The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Germany program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Germany's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Germany Founder Institute today.
Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free startup events in Germany, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs, many will be virtual, but a few also physical in Berlin:
Germany Events:
- Meet the Germany Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event): 7:00pm, May 29, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/370259
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 2:00am, Apr 29, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/369845
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 2:00am, May 06, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/370073
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 2:00am, May 08, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/369792
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 7:00pm, May 12, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/369789
- Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth: 4:00pm, May 15, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/370972
- Launching and Scaling Startups in Europe: Insights from FI Founders: 7:00pm, May 19, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/369816
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Jun 02, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/370566
- How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 7:00pm, Jun 04, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/371344
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00am, Jun 10, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/370853
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Jul 07, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/370334
The Germany program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Amanda Fornal (Director, Startup Advisor, Women in STEM advocate), Dirk Lehmann (Innovation Advisor & Pitch Coach, Dirk Lehmann & Partners), Ferdinand Muehlhaeuser (Lead Director Germany), Kai Malkwitz (Serial Entrepreneur, sustainability evangelist and Impact Director), Rikke Klitskov (CMO, Founder Institute), Mohammad Tavangar (Director, Partner Management), Eva Dimitrova (Director, Community Management), Nathan Evans (Director, Startup Advisor) and Sara Maki (Director, Startup Advisor).
We are very happy to have Unicorn Workspaces at our side as our FI Berlin location partner, being a core supporter for the Berlin startup scene, providing invaluable event spaces, coworking opportunities, and startup offices of all sizes.
In addition, a selection of more than 50 mentors out of our 800+ Germany mentor network will be actively participating as mentors in the program and you will be able to tap into our entire Berlin and worldwide mentor network as a graduate of the program. Please find an overview of our German mentor network below!
* Alexander Sumin * Andrea Monti * Antony Tikhonov * Björn Fedder * Colin Berr * Cédric Naintré * David Wills * Dirk Freise * Emil Kendziorra * Freya Oehle * Gerrit McGowan * Gregor A. Erkel * John Calian * Jonathan Eade * José Francisco Fernandez Serna * Kostas Karolemeas * Lital Aravot * Mali M Baum * Martin Giese * Michael Wendt * Michelle Peters * Ovi Negrean * Phil Libin * Raluca Bujoreanu * Sergio Chávez * Stefan Kimmel * Thomas Hartmann * Tyler Crowley * Veronica Kirin * Yann Lelong
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Germany to build a great company in 2024.
Apply to the Germany Fall 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
