imec.istart Germany is a university-linked DeepTech accelerator based in Heilbronn, backed by imec and Baden-Wurttemberg's Ministry of Economic Affairs, Skilled Crafts and Tourism. Over 12-18 months, startups receive 50k-100k EUR in non-dilutive public grants, 50k EUR of in-kind global accelerator services, personalized coaching from entrepreneurs and investors, and access to a network of 800+ founders across imec.istart's European hubs. Applicants need a working proof of concept, a complementary founding team, and headquarters in Germany with activities in Baden-Wurttemberg.