The world's first program that transforms university students into entrepreneurs in just 6 months, through a journey of training, incubation and launch in collaboration with the best international universities.
From Student to Founder in 6 Months
👉 Join the future. Build your startup with us.
A Launchpad for Visionary Students
Startup Launcher is FoolFarm's venture building program dedicated to university students and recent graduates. The goal? To support talented individuals in transforming ideas, research, and academic projects into real startups in AI, Web3, or Cybersecurity.
Whether you already have an entrepreneurial idea or simply a strong entrepreneurial ambition, this is your springboard.
Global accessibility
Open to global university students (Bachelor's/Master's)
Technology focus
Concentrated on GenAI, Agentic AI, Web3, Cyber
Program structure
6 complete months: 3 + 3 months with intermediate validation
University agreement
Internship agreement with your university
How the 6-Month Journey Works
The Startup Launcher program is structured to transform students into founders through a well-defined process that combines training, validation, and development.
CASTY Selection (Monthly)
Present your idea or motivation to the FoolFarm team.
First 3 Months
Training phase + concept validation.
Intermediate Evaluation
Only selected candidates continue.
Next 3 Months
Build your startup, validate with the market, prepare for Investor Day.
Investor Day
Present to FoolFarm's investor network.
Selected projects can receive up to 50% cost coverage from FoolFarm.
Real Innovation. Real Impact.
During the program, each participant will have the opportunity to develop a concrete project with real market potential, working on sectors with high growth potential.
Project options
Join an existing FoolFarm concept
Propose your own original idea (with FoolFarm validation)
What you'll develop
Business Model
Go-To-Market Strategy
MVP Architecture
Financial Plan
Pitch Deck & Materials for Investors
You'll work on real-world projects in sectors with enormous potential, acquiring practical skills that go well beyond academic theory.
Find Your Dream Cofounder
During the program, we organize exclusive "Founder Speed Dating" events to help you meet your future cofounders. These sessions are open to the entire university network connected to FoolFarm.
Visionaries
People with innovative ideas and strategic vision
Technologists
Developers and engineers with technical skills
Marketers
Growth and customer acquisition experts
Operations
Organizational and management talents
The goal is to build your founding team before market validation. We help you find the perfect match of complementary skills to create a balanced and winning team.
Get Funded. Or Go Home.
Once your startup concept proves viable, you'll earn the opportunity to showcase it at FoolFarm's exclusive Investor Day—a defining moment that could determine your entrepreneurial journey's trajectory.
Pitch Day
Demonstrate your vision and business model to our network of seasoned investors
Fundraising
Target: Secure vital pre-seed capital to fuel your growth
BeFool
Raise at least 33% of your target to advance to our 12-month incubation program—or face elimination
What happens if you fall short of your funding target? Your project may be terminated or reassigned to another team. This represents the unforgiving reality of the startup ecosystem: only truly viable concepts with exceptional execution survive and flourish.
Build. Grow. Launch.
During the BeFool program, which follows Investor Day, FoolFarm becomes a strategic partner for your startup's growth, providing 360-degree support to transform your idea into a scalable business.
MVP Development
Building the minimum viable product
Traction
Acquisition of real users
Growth
Scalability and optimization
Seed Round
Preparation for the next round
You will work with our team of over 40 experts in strategy, technology, growth, finance, and legal. FoolFarm takes on the role of Lead Investor, Co-Founder, and Strategic Partner, investing time, know-how, and capital to grow your business.
We Are Not Just Investors. We Are Cofounders.
When FoolFarm believes in a project, we act as true cofounders, not limiting ourselves to the role of mere investors. Our approach is hands-on, with direct involvement in every phase of startup development.
Investment
We invest up to 50% of the initial costs to give your startup the necessary resources to take off.
Co-building
We co-build the startup together with the student-founder, providing expertise and experience.
Continuous support
We support you at every stage until the Seed Round, ensuring sustainable and strategic growth.
Terms
FoolFarm holds up to 30% equity
We cover the initial team costs (salary)
You get a world-class venture studio by your side
A Global Community of Innovators
Startup Launcher connects you to a global network of innovators, mentors, and partners, creating a support ecosystem that goes well beyond the program itself and offers you unique networking and growth opportunities.
Partner universities
Access to academic resources and talent from prestigious institutions
Corporate partners
Connections with leading companies for validation and potential customers
Alumni cofounders
Network of former participants who have already launched successful startups
Investors and mentors
Access to capital and advice from industry experts
🧩 Use TeamUpp, our exclusive matchmaking platform to find collaborators and cofounders throughout the FoolFarm ecosystem.
Not For Everyone
This program is not a generic internship. It's for people who want to build a real company, with all the commitment and dedication that this entails. The selection is rigorous because we are looking for the best talents with the potential to create impact.
Visionaries
People who want to change the world
Strong skills
Tech, design, business or visionary capabilities
Highly motivated
Determined and resilient individuals
Final year students or graduates
Ready to commit fully
We're looking for people who aren't satisfied with a traditional job, but want to create something meaningful and lasting, with the passion and determination necessary to overcome the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Ready to Build Your Startup?
If you're ready to transform your vision into reality, the application process is simple but requires careful preparation to demonstrate your potential and determination.
Prepare materials
Short video or pitch deck, CV, motivation or startup concept
Submit application
Through the Startup Garage page: foolfarm.com/startup-building-program
Wait for selection
Check the next CASTY date and prepare yourself
The quality of your application is crucial: invest time in preparing your materials to stand out from the crowd and clearly demonstrate why you should be selected for this exclusive program.
BUILD THE FUTURE. START HERE.
If you believe your talent deserves a company, not just a job, this is your place. FoolFarm Launcher represents the opportunity to transform your ambitions into a concrete startup, with the support of a complete ecosystem of resources, mentors, and investors.
6
Months
From training to launch
100%
Cost coverage
Initial financial support
40+
Experts
Dedicated support team
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