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.
Over the course of five intensive evening sessions, you will acquire the skills for taking your first steps into the world of entrepreneurship: From idea generation to pitch day. Throughout the program, you will be supported by experienced founders, dedicated mentors, and Mannheim’s dynamic startup ecosystem.
Participation
The event is open to business administration students in their second semester. Attendance at the kickoff event (9 February) is mandatory in order to take part in the full week’s activities.
Registration
Registration will be open from January 19 to 2 February 2026, via Portal2. Please make sure to register in time to secure your spot.
Location
All events take place at the MAFINEX Technology Center (Julius-Hatry-Str. 1, 68163 Mannheim) – right in the heart of Mannheim’s start-up ecosystem.
Catering
Free catering will be provided for all participants.
Credit: Felix Zeiffer
Credit: Felix Zeiffer
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Program
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Questions?
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Sophie Holschneider, M.A.
Program Manager Bachelor in Business Administration, Manager Evaluations
University of Mannheim
Dean's Office of the Business School
L 5, 5 – Room 203 (2nd floor)
68161 Mannheim
Dean's Office of the Business School
L 5, 5 – Room 203 (2nd floor)
68161 Mannheim
Consultation hour(s):
Please make an appointment at https://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/en/consultation/sophie-holschneider/
Please make an appointment at https://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/en/consultation/sophie-holschneider/