About the Young Founders Programme in Germany

Westerwelle Young Founders Programme 2022-23 aims to uplift young entrepreneurs by creating equal opportunities for all in emerging markets.

Young Fellow Program in Germany is an international fellowship in which leaders from all over the world are brought together. The international leadership program in Berlin unites outstanding young entrepreneurs in the pursuit to achieve entrepreneurial greatness. Moreover, the programmer provides opportunities to prior alumni of the fellowship and get to know their successful methods of business in emerging markets.

As the international fellowship program Westerwelle Foundation is based on the correlation of economic success, it ultimately empowers young leaders. Moreover, the participants get a chance to work on a middle-class socio-economic model and compare it to Germany Mittlestand. The Foundation has well-known world-class partners such as Evonik, Gi2, Google, Liquid Telecom, United International Hotspot, Oracle, Flat 6 Labs Tunis, etc.

This is an opportunity for young future leaders to learn business techniques of the Foundation’s a chance for the ten best participants to attend a fully-funded Berlin Conference and make contacts with the world’s most successful businessmen and mentors while staying in Germany for one week.

Westerwelle Young Founders Programme 2022-23:

Host Country:

  • Germany

Host Organization:

  • Westerwelle Young Founders Programme

Eligible Countries:

  • Candidates from all emerging and developing countries may apply.

Program Duration:

  • 5-day fully-funded conference in Berlin, Germany / 6 months remote program.

Benefits of the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme 2022-23:

  • The participants will take part in a two-day digital Kick-off conference in the first week of September.
  • The participants will get full support for six months that will include a personal mentor, alumni buddy, peer mentoring sessions per month, monthly workshops, and networking opportunities.
  • Contacts with the investors and corporates.
  • The top ten participants will be invited to attend a fully-funded international conference in Germany for 5 days.
  • During the five days conference, the participants will have the opportunity to pitch in front of investors, join networks, and get an insight into Germany’s start-up scene.

Eligibility Criteria of the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme:

  • The participant must have started a for-profit company in last 5 years. The focus of the company must be on developing or emerging markets.
  • The company must have a business model that must be successful in terms of generating ideal revenue or has secured its first round of external funding.
  • The business must be impactful and must be to enhance the market quality.
  • The participants must have good knowledge of English.
  • The participants must be available for conferences and events for six months during this fellowship.

How to Apply for the Westerwelle Young Founders Program

  • In order to apply successfully, the candidates have to apply online.
  • The candidates must have their startup pitch deck.
  • The candidates have to provide their correct and basic financial information regarding revenue and funding.
  • The candidate must have a LinkedIn profile and/or CV.
  • If you have any technical issues while applying you can email office@westerwelle-foundation.com for further assistance.
  • Answer all the questions asked in the application very carefully and comprehensively so that they could be understood properly.

Westerwelle Foundation Fellowship Deadline 2022-23:

  • Last date to apply for the Westerwelle Foundation Young Founders Programme YFP is Tuesday, August 9 at 11:59 CEST.

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