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We Train the Next Generation of Successful Founders and build an Impactful B2B Startup Ecosystem in the Heart of the German Mittelstand

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Empowering Entrepreneurs

At the Founders Foundation, we train the next generation of successful founders, right in the heart of the German Mittelstand – the family businesses, the salt-of-the-earth type companies that form the backbone of the German economy. We are pioneering the training of founders using our very own Founders Foundation Education Model.

By creating a lasting and effective B2B startup ecosystem, we connect New and Old Business. We actively help shape the digital future out of Ostwestfalen-Lippe, a region characterized by both modern urban spaces and large rural areas. In this context, we launched the tech conference “Hinterland of Things” in 2018.

As a non-profit organization, the heart of all our efforts is the success- and impactful cultivation of tomorrow’s founders. We do not take any shares in the companies.

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Then transform your theoretical business case into a working business model.
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FINAL PITCH DAY

An evening where the visions of tomorrow take shape! The big pitch day of the EdTech Next Academy and Founders Foundation Startup School is just around the corner. 8 teams, 1 stage: Four promising teams from each of our renowned programs will present their innovative ideas and solutions. The Startups of Tomorrow: these Founders:in are not just participants in our programs, they could be the pioneering startups of the next few years. Get exclusive insights into their visions before they make it big.
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EdTEch Next Report

The education technology industry is undergoing remarkable change, and sound data is critical to understanding and leveraging that change. The Founders Foundation in Bielefeld, Germany, has launched the EdTech Next initiative to provide targeted support for innovative projects in the education sector. The data from the EdTech Next Report therefore offers deep insight into the potential and dynamics of this sector and is essential for anyone interested in the future of education technology.
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HINTERLAND 2023 RECAP

5 years Hinterland of Things - Exciting insights and voices from the press in our blog!

East Westphalia-Lippe becomes the hotspot for the international startup and VC scene.

More than 1500 participants, +100 speakers and leading media companies met in Bielefeld on June 14, 2023 to take a look into the future. Read about the insights they gained exclusively in our blog!

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STATE COMPETITION KICKS OFF TO FIND THE BEST STARTUPS IN NRW FOR “TOP 24 IN 2024” LIST AND AWARD 50,OOO EUROS IN PRIZE MONEY

The NRW Ministry of Economic Affairs has been awarding the OUT OF THE BOX.NRW state prize to the best digital startups from North Rhine-Westphalia since...

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Beitrag 10 Gründe Scheitern Startups

The 10 Most Common Reasons Why Startups Fail

There are many different reasons why a startup fails that entirely depend on the type of company a startup is trying to build and which...

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Startup gründen Beitrag

Launching a Startup: 8 Steps for Building Your Startup

Starting your own company is both exciting and challenging. We'll show you which steps to take when launching your own startup and how to hit...

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Startup Ideen

How to Find The Best Startup Ideas for Your Own Company

We show you how you as a founder can recognize a great startup idea and which areas currently offer good chances for new business ideas.

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Christian Rebernik über Business Opportunities

Christian Rebernik On Business Opportunities

How do you recognize a business opportunity? Which idea is best suited to you and the market? Christian Rebernik, CEO of Tomorrow Education provides answers...

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Verena Pausder - Entrepreneurial Mindset

Verena Pausder about the Entrepreneurial Mindest as Foun´dation for Your Startup

What kind of mindest do you need to be sucessful with your startup? Verena Pausder tells you all you need know.

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