{"id":115362,"date":"2025-12-05T15:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/?p=115362"},"modified":"2025-12-04T13:15:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T12:15:46","slug":"explore-programme-application-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/en\/115362\/explore-programme-application-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply now for the Xplore programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The Xplore programs from <a href=\"\/en\/day\/entrepreneurship-2\/\">UnternehmerTUM<\/a> Xplore supports tech startup teams and aspiring founders on their journey from initial idea to market readiness. Applications for the new batches are now being accepted. The deadline for Venture Creator and Market Pioneer is January 19, 2026. Xplore empowers you in every growth phase, offering practical coaching, a strong network, and a clear roadmap for your next milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Freerider is aimed at teams in the early validation phase who need maximum flexibility. You can start anytime and combine modules like Customer Discovery, Business Creation, or Legal &amp; Finance according to your own needs. Individual coaching and community access help you develop your idea in a targeted way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venture Creator offers ten intensive weeks in which you validate your technological idea, develop business models, build an MVP, and strengthen or assemble your team. Experts support you with matchmaking, coaching, and a structured methodology \u2013 ideal for aspiring founders and early-stage teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Market Pioneer supports market-ready tech startups that want to refine their go-to-market strategy, acquire their first customers, and prepare for investors. 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