From Idea to Product 🚀

The FUTURY Product School is designed for early-stage startups, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs to turn initial ideas into validated, market-ready products - with the right tools, networks and guidance to succeed.

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What is the Futury Product School?

The FUTURY Product School is a 6-week program packed with practical workshops, personalized coaching and an exclusive network of industry experts. Take a look at who we are searching for:

Individual researchers & teams

aiming to turn their research results into practical applications for the industry

Early-Stage Startups

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

Alumni, graduates, and professionals

with innovative ideas that need guidance and resources

...und alle mit einer brillanten Idee sollten sich bewerben!

Programm Overview & Key Dates

Application Deadline 31.07.2025

All interested individuals can apply free of charge. The topic of the next Product School is: "Sovereignty in the EU Context."

Program Duration

At the beginning of September, a 3-day bootcamp (Thu–Sat) will kick off. Afterwards, teams will have the opportunity to further develop their solution during a personalized 6-week coaching phase.

Program Details

The program begins with three in-person days in Frankfurt and continues over a six-week period with online workshops and individual coaching — tailored to the specific needs of your team.

Final Pitch Day: 30.10.2025

On Final Pitch Day, you’ll have the opportunity to present your insights to our community of experts and industry professionals at InnoDay in Darmstadt. Afterwards, we’re happy to continue supporting you — through follow-up programs and tailored guidance for your next steps!

Your Benefits

Exclusive access

to experts, industry mentors, investors and innovation leaders like experienced founders.

Hands-on workshops

to guide you through product development, business modeling and validation.

Individualized coaching

tailored to your needs and your time schedule.

Validated product concept

ready for the market after six weeks.

Main Outcomes

Transform ideas into products

Support early-stage innovators in developing market-ready solutions.

Provide experience access

Connect participants with a robust network of founders, experts, investors and corporates.

Foster entrepreneurial skills

Offer practical knowledge in product development, market analysis and financing.

Meet our Mentors

... and more mentors will be announced soon!

Charlie Müller

Founder and Managing Director at Futury

Isabell Schastok

Head of Ecosystem Solutions

Annika Schoofs

Head of Education, Science & Transfer

Nick Ehrich

VC at Futury Capital

Anna-Lisa Schwarz

Managing Director at
Werte-Stiftung

Joern 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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FAQ

Who can participate?

Researchers, PhD candidates, research teams, early-stage startups (with or without initial market experience), and individuals with innovative product ideas.

What are the application requirements?ChatGPT fragen

– A concept outline of your idea
– Willingness to collaborate with coaches, experts, and industry leaders

Can I also apply as an individual?

Yes! Every idea is welcome, and we provide individual support to help you build your team.

Can only established startups apply?

Yes! Early-stage startups can also apply, and we’re happy to support you and your team throughout the founding process.

Do I need prior experience?

Prior experience is not required — we guide you through the process step by step, as that is what we are here for.

What does it cost?

The program is free of charge.

How often does the Product School take place?

The first pilot will start in January 2025 with 10 teams. In the future, however, the program will take place 2–3 times a year on different topics. Apply by the end of July 2025 for the next round.

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Organized by FUTURY and funded by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing, and Rural Development. This project is supported within the framework of the “Innovation Promotion Hesse” funding program under the measure “Projects to Enhance Competitiveness and Motivation for Founding.”

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