ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Tailored mentoring, inspirational keynotes, impulse sessions, and exclusive demo days
FROM SPACE EXPERTS FOR SPACE LEADERS
SpaceFounders is an intensive and challenging 3-month accelerator program with exclusive network, inspiring keynotes and impulse sessions in two of the leading space locations in Europe, Toulouse and Munich, as well as online sessions.
Mentors are at the center of our program. They provide high-class exchange from the technical and business sides to take the startups' business to the next level. The program leads up to demo days at Europe‘s leading hotspots.
THE PROGRAM
IN A NUTSHELL
Benefit from our unique program design and network of space enthusiasts
50+
HOURS OF MENTORING
Learn from the experts and book mentoring sessions. Direct contact with experts who can provide help for your particular needs.
10+
IMPULSE SESSIONS
Get access to various impulse sessions from space experts, top scientist, space entrepreneurs, and leading investors.
40+
HOURS OF WORKSHOPS
Get valuable feedback and input on technical aspects, development goals, program strategies, and public contracts from our community.
10+
INSPIRING KEYNOTES
Gain exclusive insights from inspiring personalities,space leaders, experienced entrepreneurs and thought leaders.
100+
INVESTORS & PARTNERS
Access our exclusive network of public and private investors as well as possible anchor customers and various partners.
100+
EXPERT MENTORS
Learn from the best and choose from industry and business experts as well as researchers and well-known public personalities.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
"SpaceFounders was a great program which helped us to enlarge our network in space industry, connect with peers and work on our current challenges. I would definitely recommend not to miss the chance and join SpaceFounders!"
KRISTINA NIKOLAUS
Co-founder & CEO OKAPI:Orbits
Participant Batch #1 Fall 2021
START
Month 01
Month 02
Month 03
Intensive Week 2
Leverage SpaceFounders network
Be inspired - Build your Boost Roadmad
Presence
Toulouse / Munich
Mentoring
Keynotes
Impulse
Sessions
Virtual
online
Intensive Week 1
Get to know the cohort and the mentors
Be inspired - Build your Scan Roadmap
Presence
Munich / Toulouse
Mentoring
Keynotes
Impulse
Sessions
Virtual
online
PHASE #1 - SCAN
Identify strengths and weaknesses together with mentors and experts from technical and business areas.
PHASE #2 - BOOST
Leverage your strengths, work on your weaknesses, mitigate risks, and improve your technology.
PHASE #3 - FUND
Work on your business plan, perfect your pitch skills, and attract investors and customers.
Virtual Fund Days
Prepare your pitch - Meet with investors and potential anchor customer
Virtual
online
Demo Day
Presence
Paris / Munich
Mentoring
Keynotes
Impulse
Sessions
Virtual
online
A 3-PHASE
INTENSIVE PROGRAM
NEXT PROGRAM DATES
BATCH #3
MARCH - MAY 2023
BATCH #4
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 2023
3
PITCH YOUR COMPANY IN FRONT OF OUR JURY!
Tell our selection jury why you want to participate in our program and convince them in a (virtual) live pitch.
4
SKYROCKET YOUR STARTUP!
Once you've got accepted to our program we will provide you all details on next steps and start together.