36 Hours. Real Challenges. Your Solution. Your Path to a Startup.
One topic. Multiple challenges.
GreenTech & Sustainability
SpaceTech & Aerospace
The application process
Day 1 – Thursday
Day 2 – Friday
From Hackathon to Your Own Startup
Week 1 – Hackathon
36 hours of building, pitching & learning
Week 2 – Selection
The jury selects the best teams
Week 3 – Incubator
6 Weeks with Mentor & Customers
Week 4 – Pitch Day
Pitch publicly to investors
After that – Your Thing
Founding, EXIST, or next Batch
Frequently asked questions
No. You'll only receive the challenge at the kickoff. The Build Days are specifically for that: getting a taste, trying things out, doing.
Due to the large number of applications from highly motivated founding teams and the limited capacity of our Winter Batch, we expect active and full participation in the program.
The program offers you the opportunity to learn the basics of founding a successful startup free of charge. By participating in the Demo Day, you will also get the unique chance to meet investors and win up to €15,000 in prize money. Click here to find out more about the added value of the program.
First, we check whether you are suitable for our program and whether the program can support you in the best possible way. We particularly pay attention to how innovative your idea is and your motivation for participating in the program. It is not a prerequisite that you have already founded a company. Individuals can also apply for the program.
As part of the program, you will learn about topics such as market analysis, product development, business models, finances, marketing, legal principles, financing, business plan preparation and much more.
We'll match you based on skills and preferences. You can also sign up as a duo or trio – we'll fill in the rest.
