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:
- Ideation Bootcamp: Pitch Showcase: 5:00pm, Sep 04, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/378232
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Rich Maloy: 2:00am, Sep 09, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/376703
- Pitch Training Bootcamp with Rikke Klitskov: 6:00pm, Sep 09, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/376767
- FI Germany Pitch Marathon with Female Founder, Impact and All in pitches!: 6:00pm, Sep 11, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/376768
- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day One: 7:00pm, Sep 15, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/376130
- Startup Funding in Germany: 2025 Market Overview & Fundraising Insights: 6:00pm, Sep 16, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/376742
- How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 7:00pm, Sep 17, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/373935
- Zoom Meet & Greet with Munich Directors & Alumni: 6:00pm, Sep 18, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/376738
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Sep 22, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/377484
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Oct 06, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/377816
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 6:00pm, Oct 27, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/377653
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 8,100 Alumni raise over 1.9BN 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 to 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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