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MentorUp - Startup Mentoring Program

Free, three-month mentoring programme that connects early-stage, impact-driven startups in Germany with experienced experts to support fundraising, legal, product and marketing needs.

Who is it for?

Early-stage impact-driven startups in Germany

Overview

MentorUp is a free mentoring programme designed to help ambitious, early-stage startups in Germany scale their impact. The programme pairs startups with a vetted network of experienced mentors who bring expertise from venture capital, founding teams, analytics, corporate leadership and other fields relevant to building and growing startups.

What the programme offers

Tailored mentor support: one-to-one mentoring on topics such as fundraising, legal, product development, marketing and more.
Short, focused commitment: the offering is structured around a three-month programme that includes mentoring sessions and additional events.
Efficient selection: a two-stage application process (a written ~10-minute survey and, if selected, a short virtual interview) connects startups with mentors quickly.

How it works

Startups apply through a brief selection process and, once matched, receive expert advice aimed at accelerating product, strategy and growth efforts. The programme combines scheduled mentoring sessions with supplementary events to maximise practical impact during the three-month period.

Who should join

This programme is aimed at early-stage, impact-driven startups operating in one of the programme's focus areas who are looking for hands-on support to overcome key business challenges and increase their reach.

For mentors

The programme curates a network of selected mentors — experienced professionals have an opportunity to share domain expertise, support startups tackling significant challenges and engage with high-potential early-stage teams.