The program is especially designed for founders with a growing team. It consists of 4 modules: Good Leadership, Challenges & Resilience, Communication and Team Management.
Each module consists of two workshops with experts who will guide you through topics like self- leadership, authentic leadership, psychological safety, appreciative communication, body language and team culture.
In addition, individual challenges can be discussed in 1:1 sessions with our mentors. As part of the LTA, you can draw on our LTA mentors specifically on the topic of leadership or on the Campus Founders mentor pool with different backgrounds and specializations. The exchange with other LTA founders who are facing similar challenges is also irreplaceable.

All founders with high personal motivation, and leadership potential, who have their first employees already in place or planned for the near future. Applications from female founders are highly appreciated. Please note: To be able to address also challenges between co- founders, only one co-founder of a startup can participate per batch. Your co-founders are welcome to apply for the following batches in summer (in German) or winter (in English).

We select scholars based on their motivation, their leadership potential and the group fit. However, we only have a limited number of scholarships. If you were able to convince us in your application, we will invite you to an online interview. We will then inform you whether you will receive the program scholarship. If all places are taken, we will let you know if you made it on the waiting list and inform you as early as possible if you can move up and join the LTA. In case you won't make it into the program, we would be pleased about your application for the next batch.

We are a non-profit organization that empowers founders to help to improve themselves and to co-create the future with us. In terms of the Leadership Talent Academy, we award 25 full scholarships supported by the Karl Schlecht Stiftung (KSG). Therefore, the program fee is covered. In case you are not located in Heilbronn or the vicinity you only must finance your accommodation and travel.

The program usually takes place in German in the summer batch and in English in the winter batch.

Yes, this is one of our requirements. To get the most out of the program, physical attendance is very important. We believe in the benefits of peer learning and consider personal exchange with the other founders, experts, coaches, and our community. Therefore, all scholars agree to fully participate in the events and workshops on-site in Heilbronn. To engage with the program, we expect clearing your calendar during these days to give yourself space and energy to focus on the LTA program. We are convinced that the exchange in our space will provide you with incredible added value. That's why we expect you to attend all workshops and events in person. The personal mentoring sessions take place online or on site, depending on the mentor.

Yes, you can choose three of our four mentors for your LTA-journey and prioritize them. The LTA-team will try to take your prioritization into account as much as possible when assigning mentors. You have the opportunity to arrange three individual mentoring sessions with your mentor during your LTA-journey

As an LTA-participant and therefore an active community member, you have the opportunity to draw on further mentors from our Campus Founders mentor pool in addition to the LTA mentoring. The mentors in the mentor pool bring valuable experience and a wealth of knowledge in areas such as sales, marketing and HR.

For more information, take a look at our Mentoring for the Community

Yes, all participants who successfully attended the four modules will receive a certificate.

Alumni of the LTA have the opportunity to apply for the "Akademie Führung und Persönlichkeit" of the Institut für Philosophie und Leadership. This is also supported by the Karl Schlecht Foundation (KSG). The selection procedure is carried out by the Institut für Philosophie und Leadership.
Further information on the content, dates and application procedure can also be found on the Institute's website.

During the LTA program, you will get to know our startup managers. They are Campus Founders employees who have already founded a startup. Based on their valuable experience, they can help community members with questions about their startup and support you.