Female Founders Hub
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The female founders hub
Only 1 in 5 startups has a woman on the founding team – let’s work on that!
We make female founders visible, inspire and inform – nationwide. Because strong role models change the world. Our platform offers female founders the opportunity to learn from other women, discover valuable contact points and events and become part of the “It takes a woman to raise a startup” movement.
Information
You will find bundled information on the Female Founders ecosystem, digital profiles of relevant contact points and female-founded startups.
Inspiration
The Female Founders Hub makes female role models visible: through inspiring female founder stories from different perspectives and a social media campaign that highlights female founders from the past and present. Under the slogan “It takes a woman”, we are jointly setting an example for more female visibility in the startup world.
Visibility
The Female Founders Hub makes female role models visible: through inspiring female founder stories from different perspectives and a social media campaign that highlights female founders from the past and present. Under the slogan ‘It takes a woman’, we are jointly setting an example for more visibility in the start-up world.
Female Founders’ stories
Zwei Generationen, ein Löffel Mut – die Gründungsgeschichte hinter Corridge
Cookies mit Charakter: Wie Linda mit CREAM den deutschen Keksmarkt neu denkt
Rethinking care: Gabriele Schwan on her vision with GuideCare
PIKAPAK: Sustainable transportation in the city with the world’s first parcel backpack
Cooking as a service: Homemade food for everyone – the idea behind Joy and Meal
Self-coaching as the key to personal and professional success – Evelyn about Coach Thyself
With science and entrepreneurial spirit: How Dr. Aurelia Engelsberger navigates companies through transformation
Saskia Reuter and Aluco: Intelligent solutions for the challenges of the logistics industry
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2025
Would you also like to be featured for free on the Female Founders visualization? Then become part of Foundersphere!
At least 50% of the founding team must be female.
The final graphic with the entire ecosystem will be published in Q2 2025
Events
4 May
How to Successfully Apply to StartUpConnect (Webinar Q2 2026)
Calling all telecommunications researchers and startups!
Online via Microsoft Teams / In person at Lanolinfabrik
About the event
StartUpConnect is a funding initiative of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space aimed at creating a high-performing startup and innovation ecosystem and reducing one-sided dependencies in the field of modern and future telecommunication technologies.
Whether you’re a telecom researcher exploring commercialisation pathways or a startup founder developing next-generation communication technologies, this session will help you make the most of your application to the xG-Incubator and our partner incubators.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
In this 60-minute session, you’ll gain:
- A step-by-step walkthrough of the StartUpConnect application process
- A clearer understanding of how to assess yourself on your startup journey, and identify the next steps toward growth
- Insights into what reviewers look for in strong applications
- How to position your idea, team, and technology for maximum impact
- Common pitfalls to avoid when applying
- A look at the support, mentorship, and funding available through our program
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Researchers in telecommunications and related fields exploring startup opportunities or tech transfer pathways
- Early-stage founders and innovation-driven entrepreneurs aiming to advance the telecommunications field
- Teams preparing an application for one of the StartUpConnect incubators
- Anyone interested in joining the xG-ecosystem
WHAT THE XG-INCUBATOR OFFERS
- Up to 800,000 EUR in equity-free funding
- Access to state-of-the-art lab infrastructure, testbeds, and more at xG-RIC
- Support from experts at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI
- Tailored coaching on value propositions, audience targeting, go-to-market strategy, and more
Location & time
Date: 4.05 11:00 - 4.05 12:00
Address: Online via Microsoft Teams / In person at Lanolinfabrik

27 Jul
How to Successfully Apply to StartUpConnect (Webinar Q3 2026)
Calling all telecommunications researchers and startups!
Online via Microsoft Teams / In person at Lanolinfabrik
About the event
StartUpConnect is a funding initiative of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space aimed at creating a high-performing startup and innovation ecosystem and reducing one-sided dependencies in the field of modern and future telecommunication technologies.
Whether you’re a telecom researcher exploring commercialisation pathways or a startup founder developing next-generation communication technologies, this session will help you make the most of your application to the xG-Incubator and our partner incubators.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
In this 60-minute session, you’ll gain:
- A step-by-step walkthrough of the StartUpConnect application process
- A clearer understanding of how to assess yourself on your startup journey, and identify the next steps toward growth
- Insights into what reviewers look for in strong applications
- How to position your idea, team, and technology for maximum impact
- Common pitfalls to avoid when applying
- A look at the support, mentorship, and funding available through our program
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This webinar is ideal for:
- Researchers in telecommunications and related fields exploring startup opportunities or tech transfer pathways
- Early-stage founders and innovation-driven entrepreneurs aiming to advance the telecommunications field
- Teams preparing an application for one of the StartUpConnect incubators
- Anyone interested in joining the xG-ecosystem
WHAT THE XG-INCUBATOR OFFERS
- Up to 800,000 EUR in equity-free funding
- Access to state-of-the-art lab infrastructure, testbeds, and more at xG-RIC
- Support from experts at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI
- Tailored coaching on value propositions, audience targeting, go-to-market strategy, and more
Location & time
Date: 27.07 11:00 - 27.07 12:00
Address: Online via Microsoft Teams / In person at Lanolinfabrik

Faces of Voices & Visionaries
Faces of Voices & Visionaries” recognizes the supporters who are driving the #itTakesAWoman movement forward with their various contributions and actively shaping the female founder scene. Whether through their own initiatives, social media presence or advisory support – each of these supporters contributes in their own way to promoting the visibility and strengthening of female founders. Here we present the people and organizations whose commitment turns visions into reality.
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