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About this opportunity

This summer school empowers underrepresented founders by providing intensive workshops, 1:1 coaching, and networking opportunities in one of Europe’s strongest startup ecosystems. Diversity is broadly defined — including gender, ethnicity, culture, disability, socio‑economic background, and more.

Benefits

Hands‑on workshops on financing, marketing, sales, pitch training, and product‑market fit
1:1 coaching with top experts
Access to SpinLab’s startup ecosystem and community events
Public pitch event with €2,000 prize money (Digital Award by the City of Leipzig)
Winner receives tickets to Web Summit Lisbon
Lifetime access to SpinLab Academy e‑learning platform + certificate from HHL Leipzig
Free program (no fees, no equity taken)

Who can apply

At least one team member must have a diverse background
Startup idea should be concrete (business plan or prototype), but legal incorporation not required
At least one team member must be onsite in Leipzig for the full week (July 20–24, 2026)
Program conducted in English (or German if only German‑speaking teams are selected)
Application via F6s platform (pitch deck or 120‑second pitch video required)
Feedback to applications by May 30, 2026
Entrepreneur
Volunteer
Running a project or organization

SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator & HHL Digital SpaceOther

€2,000 Diverse Startups Summer School

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Opportunity type

Other

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Europe

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Benefits

Hands‑on workshops on financing, marketing, sales, pitch training, and product‑market fit
1:1 coaching with top experts
Access to SpinLab’s startup ecosystem and community events
Public pitch event with €2,000 prize money (Digital Award by the City of Leipzig)
Winner receives tickets to Web Summit Lisbon
Lifetime access to SpinLab Academy e‑learning platform + certificate from HHL Leipzig
Free program (no fees, no equity taken)

Who can apply

At least one team member must have a diverse background
Startup idea should be concrete (business plan or prototype), but legal incorporation not required
At least one team member must be onsite in Leipzig for the full week (July 20–24, 2026)
Program conducted in English (or German if only German‑speaking teams are selected)
Application via F6s platform (pitch deck or 120‑second pitch video required)
Feedback to applications by May 30, 2026
Entrepreneur
Volunteer
Running a project or organization

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