Level
[02]
Turning ideas and technologies into scalable products and business ventures.
Build
Our Build programs are designed for tech innovators who are ready to actively turn their ideas and technologies into scalable products and business ventures. Participants should have a first business idea or concept they want to develop further, or they can join other participants in building their ideas. The programs focus on achieving a problem-solution fit, ensuring that your product addresses real-world challenges effectively.
Participants will build prototypes of their products and validate them with real customers and markets, all while learning how to create products that excel in technology, user experience, and customer value. Using an experience-based approach, the core learning happens through hands-on building. Additionally, you'll gain essential skills in storytelling and pitching, business idea development, and market validation. Open to students, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs from HPI and beyond, participants in our programs focus on turning their ideas into impactful, scalable products.
By participating in the Build programs, you’ll take your idea beyond the concept stage, turning it into a fully developed prototype that is validated by real customers and markets. These hands-on, experience-driven programs focus on building as the primary learning method. You’ll develop a strong understanding of problem-solution fit, ensuring that your product addresses real-world needs. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your skills in business idea development, storytelling and pitching, and customer validation, while receiving guidance from experienced mentors.
Additionally, you’ll gain access to the HPI Engine Community and benefit from networking opportunities, tech resources, and workspace access—all essential for growing a scalable product and business.
The Build programs are complemented by a wide range of support designed to help participants and aspiring founders successfully transform their ideas into market-ready products:
Workspaces and
Infrastructure
Founders have access to fully equipped HPI Engine workspaces, including prototyping facilities such as the HPI Maker Universe and co-working spaces, providing the ideal environment for hands-on building and product testing.
AI Tools and Tech
Resources
Founders can leverage AI-driven tools and advanced technologies to streamline product development, gather insights, and refine their go-to-market strategies.
Networking and
Community
Gain access to a vibrant network of fellow founders, industry professionals, investors, and the broader HPI Engine Community through exclusive events, demo days, and meetups, which foster collaboration and opportunity.
Julius Diesing
Program Manager