Constructor University Calls On Bold Founders to Apply for Batch 2 of Constructor Start

Constructor University is calling on all early-stage founders and builders to submit their visionary ideas to Batch 2 of Constructor Start. Now through October 31, 2025, founders and entrepreneurs of early-stage deeptech, SaaS, EdTech and AI-focused startups can apply to the new batch of Constructor Start and potentially win up to USD 1m, joining the ranks of previous winners Ludenso and Kudu.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Program Start: November 7, 2025
Demo Day: January 29, 2026

Constructor Start is an 8-week hybrid/online accelerator (hybrid in Bremen + remote participation) aimed at supporting promising startups working in sectors including EdTech, B2B SaaS, and DeepTech. This cycle, a new emphasis is being placed on startups with AI-focused solutions, recognizing that artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming nearly every dimension of society — from education and healthcare to business operations, ethics, creativity, data privacy and beyond.

Demo Day: To crown the winner, startups present before a gathering of international investors, members of the press and public, as well as their peers, with up to $1M in potential funding at stake—including a $100K initial check from Constructor Capital. The hybrid program is equity-free and global in reach, uniting Bremen’s campus energy with the boundless reach of online participation.

Why Constructor Start Stands Apart

This is no ordinary accelerator. Constructor Start is forged from Constructor University’s world-class research base, its vast academic resources and its global network of entrepreneurs and industry leaders. 

Participants receive:

• Direct mentorship from seasoned founders, investors, and executives.
• Access to laboratories, facilities, and brilliant young minds across the university.
• A structured 8-week curriculum, from customer discovery to sales and fundraising.
• A chance to win the USD 100k grand prize and secure additional funding of up to USD 1M.

Get Involved & Apply

Constructor Start is open to all founders who have a minimum viable product (MVP) or a ready-to-introduce technology in the AI, EdTech, DeepTech or B2B SaaS sectors. Ideally, applicants have relevant domain experience, complementary skills and a vision that can be scaled. Constructor Start is open to applicants around the world.

Constructor University’s startup accelerator program is a flagship program of the university Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center and part of its broader mission to connect academic innovation with real-world impact. Constructor Start is positioned not only as a launchpad for early-stage startups but as a hub for socially and technologically responsible innovation.