Discover. Join. Make an Impact.

The goal is to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere, gain insights into Futury and The Venture Mentoring Team, and exchange ideas with each other.

For the first time, we’re bringing our alumni, startups and entrepreneurship communities together — connecting the brightest minds from Futury, Frankfurt School, Goethe University Frankfurt, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and TU Darmstadt.

🥐 Founders Breakfast – Bits & Pretzels Warmup & Networking

Matching event for early-stage founders and talents including ideation workshops.

From Quantum Science to Real-World Impact

Quantum technologies are moving from the lab into the real world; opening new possibilities across computing, cybersecurity, sensing, and beyond.

Two-day bootcamp where researchers test their research against real market needs and build a first business model — with feedback from industry, founders and peers.

Futury on-site with Startup Germany and the local ecosystem at Bits & Pretzels 2026.

Very early-stage founders pitch their startup ideas (1–2 minutes) and receive structured, honest feedback from the group and coach. The session combines practical input on user research and validation with live idea challenges, helping participants test assumptions, refine their concept, and define clear next steps before building.

RUN N RAVE is a community event where sports and entrepreneurship enthusiasts come together and go jogging to music. The event is intended for exchanging ideas, networking, and having fun.

The Goethe Startup School of the Goethe Unibator is a one-week, practice-oriented program for aspiring founders and entrepreneurs. In interactive workshops and seminars, experienced experts provide knowledge on startup topics such as idea development, financing, marketing, and pitching.

Backed by hands-on experience in industry and consulting, Hightide helps founders master modern B2B marketing on LinkedIn and their websites. In this masterclass, co-founder Caro shows you how to turn your LinkedIn presence into a powerful founder positioning tool:

Why personal branding matters — and how to define yours
Building a content strategy that reaches the right audience
Setting up a strong personal profile (and when to use it over your company page)

Since Caro also works closely with technical founders, she'll share tips on balancing technical content with broader topics. Expect an interactive session with live polling — plus a bonus for early participants: a short homework assignment with individual feedback.

The foundersXchange is organized by HIGHEST, ATHENE Digital Hub Cybersecurity, hessian.AI, HUB31, cesah and YUBIZZ, the start-up initiative of h_da.

Over 32 hours, interdisciplinary teams tackle a real industry challenge and turn a first idea into a working prototype. You'll build something you can actually show, with mentors on hand whenever you get stuck, and pitch it to decision-makers at the end.

Very early-stage founders pitch their startup ideas (1–2 minutes) and receive structured, honest feedback from the group and coach. The session combines practical input on user research and validation with live idea challenges, helping participants test assumptions, refine their concept, and define clear next steps before building.

At #INNODAY26 on 29 October 2026 in Darmstadt, entrepreneurial spirit and innovation meet business, science and politics. More than 100 exhibitors, inspiring keynotes and the Start-up Pitch Corner offer a diverse supporting programme with numerous networking formats and workshops.

The focus of "Match & Grow in RLP" is on innovative startup solutions to current economic and societal challenges. The event brings together startups from across Germany with established companies, investors, and innovation stakeholders.

Over 32 hours, interdisciplinary teams tackle a real industry challenge and turn a first idea into a working prototype. You'll build something you can actually show, with mentors on hand whenever you get stuck, and pitch it to decision-makers at the end.

Two-day bootcamp where researchers test their research against real market needs and build a first business model — with feedback from industry, founders and peers.

Very early-stage founders pitch their startup ideas (1–2 minutes) and receive structured, honest feedback from the group and coach. The session combines practical input on user research and validation with live idea challenges, helping participants test assumptions, refine their concept, and define clear next steps before building.

The foundersXchange is organized by HIGHEST, ATHENE Digital Hub Cybersecurity, hessian.AI, HUB31, cesah and YUBIZZ, the startup initiative of h_da.