JUNI Team-Up Challenge: From Research to Venture in 6 Weeks

Do you have the IP, the industry expertise, or the entrepreneurial drive to build the next Deep-Tech disruptor? Join the Summer Batch of the JUNI Team-Up Challenge. This 6-week intensive program is designed to bridge the gap between breakthrough research and market-ready startups. We match world-class talent to form interdisciplinary teams that are ready to scale.

The Mission: Become "EXIST-ready"

The Team-Up Challenge is not just a workshop—it’s a high-velocity program. Over the course of 6 weeks, we provide the structure, the network, and the expertise to transform loose ideas and IP into solid, fundable startup constellations.

The 6-Week Sprint: Your Path to Impact

• Interdisciplinary Matching: We bring together Researchers (IP-owners), Industry Experts, and Business Talents. No team? No problem. That is exactly what we are here for.
• Venture Building: Validate your business model, define your MVP, and build a roadmap for the EXIST Transfer of Research or EXIST Business Startup Grant.
• Ecosystem Access: Work within JUNI’s exclusive network of Venture Capitalists, industry leaders, and seasoned serial founders.
• Summer Focus: This batch focuses on the most critical sectors of tomorrow: BioTech, LifeSciences, GreenTech, and AI.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking diverse profiles to form the founding teams of tomorrow:

• The Researchers: Scientists with innovative IP or deep technical expertise looking for the right co-founders to bring their tech to market.
• The Industry Experts: Professionals with deep sector knowledge and a strong network who want to transition into the startup world.
• The Entrepreneurs: (Serial) founders or high-achieving students ready to take ownership of the business and strategy side of a deep-tech venture.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Duration: 6 weeks of intensive team-building and venture-prep.
• Weekly time commitment: we recommend to dedicate 10-15h per week.
• Program Start: July 18th, 2026.
• Format: Hybrid (Online sprints + weekly in-person sessions in Berlin).

Ready to team up? Apply now.