Are you a driven individual with a background in tech or business and an entrepreneurial spark, eager to join a startup team? Our Future Entrepreneur program offers a unique matchmaking opportunity designed just for you!
As a Future Entrepreneur, you can match with a startup from our Creation Track and go through the UnternehmerTUM Incubator program together as part of the founding team.
31.08.–9.12.2026
Munich and Garching
Hybrid
Equity-free
16.06.–19.07.2026
Collaborative Spirits: Those who thrive in team settings and are excited about the startup ecosystem.
Please note:
The UnternehmerTUM Incubator does not accept solo founders. If you're still looking for co-founders, join our Matchmaking events to connect with potential teammates.
Thiago:
After 10 years in business and consulting, Thiago longed to be part of a founding team. With an engineering background, he sought a tech team to create something impactful in the finance market.
He discovered UnternehmerTUM Incubator which offered him access to various startups in the pre-seed stage and applied successfully as a Future Entrepreneur.
He connected with six startups through the program's matchmaking process and finally found his perfect match with Florian and Felix, sharing values, ambition, and a passion for aeronautics. Thiago joined their team and leveraged his business development expertise to help turn their idea into a thriving company.
If you want to explore ideas in a technical environment like Thiago did and find your fit in a startup, this program is for you.
Commitment and Schedule:
Joining an UnternehmerTUM Incubator startup is an intensive and rewarding experience, requiring a commitment of 15-20 hours per week. This includes:
Our well-structured schedule ensures that you can balance your participation with your studies, work, and personal life. Most sessions are held online in the late afternoon, making it convenient for you to attend.
Please note:
Your application doesn't guarantee participation in the full program. If there is no startup to match, your journey ends after the Matchmaking, and you'll need to apply for another batch.
Our application process is designed to give you the best opportunity to match with a startup.
Use this as a chance to self-assess and establish a baseline of what value you can bring to a startup.
What do we need?
1. Introductory Video
Sell yourself and tell us what added value you and your personality can bring to a startup team. Remember, this doesn’t have to be a high-end production – a simple smartphone video will do the job.
Your video pitch should cover the following points:
2. The Application Form
Before starting your application, review the entire form. Gather all necessary information. Once you start the application there is no option to save your progress.
We recommend: Draft your responses to the open-text questions in a separate document. This allows you to iterate, refine, and ensure your answers are comprehensive. Once ready, you can easily copy and paste them into the application form.
