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Foundersphere Events

EVENT CALENDAR

15 Jan

18:00 -20:00

ÄpplerTime with Tech Show Frankfurt

ÄpplerTime 2026!

TechQuartier, Platz der Einheit, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland

Über das Event

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Location & Uhrzeit

Datum: 15.01 18:00 - 15.01 20:00

Adresse: TechQuartier, Platz der Einheit, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland

Weitere Infos

Ticket: Registration necessary

Event Website

20 Jan

16:00 -19:30

EDITH Innovation Day 2026

Impulses for digitization for companies and municipalities

TechQuartier, Platz der Einheit, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland

Über das Event

On January 20, 2026, the European Digital Innovation Hub Hessen (EDITH) invites you to the third edition of the Innovation Day at TechQuartier and provides exciting insights into artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cyber security and digital tools.

This flagship event is a format of the EDITH initiative and is co-funded by the European Union as part of the Digital Europe program. The aim is to promote the digital transformation of SMEs and municipalities and to make the region one of the smartest and most sustainable in Europe.

👥 Who is the event for?
SMEs, local authorities, start-ups, researchers and anyone who wants to drive digital change. Take the opportunity to gain new impetus, share ideas and accelerate the digital transformation.

🤝 Our strong partners:

Under the leadership of the House of Digital Transformation (HoDT), partners such as hessian.AI, Fraunhofer SIT | ATHENE, Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, SKAD AG and TechQuartier are pooling their expertise to support companies, start-ups and local authorities with digitalization free of charge. Together, we drive innovation, create connections and promote practical digital solutions.

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Location & Uhrzeit

Datum: 20.01 16:00 - 20.01 19:30

Adresse: TechQuartier, Platz der Einheit, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland

Weitere Infos

Ticket: Registration necessary

Event Website

5 Mar

12:00 -20:00

Female Founders Venture Summit

Am Hauptbahnhof 6, Bonn, Deutschland

Über das Event

At the Female Founders Venture Summit of DIGITALHUB.DE, the largest female founders event in NRW, there will not only be an appearance by Minister Mona Neubaur, panels, keynotes and workshops, but also a pitch competition for the NRW Female Innovation Award 2026! The prizes are €1,500 for first place, €1,000 for second place and €500 for third place – all sponsored by Sparkasse KölnBonn!

Secure your ticket for the event on 05.03.2026 here, register here by 09.02. if you want to pitch for the award in front of the almost 200 participants and let the anticipation rise!

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Location & Uhrzeit

Datum: 5.03 12:00 - 5.03 20:00

Adresse: Am Hauptbahnhof 6, Bonn, Deutschland

Weitere Infos

Ticket: Ticket purchase

Event Website

7 May

10:00 -20:00

Growth Alliance Networking Summit 2026

FUTURE FARMING

NEUE KAISER, Kaiserstraße, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland

Über das Event

Rentenbank and TechQuartier invite you to the 2026 edition of the Growth Alliance Networking Summit – GANS26. Once again this year, innovators and decision-makers from the entire agricultural and food industry will come together to drive meaningful change and shape the future of the industry together.

GANS26 is more than just a networking event – it is a place of collaboration where leading minds from agriculture, politics, media, start-ups, business and research exchange ideas, initiate innovations and develop sustainable solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. This year, we are focusing on two central topics in particular: the role of technological innovations for the future of livestock farming and the transformative power of modern plant breeding for resilient, climate-adapted and resource-efficient agricultural systems.

You can look forward to inspiring presentations, start-up pitches and open discussions that will open up new perspectives on the latest developments in the agriculture and food industry. Whether you want to gain new insights, share your expertise or build long-term partnerships, GANS26 is the place to be.

Join us and become part of a growing community that is rethinking the future of food and agriculture.

Find out more on our website: https://growthalliance.de/

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Location & Uhrzeit

Datum: 7.05 10:00 - 7.05 20:00

Adresse: NEUE KAISER, Kaiserstraße, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland

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Ticket: Ticket purchase

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Founders’ Poker

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We connect entrepreneurs in a playful setting

Exclusive networking for the biggest German startup scenes! With founders, investors and strategic partners from media & business.

Gründerpokern brings together 100 exciting participants in special locations to play against each other – but to talk to each other. Even those who lose gain contacts.

VIRTUAL ROUND TABLES

In our Virtual Round Table format we deal with a whole range of topics. If you missed a date, you can find the recordings here. However, to take advantage of the opportunity for networking and matchmaking afterwards, it is advisable to attend live. We look forward to seeing you!

Exchange, network, connect.

PARTNER EVENTS

Join us and take advantage of the wide range of events to make valuable connections, expand your knowledge and network with the startup community.

Together with our partners, we organise exclusive networking events that are specifically tailored to the needs of start-ups and players. Here you have the chance to make targeted contacts and network with important players from the Foundersphere platform.

The prerequisite is that you have a complete profile on Foundersphere. Also make sure to keep your profile details up to date.

Be part of it!

FAQ

Our Virtual Round Tables are freely accessible to all. Just check our event calendar for a date with a topic that interests you and save it in your calendar.

Yes we record the expert inputs, as well as the subsequent questions and discussions, and make them available on our website afterwards. You are welcome to watch the videos afterwards. The networking sessions that follow will not be recorded, therefore you will have to attend live to benefit from these.

We determine the topics of the Virtual Round Tables according to current trends and then invite speakers from our network. If you are an expert in a specific field and you could imagine sharing your view/knowledge with like-minded people at a Virtual Round Table, please contact us. Then we will bookmark you for your subject in our database.

If you have any further questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time using the contact form on the homepage.

We want to have a diverse mix of participants at the events. Therefore, there are no tickets on sale. You can only purchase a ticket once your data has been checked and you have been added to the mail distribution list. To get on the list, click the button in the Founders Poker area and fill out the following form. Please don’t forget to include a LinkedIn profile so that we can get an idea of who you are.

Tickets are available from 60,- net and include all food, drinks (also long drinks) and the one-time participation in the poker tournament for high-quality non-cash prizes.

Admission from 18:00: The doors will open at 18:30 and we will welcome the first participants who have arrived. You will get your name badge at the entrance. Please do not forget your (electronic) ticket.

Event start 19:00: The first business cards are exchanged over a welcome drink and snacks. A half-hour introductory round is offered for poker newcomers.

Tunier start from 19:30: Here we go. The participants take the places drawn by lot. Handshakes at the table and the first round begins.

Dinner break around 21:00: Time for a short break. The first players have left the tournament and end the evening in the lounge area or use the 2nd chance tables. Networking will be continued over good food.

Continuation of the tournament from 22:00: Final spurt. Whoever can stack a lot of chips in front of them now has a good chance of making the final table. The winners of the 2nd chance tables come back to the main tournament. The lounge area is open to everyone who wants to enjoy drinks and conversations.

Later in the evening: The event will come to an end. Even though only the winners take home prizes, everyone will have enjoyed a nice evening making new connections. After the award ceremony is before the next event.

A few answers to frequently asked questions: Dress code is smart casual. If you are ever late, there will be a way for you to still play. We play Texas Hold’em in tournament format with real tables and real croupiers. Box office only possible in exceptional cases.