Ready to kick off your
entrepreneurial journey?
The Application Window for Batch #6 is open now! You only need a few requirements to be able to apply. Discover the info here.

Application requirements
TEAM
with a minimum of two individuals
MAX PLANCK AFFILIATION
of at least one person per team
FIRST PROOF
of Concept
Detailed conditions
TEAM
A minimum of two individuals is required for incubation in MAX!mize. The team may consist of, or be supplemented by, external team members who can participate in all program events.
MAX PLANCK AFFILIATION
However, there has to be at least one person with Max Planck affiliation on the team. It is important to take into account that only Max Planck affiliated team members can receive funding.
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FIRST PROOF OF CONCEPT
Is the idea feasible? Is there a market for your start-up idea? A first PoC will give us an initial insight into your start-up idea. Among other things, it helps to reduce possible risks and avoid unnecessary resources. It creates a solid decision-making basis for the project.

How to apply for the MAX!mize Bootcamp?
The application window opened and MAX!mize is now accepting applications from start-up teams for the Bootcamp.
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If you want to apply for Batch #6, please register on our Accelerator App. One registration per team is enough. You will then be guided through a questionnaire, which you will be asked to fill out. You can save the questionnaire at any time.
Submit the questionnaire by the application deadline at the latest. We recommend that you apply as early as possible so that we can clarify any open questions in good time.
Ready for Batch #6?!
Note the dates!
17th of March
2025
Application window is open
until August 2025
Selection process
07th of July
2025
Deadline Applications
Fall 2025
MAX!mize Bootcamp