Now, more than ever, the world needs entrepreneurs to build the future.
At the Founder Institute, we know times are tough, but we also know that economic downturns are a great time to start a business. This isn't just conjecture - the Founder Institute was started in April of 2009 (during the "Great Recession"), and world-leading companies like Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple also took advantage of cost savings during a recession to launch and get their initial traction.
That's why we are excited to announce today that applications are now open for the Munich - Germany Fall 2025 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Munich's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Munich - Germany Fall 2025 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Munich over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Sonam Velani: 7:00pm, Jul 14, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/374466
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Using AI to Increase Productivity: 7:00pm, Jul 16, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/373504
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Using Agentic Workflows to Automate Repetitive Tasks: 7:00pm, Jul 23, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/373631
- Best Practices on Building Innovation Hubs for Universities & Colleges: 7:00pm, Jul 24, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/375975
- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day One: 7:00pm, Jul 28, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/376130
- Entrepreneurship Education: Lessons from Startup Accelerators: 7:00pm, Aug 07, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/375339
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Aug 11, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/374621
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Aug 18, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/374824
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Aug 25, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/375482
- How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 7:00pm, Sep 17, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/373935
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams with the devoted support network and structured growth process needed to get to traction and funding. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading post-programs.
The Munich program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Claudia Schaller, Francisco Tavira, Jennifer Schwade, Magdalena Muttenthaler, and Nathan Evans. In addition, some of Munich's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 7,800 Alumni raise over $1.85BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).
Join us in Munich and help build the future.
Apply to the Munich - Germany Fall 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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