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AI Start Batch #6 is officially underway! 💯

As our phase program, AI Start is where aspiring entrepreneurs take their first steps toward turning an idea into actual product and begin their journey as founder.

For the next four weeks, participants will build, test, learn and challenge their ideas alongside a community that shares their curiosity for AI and entrepreneurship. 💡

Different backgrounds, different perspectives, one shared ambition: to create.

Welcome to Campus Founders, Batch #6! 💚

Our Phase program, CF Accelerator, runs for 12 weeks and is designed for teams ready to bring their product to market, prove product-market fit, and gain traction through POCs or first customers. 🙌

With funding of up to €25,000 per team, 1:1 coaching from experienced entrepreneurs, a place to live, and a workspace to build in, the program gives founders the resources to focus on what comes next.

Hard facts matter. But according to our alumni, it’s often the experiences in between that matter just as much: the late-night conversations, the honest pushback, and having people around who support each other through the ups and downs.

That’s what keeps founders motivated. That’s what keeps them going. 🙌

CF Accelerator Batch #9 applications are open now.
Deadline: August 16th, 2026
👉 Apply now: Link in the bio

Thinking about applying to CF Accelerator Batch #9? 💡

Join our Info Session to get all your questions answered, live.

Whether you’re curious about the benefits, the program structure, the timelines, or anything else, this is the place to ask. 🙌

Date: August 12th, 2026
Time: 14:00 to 15:00
Save your spot → us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O1sQsuCHSm-BURQAcN5gyg #/registration

Heilbronn InfoSession

At Campus Founders, Kaffee & Kuchen is more than just coffee and cake. ☕

It’s our little weekly moment to pause, connect, and meet someone new.

Every Thursday, people from across the ecosystem and curious guests come together at Gravity.

No agenda, no registration, just good conversations, fresh ideas, and maybe a little sugar boost.

Want to know why this German tradition has become one of our favorite rituals?

Check out the full article on our LinkedIn page!
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And then come join us next Thursday at 3 PM on the Bildungscampus in Heilbronn.

There’s always room for one more at the table! 💚

Only 6% of applicants make it into the program. Our alumni are proud to be among them. You can be too. 🫵

Our Launch Phase program, CF Accelerator Batch #9, applications are now open. 🙌

A 12-week, cost and equity-free, execution-focused program for early-stage, impact-driven Deep Tech startups that have developed an MVP and early signs of traction.

We’re looking for B2B teams working in Industrial AI, Automation & Robotics, Supply Chain Tech, Digital Twins, Sales & Marketing, Social Impact, and more.

Application deadline: August 16th, 2026
👉 Apply via link in the bio

Our biggest Corporate Campus Challenge to date has reached its finale, but for some of these ideas, the journey might only just be beginning. ⚡

This summer, 100 participants came together to work on real challenges from companies, supported by 24 mentors, 11 coaches and 7 shadow coaches throughout the journey.

For the first time, all 20 teams also presented their prototypes at dedicated demo stands, giving our mentors, coaches, NXTGN corporate partners and guests the chance to experience the ideas up close before the final pitches.

Six teams made it to the final stage, and the level of the pitches made the decision incredibly close.

Team NEXTGEN Stimme took first place with their solution for Stimme Mediengruppe, earning direct admission to AI Start and a six-month residency at Campus Founders GRAVITY 👏

Team SABER, working on process improvements for Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, was recognized for its consistently strong performance throughout the challenge.

A special thank you also goes to our jury, bringing together perspectives from academia, a former challenge provider, the startup ecosystem and Campus Founders, as well as our academic partners TUM Campus Heilbronn , Hochschule Heilbronn - Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Informatik and European-University Viadrina.

And while the finals mark the end of this CCC edition, some of the ideas developed by the teams could continue beyond the challenge through future collaborations and potential implementation together with the companies.

A huge thank you to all participants, mentors, coaches, partners and everyone who made this edition possible. 💚

A warm welcome to our newest Campus Founders alumni from AI Founders and Accelerator Batch 🎓

Following Demo Day, we came together for the first graduation of this batch and officially welcomed our newest members to the Campus Founders alumni community. 🙌

The day gave founders space to pause, reflect and appreciate how far they had come. Together with Karen Prats, they looked back on what the journey meant to them, the relationships they built and the people who supported them along the way.

An open AMA with Oliver Hanisch offered another opportunity for honest conversations, shared learnings and questions about what comes next. 🎤

With certificates in hand and new connections strengthened, the founders are now moving forward beyond the program, while remaining part of the Campus Founders community.

Welcome to our newest alumni. We are excited to see where your journey takes you next. 💚

Have you completed one of our programs: Talent Scholarship, Incubator, Accelerator, AI Founders or Leadership Talent Academy?
Join the Campus Founders Alumni Network and stay connected beyond the program.
👉 https://lnkd.in/erFsufrG

As a founder or CEO, your time is one of your most valuable resources. Before joining a leadership program, you should have a clear understanding of what you are committing to and what you can expect from the journey.

That is why we have put the Leadership Talent Academy into a nutshell.🤝

This carousel walks you through the program, from the kick-off and interactive workshops to ongoing support, peer exchange and the alumni network that continues beyond the final session.

Swipe through to see how LTA is structured and how it helps founders and startup leaders work on the real challenges that come with leading and growing a team.

Applications for LTA Batch #6 are open. Learn more and apply via the link in the bio

Building a strong AI product means making the right decisions at every stage, from understanding the problem to developing a solution that works for real users 💪

That is exactly what participants will explore in the four-part AI Start workshop series led by our education partner ✨

The workshops cover how to identify and validate key assumptions, move from problem understanding to solution design, build working AI prototypes and develop products that are reliable, scalable and ready for real-world use.💯

It is a hands-on learning journey for aspiring founders who want to turn an AI idea into something people can actually use.

Applications for AI Start Batch #6 are now open.

📅 Application deadline: July 12
🔗 Apply via the link in the bio

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