From Idea to Product 🚀

Test your idea or research-based insight on Product-Market Fit in 6 weeks. Together with industry partners, coaches and mentors, we support you on your journey from laboratory to market — specifically, practically and across universities.

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What is the Futury Product School?

The FUTURY Product School is a six-week program with practice-oriented workshops, individual coaching and an exclusive network of industry experts. Have a look at who we're looking for:

Early-Stage Startups

with initial product ideas and business models (with or without initial market experience)

Research teams

who want to transfer their research results into practical applications for industry

Alumni, Graduates, and Professionals

with innovative ideas that need support and resources

... and everyone with a brilliant idea should apply!

programme overview & Key Dates

Application deadline

Anyone interested from Hesse and beyond can apply free of charge. The next round of Product School is expected to be announced in summer.

Program duration

The next program starts in September 2025

Program details

The program starts with three face-to-face days in Frankfurt and is supplemented over a period of six weeks by online workshops and individual coaching — tailored to the specific needs of your team.

Final pitch day

On Final Pitch Day, you will have the opportunity to present all your findings to our expert and industry community. We will then be happy to support you — with follow-up programs and the best possible support for your next steps!

Yours benefits

Exclusive access

to experts, industry mentors, investors and innovative leaders as well as experienced founders.

Practice-oriented workshops

that guide you through product development, business model development and validation.

Individual coaching

tailored to your needs and schedule.

Validated product concept

ready for the market after six weeks.

Key findings at a glance

We turn ideas into products.

We help early-stage innovators develop market-ready solutions.

We provide access to experience.

We connect participants with a strong network of founders, experts, investors and companies.

We promote entrepreneurial skills.

We provide practical knowledge in the areas of product development, market analysis and financing.

Learn our mentors Know

... and further mentors will be announced shortly!

Charlie Müller

Founder and Managing Director at Futury

Isabell Schastok

Head of Growth and Ventures at Futury

Annika Schoofs

Program Manager of THE MISSION Waste

Nick Ehrich

VC at Futury Capital

Anna-Lisa Schwarz

Managing Director at
Values Foundation

Jörn Soyke

Executive Director at FUTURE Institute for Sustainable Transformation

Harald Holzer

Managing Director of HIGHEST - Innovation and Startup Center

More inspiring mentors are on their way!

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Common questions

Who can all take part?

Early-stage start-ups (with or without initial market experience), research teams and individuals with innovative product ideas.

What are the application requirements?

— A concept sketch of your idea
— Willingness to work with coaches, experts and industry leaders
— Ideally a registered GbR (but no exclusion criterion if not available)

Can I also apply as an individual?

YES! Every idea is welcome and we will individually support you in building your team.

Can only established start-ups apply?

An existing legal form would be ideal, but we are also happy to support you and your team during the start-up process.

Do I need previous experience?

No previous experience is required — we will guide you through the process step by step.

What does it cost?

The program is free of charge.

How often does Product School take place?

In January 2025, we will launch the first pilot with 10 teams. In future, however, the format will take place several times a year on various topics. Unable to attend in January? Feel free to contact us now for a later appointment!

Is there a work room available during Product School?

Yes, space at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management will be available to all teams during the program.

Trusted partners
for your success

Operated by FUTURY and supported by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Affairs. This project is supported as part of the “Innovationsförderung Hessen” funding program under the measure “Projects to increase competitiveness and motivation to start up”.

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