Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Munich

The Founder Institute is the world's most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.

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Program Dates
Oct 27, 2026 Jan 27, 2027
Early Deadline
Aug 11, 2026
Early Entrance Fee
$599 $1149
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The Core Experience

You don't have to do it alone. Alongside other like-minded entrepreneurs, you will build your business in a structured, proven process.

Proven Process to Build Quickly & Cheaply

In development since 2009
Updated frequently based on global feedback

Highly Structured and Sequential

Clear growth sprints with weekly deliverables
Engineered to reduce complexity and help you focus

Constant Feedback from Mentors

10 Weekly Feedback Sessions and Office Hours on your pitch, progress, and data to help you make the right decisions
Office hours provide individual, personalized time with industry experts

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Kickoff
Oct 27, 2026
06:30pm CET
Vision
Oct 28, 2026
06:30pm CET
Validation
Nov 04, 2026
06:30pm CET
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From our Silicon Valley chapter, Udemy is the global leader in online learning, with nearly 200,000 courses. The company went public on the NASDAQ in October 2021, raising $421 million.

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The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.

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Ecosystem Highlights

We're your local chapter! We live here and we want to grow along with you. Leverage our deep connections in the Munich startup ecosystem to propel your business forward.

Connect with Top Partners and Investors
Network with local Founders
Raise your startup's status in the ecosystem

Mentors

Our Mentors bring real-life experience and expertise so you can make timely decisions quickly.

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Benjamin Jones

Co-Founder & Chairman @ Nuri
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Olena Bochulia

Co-Founder @ Severus
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Mark Friedrich

Attorney at Law @ Osborne Clarke
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Amer Hamzeh

Liv Longevity Labs
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Susan Graham

Co Founder @ Dendra Systems
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Fabian Leipelt

Principal @ WestTech Ventures

FI Partners

Quickly increase connections to other ecosystem organizations, investors, and industry experts.

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