You will have access to our mentors and attend workshops around the topics of business development, technology, positive impact, and leadership – based on learning targets developed with your mentor. In addition, we will pull industry experts, investors, successful founders and thought leaders from our network to partner with you over the course of the program.

RESPOND provides you with access to a global network of entrepreneurs, investors and corporates. We will also connect you with the BMW Foundation´s Responsible Leaders Network and facilitate introductions.

As part of the RESPOND curriculum, you will take part in our multi-day leadership program to explore the concept of responsible leadership. We will explore what responsible leadership means for founders and entrepreneurs, reflecting and peer-counseling around critical topics such as leadership dilemmas, personal growth journeys and wellbeing.

Backed by strong brands and media partners, RESPOND promotes your startup through its press and social media channels. In addition, we invite you to attend and pitch at a number of international conferences and industry gatherings.

We offer co-working spaces in the heart of Munich and provide access to UnternehmerTUM´s high-tech workshop Makerspace for prototyping.

RESPOND does not take any up-front equity nor charges any program fees. While we do not offer any funding to startups, you will have the opportunity to present your venture to relevant VCs, business angels and institutional investors throughout the program to secure your follow-on investement.