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FUTURY - the Startup Factory

We transform talents into founders, research into companies, innovation into impact.

Futury is one of Germany’s ten officially recognized Startup Factories, bringing together scientists, founders, startups, investors, and industry leaders to turn breakthrough ideas into scalable ventures. By building a vibrant ecosystem and providing structured programs, we want to transform the Rhine-Main Region in an entrepreneurial hotspot.

// Turn Ideas Into Real Companies

One Ecosystem. One Journey. Endless Opportunities.


// OUR FOCUS AREAS

Building the Future through Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Collaboration.

Life Sciences & Healthcare
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Aviation & Aerospace
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Banking & Finance
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AI & Cybersecurity
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Deep Tech & Green Tech
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// Join the FUTURY Ecosystem

Our Ecosystem powered by strong partners

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STARTUPS
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TALENTS
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RESEARCHERS
// Our Universities and Entrepreneurship Centers

Our Universities

// Strong Partners

Our Corporate Partners

// Project Partners & Network Partners

Our Factory Members

Upcoming events

Futury

11.11.2026 – 12.11.2026

Build Days #4 – Banking & Finance Edition

Over 32 hours, interdisciplinary teams tackle a real industry challenge and turn a first idea into a working prototype. You'll build something you can actually show, with mentors on hand whenever you get stuck, and pitch it to decision-makers at the end.

Format
Hackathon / Ideation
Benefits
Mentoring Pitching Opportunity Ideation Intensive Program

Futury

11.11.2026 – 12.11.2026

Build Days #4 – Banking & Finance Edition

Over 32 hours, interdisciplinary teams tackle a real industry challenge and turn a first idea into a working prototype. You'll build something you can actually show, with mentors on hand whenever you get stuck, and pitch it to decision-makers at the end.

Format
Hackathon / Ideation
Benefits
Mentoring Pitching Opportunity Ideation Intensive Program
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LAUNCH Darmstadt · Launch Rhein-Main

12.11.2026

Picnic X LAUNCH

Think you can solve a real business challenge at Picnic? Picnic is an app-based online supermarket without physical stores, delivering groceries straight to customers’ doors with small electric vans. What to expect: 💼 A real business case straight from Picnic's day-to-day 🎙️ The chance to pitch your solution and get direct feedback from the team 🔍 Insights into careers at Picnic 🥂 Dinner and networking to wrap up the day Hosted by LAUNCH Darmstadt and LAUNCH Rhein-Main in collaboration with Picnic.

Format
Workshop
Benefits
Network Pitching Opportunity Industry Contacts

LAUNCH Darmstadt · Launch Rhein-Main

12.11.2026

Picnic X LAUNCH

Think you can solve a real business challenge at Picnic?

Picnic is an app-based online supermarket without physical stores, delivering groceries straight to customers’ doors with small electric vans.

What to expect:
💼 A real business case straight from Picnic's day-to-day
🎙️ The chance to pitch your solution and get direct feedback from the team
🔍 Insights into careers at Picnic
🥂 Dinner and networking to wrap up the day

Hosted by LAUNCH Darmstadt and LAUNCH Rhein-Main in collaboration with Picnic.

Format
Workshop
Benefits
Network Pitching Opportunity Industry Contacts
Learn more / Sign up

Futury

19.11.2026 – 20.11.2026

Futury Lab2Market #8 Cybersecurity & AI Edition

Two-day bootcamp where researchers test their research against real market needs and build a first business model — with feedback from industry, founders and peers.

Format
Mentoring Workshop
Benefits
Intensive Program Business Model

Futury

19.11.2026 – 20.11.2026

Futury Lab2Market #8 Cybersecurity & AI Edition

Two-day bootcamp where researchers test their research against real market needs and build a first business model — with feedback from industry, founders and peers.

Format
Mentoring Workshop
Benefits
Intensive Program Business Model
Learn more / Sign up
// Please note: our press releases are available in German only

Beyond the hype. Real insights.

Hessen Ideen öffnet sich für weiteres Kapital: Naspa fördert über Futury als erstes Finanzinstitut das Hessen Ideen Stipendium
Hessen Ideen öffnet sich für weiteres Kapital: Naspa fördert über Futury als erstes Finanzinstitut das Hessen Ideen Stipendium
STATION und FUTURY bündeln Kräfte
STATION und FUTURY bündeln Kräfte
Ein Jahr FUTURY Startup Factory: Wie die Rhein-Main-Region zum Startup-Standort geworden ist  
Ein Jahr FUTURY Startup Factory: Wie die Rhein-Main-Region zum Startup-Standort geworden ist  
Die ITSG wird neuer Partner der Futury Startup Factory
Die ITSG wird neuer Partner der Futury Startup Factory
Stadt Frankfurt entwickelt Gründungsförderung weiter - Zwei neue Standorte für Gründerinnen und Gründer
Stadt Frankfurt entwickelt Gründungsförderung weiter – Zwei neue Standorte für Gründerinnen und Gründer
HIGHEST und FUTURY starten zweite Phase des Company Builders für Deep-Tech-Gründungen 
HIGHEST und FUTURY starten zweite Phase des Company Builders für Deep-Tech-Gründungen