts over five years. An impact analysis for "5 YEARS OF IMPACT" is available, and 98% of participating startups recommend the program to fellow entrepreneurs.