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Become part of the innovation ecosystem
With our Scale Program, we bring the innovation ecosystem together and create a platform for exchange, innovation, and growth between startups, corporates, and investors.
“PwC’s Scale Program is a great opportunity for a young company to get in touch with many stakeholders in the startup ecosystem. For me, as a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, it’s always exciting to see and hear about new ideas out there and the challenges faced by the founders.”
Our approach to collaboration and growth
The Scale Program connects startups, corporates, and investors to learn, grow and discover innovation and collaboration opportunities.
Our Startup Programs
- scale.Track
- raise.Track
- Underrepresented Founders Program
- International Program
- Exclusive Program (for Corporates)
scale.Track
Our scale.Track is designed to accelerate your growth and foster innovation. Over three months, we support B2B startups in Europe with tailored masterclasses, networking, and 1:1 mentoring.
Gain insights from PwC experts, entrepreneurs, and VCs, secure qualified leads, and pitch to potential clients and investors. Our cross-industry cohorts of 8–12 startups combine in-person events with flexible virtual sessions, fitting seamlessly into your schedule. Founder commitment is key – join us to scale your business!
raise.Track
At our raise.track we support fast growing startups and scaleups to prepare for their next institutional funding round. We provide expert guidance in preparation for the institutional fundraising process, equipping you to successfully secure your upcoming Seed or Series A funding. We introduce you to our vast network of VCs, CVCs, and family offices, ensuring that you are investor ready.
Underrepresented Founders Program
What is the Underrepresented Founders (URF) program?
Dedicated to fostering innovation and diversity, we believe diverse minds drive creativity by bringing varied perspectives and ideas to the table.
However, underrepresented founders – such as female founders* – often encounter heightened challenges, encompassing biases and limited access to (financial) opportunities in their entrepreneurial journey.
Teaming up with Amazon Web Services, our goal is to empower underrepresented founders in Europe by offering the necessary support to scale and grow their businesses.
What awaits you?
During our three month program we work closely with an exclusive cohort of B2B or B2B2C tech-startups. Within our broad network of investors, VC’s, serial entrepreneurs, business angels and corporates the participating startups make 100+ qualified touchpoints.
The program encompasses masterclasses, networking, personalized 1:1 expert sessions, and go-to-market opportunities. It features deep-dive sessions covering various aspects such as founding, negotiation, marketing, legal matters, pricing strategies, and sales, all tailored to meet your specific needs.
Please find more information about the focus areas and criteria for the program in the application sheet.
Don’t just take our word and check out the video with the inspiring women from our last Female Founders Program:
(*German Startup Monitor ‘23)
International Program
From our point of view, scaling goes beyond national borders. With our Scale International Programs, we support startups in their expansion and offer the ideal flywheel for entering the German market in particular.
Exclusive Program (for Corporates)
For the Scale Exclusive Program, we collaborate with exclusive partners who love and live innovation like us. Every corporate, every organisation and even state institutions pursue strategies together with us: to support founders in a specific subject area or with a specific market or technology challenge.
The focus may be on the corporate’s areas of activity identified for the future or the desire to accelerate an individual area in the startup ecosystem.
One key example is the Scale URF Program we created with Amazon Web Services. Underrepresented entrepreneurs are supported and accompanied in scaling their business during our program. The program aims to create more visibility and contribute to the diversity of the startup ecosystem.
Our Startup Team
We bring the innovation ecosystem together and create a platform for exchange between startups, corporates and investors.
Our experience in the innovation ecosystem
+100
Every year, we act as an accelerator of growth, supporting 100+ startups in their success through the Scale Program.
+1.000
We facilitate 1000+ placements of startups with corporates & investors every year.
+15.000
German corporates are supported by experts from PwC Germany.
+70%
of German unicorns rely on the expertise and resources of PwC Germany.
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