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 Spring 2027 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 Spring 2027 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.
Local Partners:
In Germany we are supported by our renowned & global software development partner ODEV.tech:
ODEV.tech is a recognized software development company, with many years in the market. Odev.tech and its founder has been featured in Forbes, awarded by Google and partnered with players in the ecosystem. Odev.tech is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage for any startup or company. ODEV.tech has helped over hundreds of founders build and scale their products.
With a global team of top talent ODEV.tech provides comprehensive, around-the-clock support, ensuring projects stay on track and any issues are promptly addressed. Led by Esteban Salsano, a founder with over two decades of experience in building technology products — from MVPs to enterprise solutions — the company seamlessly merges technology with business strategy.
ODEV.tech has been featured in Forbes and maintains strong partnerships with renowned US and UK incubators and accelerators. Their track record includes names like HSBC, GreenPeace and saving clients millions of dollars in development costs while accelerating project timelines and delivering innovative solutions.
As a partner in this cohort, ODEV.tech will support the product development and co-founder and team sessions, empowering founders to bring their visions to life.
…and our global Legal Partner Orrick:
Orrick is a global law firm operating in 25 locations worldwide. PitchBook has named Orrick as the most active Venture Capital law firm in Europe for 9 consecutive years (PitchBook FY 2024). Additional areas of excellence include M&A/PE, tax law, IP, antitrust & competition, data/cyber, employment and finance. Since 2020 Orrick has run the Founder Legal Boot Camp series (FLBC), the premier legal workshop for startups in Germany.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Germany, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 6:00pm, Dec 01, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/408496
The Germany program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Amanda Fornal (Founder, Founder Buddies), Ferdinand Muehlhaeuser (Managing Director Germany, Founder Institute Germany), Kai Malkwitz (Impact Director, Founder Institute Berlin / Germany), Mohammad Hossein Tavangar (Director, Founder Institute), Nathan Evans (Fintech Founder, Stealth Startup), Rikke Klitskov (CMO, BeHumbo).
In addition, some of Germany's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Germany Founder Institute includes:
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Germany to build a great company in 2025.
Apply to the Germany Spring 2027 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
