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For Students and Young ProfessionalsApply now for the Future Founder Programme

9 October 2025

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The Future Founder Programme offers students and young professionals the opportunity to develop their start-up idea over three months with the support of experts and a strong network. Participation provides practical insights into the start-up scene and the acquisition of six ECTS credits.

Young talents who have a start-up idea or would like to become part of a team developing one can apply to participate in the next round of the Future Founder Programme until 22 October 2025.

Future Founder is a cooperation partner of the University of Hamburg Business School and offers one of the leading entrepreneurship programmes for students and young professionals in Hamburg. The format is aimed at anyone who is curious about the start-up world – whether they have their own idea or are looking for an exciting team.

The programme includes:

  • A three-month journey through start-up validation, prototyping and pitching
  • Mentoring from experienced founders, investors and venture capitalists (VCs)
  • A strong network in Hamburg's start-up ecosystem
  • The chance to turn an idea into something real
  • 6 ECTS for your studies

Applications can be submitted using a form.

Further information can be found on the website.

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