Let's Rebuild in 2021. Applications Now Open to Founder Institute Munich 2021

Now is the time to rebuild: the world needs entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.

Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, this is the time to act. 2020 brought havoc to our health, our society, and our economy, and what remains is a world filled with reshuffling industries and new problems that need to be solved. As we embark on 2021, we each have an opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.

That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Munich 2021 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 2021 Founder Institute today.

We will be hosting several free startup online events in Munich over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:

Validate Faster: A Practical AI Playbook for Founders: 7:00pm, Jan 14, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/386013
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Why Startups and Small Businesses Require Different Policy Approaches: 7:00pm, Jan 20, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/386595
Brainstorm a Great Startup Idea for 2026: Online Workshop: 2:00am, Jan 21, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/384358
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Jan 26, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/382185
FI Germany Pitch Marathon: Pitch Training Bootcamp with Rikke Klitskov: 6:00pm, Jan 27, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/386728
FI Germany Fall 2025 Graduation: Meet the New Portfolio Companies: 7:00pm, Jan 29, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/386736
Meet Global Alumni from Founder Institute: 7:00pm, Feb 02, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/383927
How to Transform Your Region into a Hub for Cross-Border Entrepreneurship: 7:00pm, Feb 03, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/387085
How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset: 2:00am, Feb 10, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/383820
Founder’s Guide to AI: Working with AI as Your Partner: 7:00pm, Feb 17, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/385124
Startup Funding in Germany: 2026 Market Overview & Fundraising Insights: 6:00pm, Feb 18, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/386734
Founder’s Guide to AI: Building a Marketing Engine with AI: 7:00pm, Feb 24, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/385460
Zoom Meet & Greet with Munich Directors & Alumni: 7:00pm, Feb 25, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/386732
Founder’s Guide to AI: Converting Data into Business Value with AI: 7:00pm, Mar 03, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/385297
[Restricted] Munich – Germany Spring 2026 VIP Launch Mixer (Online Networking Event): 7:00pm, Mar 04, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/386730

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Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in this “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.

The Munich accelerator 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 as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation.

Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 8,900 Alumni raise over 2BN 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).