Join an elite cohort of future founders this winter and transform your innovative ideas into impactful ventures by learning from Hamburg’s most successful entrepreneurs and investors.
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with this intensive program running from November 2024 to January 2025. Expect hands-on challenges, skill-building workshops, and community-driven learning, all conducted in English. ECTS credits are available.
Our program is supported by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and academic leaders who will guide you every step of the way.
Work with students from diverse fields.
Develop the essential skills to build a real business.
Gain insights from seasoned entrepreneurs and coaches.
Build connections with industry leaders and peers.
Kick off the program with an inspiring session focused on building motivation, fostering commitment, and understanding your entrepreneurial personality.
Dive into problem analysis, brainstorm innovative solutions, and form powerful teams to bring your startup vision to life.
Master the art of problem and solution validation. Learn how to identify your target market, conduct effective customer interviews, and gather crucial feedback.
Get hands-on and build your first MVP! Explore prototyping methods and strategies, and bring your ideas to life at our makerspace.
Develop a winning go-to-market strategy, market testing, and how to reach your target customers.
Learn the essentials of fundraising: from understanding different funding options and VC basics to mastering cap table management and developing a winning funding strategy.
Master the art of the pitch. Explore supporting tools, learn how to craft a compelling pitch deck, and refine your presentation skills.
Pitch your startup to a panel of investors and industry experts. Get valuable feedback and potential funding for your venture.
Our program is supported by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and academic leaders who will guide you every step of the way.
From launching innovative startups to securing funding and making a real-world impact, alumni from the last cohort have achieved incredible success. Discover how the Future Founder Program can help you reach your full potential.
This program is specifically designed for highly motivated students who are passionate about entrepreneurship and have a strong desire to launch their own startups. We welcome students from all disciplines, though a background in technology or a related field is a plus. If you’re ambitious, driven, and ready to commit to building a successful company, this program is for you!
Yes, all sessions, workshops, and mentoring will be conducted in English.
Yes, you can earn ECTS credits for your participation. However, it’s important to remember that this is not a typical university course. The Future Founder Program is not focused on exams or presentations, but on equipping you with the practical skills and knowledge to build real, impactful ventures. We prioritize hands-on experience and real-world application over traditional academic assessments.
The program runs throughout the winter semester, starting with an intensive boot camp on November 1st and 2nd, and culminating in a final pitch event in January 2025. In between, you’ll participate in regular mentoring sessions and workshops. You will need to invest up to 10 hours per week.
You’ll gain the essential tools and knowledge needed to launch a successful startup. This includes everything from conducting customer interviews and developing an MVP to finding the perfect co-founder and navigating the legal aspects of starting a business.
Unlike traditional lectures, our program offers hands-on experience and direct access to Hamburg’s top founders and investors. You’ll learn from their real-world successes and gain invaluable insights into building a thriving company.