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About Founders Foundation gGmbH

Founders Foundation gGmbH is a non-profit accelerator based in Bielefeld, Germany, focused on educating and supporting the next generation of B2B tech entrepreneurs. It aims to build a sustainable startup ecosystem in the German Mittelstand through various programs.

Founders Foundation gGmbH is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 by Sebastian Borek and Dominik Gross, with the support of the Bertelsmann Stiftung. Based in Bielefeld, Germany, it focuses on training aspiring entrepreneurs and building a sustainable B2B startup ecosystem in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region. The organization invests in the education and development of entrepreneurs through its Founders Foundation Education Model, which encompasses the entire startup lifecycle, from idea generation to scaling. It offers various programs, including a Startup School, an Accelerator, and a Lab, to support startups at different stages and emphasizes connecting new and established businesses to foster innovation in the digital landscape.

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