SpaceFounders is a unique 3-month accelerator program for startups in the area of space. Within the program, we
bring together space experts, industry leaders and scale-up entrepreneurs to support selected startups in boosting
their companies through on-site workshop weeks, networking events, impulse sessions, and mentoring.
By offering this space accelerator, SpaceFounders contributes to transforming Europe into a strong technology
location, while actively shaping the space industry.

WHICH STARTUPS CAN APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM? 

 

The program is designed for European early-stage space tech startups with the ambition to become a global company
with European DNA, roots and footprint. Both, down- and upstream applications as well as any other space related
startups is more than welcome to apply for the program. Typical applicants for our program are usually between Seed
and Series A funding stage, have a proven functioning business model and, at best, have already signed
first customers.
 
You can find out more about the eligibility criteria in the FAQs (https://www.spacefounders.eu/faqs) of the program.

 

 

HOW DO WE SUPPORT STARTUPS?

 

We offer a 3-month intensive program that provides startups with tailored mentoring, deep industry know-how and
world-class investors to help the business reach the desired goal.
 
ACCESS TO OUR SPACE NETWORK - We leverage the combined network and infrastructure of the program sponsors -
UniBw, CNES, DLR, ESA and our exclusive partners - to make useful and sustainable introductions for you. Additionally,
we gathered a unique group of investors, industry leaders and corporate partners, which will help you to lift up!
 
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM -  Our program will be hybrid, which means that one part will take place in person (one week in
Toulouse, one week in Munich, Demo Day in Paris / Munich / Berlin), the other part virtually (impulse sessions,
mentoring). This way, we want to make sure that participation in our program is also possible during the normal 
operational business of your startup.
 
TAILORED MENTORING – We connect you with high-level mentors from the space industry and beyond. Through 1:1
sessions, you have the possibility to discuss your individual topics.
 
INDEPENDENT ACCELERATOR - Obtain unbiased support. Our funding is public and we take no equity - we put startups
development at the center of our activities. No strings attached!

"At SpaceFounders we accelerate ambitious European new space startups with the potential to become a global player and thus ensures Europe's technological sovereignty. With our initiators, founders@unibw and CNES, we combine entrepreneurship and space expertise to provide all participants with a customized program."

- Prof. Dr. Rafaela Kraus, VP Entrepreneurship UniBw M, Board Member: SpaceFounders

WHERE CAN I APPLY?

Application is possible through our website: www.spacefounders.eu/apply-now
 

 

WHERE DO I GET MORE INFO ABOUT THE PROGRAM?

Please check our website and follow us on linkedin for updates on application deadlines, latest news and
future developments in the realm of space!
 

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