futureSAX mentoring network
Sächsisches Mentoring-Netzwerk (futureSAX)
Free long-term 1:1 mentoring by an experienced entrepreneur. Provided by futureSAX (innovation platform of the Free State of Saxony).
Key facts
- Amount
- Free long-term 1:1 mentoring by an experienced entrepreneur
- Duration
- Not fixed
- Type
- Coaching
- Who receives it
- Founder or team
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Unclear
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE
- Location
- Business in Saxony
Who can apply
- Your business is at least one year old
What usually blocks applicants
- Business younger than one year
Deadline and timing
Next deadline: 31 December 2026
Matched at the end of each quarter; next cut-off 31 Dec 2026.
Frequently asked
How much does futureSAX mentoring network pay?
Free long-term 1:1 mentoring by an experienced entrepreneur
Who can apply for futureSAX mentoring network?
Your business is at least one year old
When is the futureSAX mentoring network deadline?
Matched at the end of each quarter; next cut-off 31 Dec 2026.
Where do I apply for futureSAX mentoring network?
On the official page: https://www.futuresax.de/kosmos/saechsisches-mentoring-netzwerk. Applications are accepted in DE.
Do I have to pay back futureSAX mentoring network or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for futureSAX mentoring network?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 9 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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