Program

Young Founders Programme

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The Young Founders Programme is a six-month fellowship supporting young entrepreneurs from emerging markets with mentoring, peer learning, expert sessions, and investor introductions. The top participants receive full funding to attend a five-day conference in Berlin.

Key facts

Organiser
Westerwelle Foundation
Deadline
No fixed deadline
Amount
No cash
Equity
Not stated
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Emerging markets
Sectors
Any sector
Format
Hybrid
Location
Berlin, Germany
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.