Future Founders Week 2026
9–13 February 2026
Are you interested in developing your own startup ideas, structuring them with innovative methods, and ultimately presenting them to a jury?
Then take part in Future Founders Week – the startup initiative week at the University of Mannheim.
The central event of the week is the Start-up Kickstart on 9 February. On this day, you will gain an overview of the Mannheim start-up ecosystem and learn what it takes to get started in the world of entrepreneurship. In the days that follow, a series of workshops will be offered: From idea generation to pitch day. Throughout the week, you will be supported by experienced mentors as well as NEXT Mannheim. Participation in the Start-up Kickstart as a standalone event is also possible.
Program
Registration for the Pitch Day for audience members
We invite you to join us as part of the audience on Friday, 13 February 2026, from 12–1.30 p.m.,when participants of Future Founders Week 2026 pitch their business models in front of an expert jury.
In Cooperation with:
Questions?
Sophie Holschneider, M.A.
Dean's Office of the Business School
L 5, 5
68161 Mannheim
Please make an appointment at https://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/en/consultation/sophie-holschneider/