Co-create with the best:
Join the leading tech-startup
accelerator in Europe!
Who we are
TechFounders is a 20 week International accelerator program based in Munich, Germany. The accelerator brings tech startups together with corporate partners and venture capitalists.
We offer startups:
Pilot Project with a Corporate Partner
€25,000 Project Budget - no Equity
Individual Coaching and Mentoring
Free Office Space and Support
Access to our High-Tech Workshop
Facts & figures about TechFounders Alumni Startups
TechFounders Alumni Startups
million Euro funding raised since 2015
%
Alumni Startups are still active
jobs created
%
continued working with their corporate partner after the program
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Our Current Startups
We offer corporate partners:
Early view on latest developments in startup ecosystem
Access to most promising tech-startups
Fast-tracked co-development of innovative solutions
Branding, Public Relations & Marketing
Innovation, inspiration and enthusiasm – this is what Festo is known for, as a technology leader and constantly learning and developing company. This is why we work together with TechFounders, to invest in the future and to create space for startups to develop innovative ideas and business models.
Dr. Eberhard Veit
Advisor of the management of FESTO AG
At Miele, we combine groundbreaking innovation with classical values such as quality and performance. TechFounders helps us to find creative startups to accompany us on our way. To all startups out there: Let us join forces to shape the future and grow together – to our mutual benefit!
Dr. Stefan Breit
Executive Director Technology for the Miele Group
In the active collaboration with startups, we want to break through dominant patternst that drive our way of thinking. The inspiring environment around the UnternehmerTUM, TechFounders and selected startups gives us the opportunity to accelerate innovation together. It’s a win-win-situation for all parties.
Lars Soutschka
Executive Director digitalization, ADAC, E.V.
Entrepreneurship and technological excellence are core values of Knorr-Bremse. We are excited to collaborate with TechFounders and innovative startups on new ideas.
Ralph Heuwing
CFO and member of the executive board KNORR-BREMSE AG
Collaborating and sharing expertise with partners and start-ups is an essential part of DATEV’s innovation strategy. We are excited to mutually develop radical innovations for the members of our cooperative and to support start-ups in shaping their ideas and business models.
Dr. Lars Meyer-Pries
Member of the Executive Committee
With this partnership, we would like to actively support young founders and, together with them, promote the topics of plastic reduction and sustainable packaging in the industry. ALDI will be at the participants’ side to provide guidance and mentorship.
Rayk Mende
Geschäftsführer Corporate Responsibility und Quality Assurance, ALDI Nord
Our Corporate Partners
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