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The Pre-Incubator for Digital Engineers
Attention
In the HPI Engine Founder Studio, you systematically work toward your first startup milestones—exploring and shaping ideas, testing assumptions, and developing solutions that solve real-world problems. Whether you’re solo or part of a team, technical or non-technical, this is your chance to learn, create, and connect. Supported by the HPI Engine team and embedded in a vibrant peer community, you can validate your ideas and pitch them in front of experts within one of Europe’s leading startup ecosystems. Join us for a 1-day bootcamp and get the opportunity to receive your first prototyping budget.
Term(s)
Monthly Bootcamp
Time investment
1 day
ECTS
Module type
Module selection at HPI
Grades
Enrollment deadline
Examination date
Teaching format
On Site
Teaching language
English
Registration requirements and link
Fee
Equity free, no costs
Team budget
HPI Founder Scholarship
Participants
Future Founders (Individuals or Teams), with or without an idea
Participants from both technical and non-technical fields
Participants must be enrolled or recent graduates (up to 2 years since graduation) from a university degree (including PHD)
Maximum number of Participants
25 per Bootcamp
Room (Location)
Key dates
Learning and Teaching Methods
Participants work hands-on with key tools of early venture development, including:
The HPI Founder Studio is the structured pre-incubation offer of the HPI Engine. It provides for a learning-driven environment where individuals systematically develop their entrepreneurial mindset into validated concepts and working prototypes, tailored to their personal starting point.
Whether participants begin with a technology insight, a societal challenge, or a concrete user problem, the program helps them move forward through guided experimentation, milestone-based progression, and practical frameworks.
Systematic support from the Engine team
The HPI Engine team of experienced coaches facilitates the program, which provides structured guidance, thematic input, and orientation throughout the journey. Peer formats, expert sessions, and milestone reflections support participants in building confidence, competence, and clarity around their idea.
Your path to the HPI Engine Incubator
Upon completing the Founder Studio, participants have built a validated prototype, tested core assumptions, and shaped their narrative. This foundation prepares them for potential entry into the HPI Engine Incubator — the Engine’s incubation program for early-stage tech ventures.
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