Acquire the tools to validate your business model, gain traction, and achieve investor-readiness within 12 weeks.
Are you a visionary startup ready to solve a real-world problem and elevate your idea?
The Campus Founders Accelerator is a 12-week program in Heilbronn that empowers founders to build and scale their businesses and thrive in today’s competitive market.
Through mentorship, practical methods and strategies, and valuable networks, we help you overcome challenges and further develop your startup. Get coached by experienced entrepreneurs who provide the tools and support needed to accelerate your growth.
Apply now and become part of Heilbronn’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Target Group
Early-stage startups with one technical co-founder and one business co-founder, or single founders with high potential.
SETUP
The program offers a "Business Track" to refine strategies and optimize operations. The "Well-Being Track" focuses on conscious leadership and sustainable self-management.
GOAL
To refine your business model, maximize market potential, advance beyond MVP, optimize sales, and master fundraising.
DURATION
15 April – 04 July 2025 Application Deadline: 16 March 2025

ADVANCED BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Business knowledge is readily available online, and we understand that. That's why our experts tailor the content to suit the practical needs of our startup in the cohort. It's not the typical workshop setup, instead, picture a small, focused cohort guided by an industry expert, ensuring an intimate and hands-on learning experience. Business topics covered include achieving product-market fit, product development, customer discovery, marketing, fundraising, and sales for startups.

FIRST-CLASS MENTORS
Access a diverse group of experienced mentors who bring industry-specific knowledge. These mentors offer extensive expertise, invaluable guidance and constructive feedback on your journey as a founder.

SPACE FOR CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
Maximize your program experience with unrestricted access to our state-of-the-art workspaces, thoughtfully designed to foster creativity and productivity. Benefit from top-notch amenities and a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, all while being conveniently located in the heart of the city, 24/7.

GAME-CHANGING NETWORK
To succeed, startups and innovators need a strong network. That’s why we foster an active and collaborative community of talented individuals, entrepreneurs, operators, regional and international startups, corporations, and a robust network of mentors, experts, and investors.

OUR NEW HOME FOR STARTUPS & INNOVATORS
This could be your new home. Imagine a space where groundbreaking ideas take shape, collaborations flourish, and networks expand. Set to open by the end of 2025, our brand-new building, meticulously crafted across eight levels and spanning 7,000 square meters, will become the epicenter of the Heilbronn startup community.

STRATEGIC MILESTONE COACHING
Work closely with our experienced startup managers to outline milestones from the very start of the accelerator. Benefit from regular check-ins where startup managers provide continuous guidance, support, and assessments of progress.

SCHOLARSHIP
We offer a scholarship program for high potential founder personalities. The aim of the scholarship is to provide financial support to founders earlier in their entrepreneurial journey. As a participant in our Accelerator program, you are qualified to apply for our Founder Scholarship. For more information on the requirements and to apply for the founder scholarship please CLICK HERE
Kick-Off & Goal Setting
- Welcome to Campus Founders & Ecosystem
- Funding Opportunities & Resources
- Set 12-week Milestones with Startup Managers
Customer & Business Readiness
- Accelerating Sales
- Pricing Excellence
- Tailored Marketing Strategies
- Product Development and GTM Strategies
- B2B Outbound Blueprint for Scaleups
Funding Readiness
- Deal Structuring & Legal
- Dynamics of Venture Capital & Business Angels
- Negotiating with investors
- Pitching Mastery: Story-Lining & Story-Telling
Our selection criteria revolve around the problem you are trying to solve, the innovativeness of your idea and your competition, the size of the market you are addressing, the scalability of the idea, and your business model.
Additionally, we will evaluate whether your team includes both a technical and a business co-founder and has the potential to build a successful business. Finally, we will assess whether you are a good fit for the program and the community.