Since 2013 by founders for founders with monthly events and many member benefits
Bringing stakeholders together, fostering startup culture and providing proven support for founders. In order for 1st Class Entrepreneurship and Innovation to further establish itself in the Rhine and Ruhr region, we offer all stakeholders of the startup ecosystem event formats, support programs and suitable club memberships according to their own business perspective. All this is realized completely independently and on a voluntary basis and is based on 4 pillars: Matchmaking, Educating, Advocating and PR & Storytelling.
Since 2013 by founders for founders with monthly events and many member benefits
Bringing stakeholders together, fostering startup culture and providing proven support for founders. In order for 1st Class Entrepreneurship and Innovation to further establish itself in the Rhine and Ruhr region, we offer all stakeholders of the startup ecosystem event formats, support programs and suitable club memberships according to their own business perspective. All this is realized completely independently and on a voluntary basis and is based on 4 pillars: Matchmaking, Educating, Advocating and PR & Storytelling.
Matchmaking
Matchmaking
Educating
Educating
Advocating
Advocating
PR & Storytelling
PR & Storytelling
Meet awesome founders and share ideas in our club!
From early stage startups to scaleups. In one of the oldest Startup Club's in Germany you will find the pioneers of the 21st century in the metropolitan region of Düsseldorf. Read what our club members say!
Meet awesome founders and share ideas in our club!
From early stage startups to scaleups. In one of the oldest Startup Club's in Germany you will find the pioneers of the 21st century in the metropolitan region of Düsseldorf. Read what our club members say!
Dr. Alice Martin
"High recommendation: Startupdorf has an authentic vibe and great support for the network of young startups." - Alice Martin about StartupDorf
Co-Founder & COO dermanostic
Dr. Monika Hauck
"StartupDorf is an independent platform which professionally supports startups in Düsseldorf for years and connects them with relevant stakeholders." - Monika Hauck about StartupDorf
Founder & CEO Repair Rebels
Sascha Poggemann
"Think global and ambitious for your startup journey but know where your roots and local community are" - Sascha Poggemann about StartupDorf
Co-Founder & COO Cognigy
Check out our other startup club members
Member startups and club supporters are regularly featured at our monthly events, online, and in our newsletters.
Check out our other startup club members
Member startups and club supporters are regularly featured at our monthly events, online, and in our newsletters.
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Latest news from StartupDorf
What’s new and upcoming in the community and much more!
Latest news from StartupDorf
What’s new and upcoming in the community and much more!
Ninja Pitch – The New Event Format for Founders in and beyond Düsseldorf by StartupDorf in Cooperation with WHU
2 minutes. No slides. Full attention. On June 11, 2025, we’re launching Ninja Pitch & Networking – a fast-paced new event format powered by StartupDorf and the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Campus Düsseldorf. Why a Pitch Format? Pitch events are more than competitions – they are performance labs for founders.They push you...
Unicorn Pitch Grand Final 2025 (Recap)
The StartupDorf Unicorn of the Year 2025: Christian Senfleben with Wellenpuls The Unicorn Pitch Grand Final 2025 was once again an evening full of energy, compelling ideas, and meaningful conversations. Five startups from North Rhine-Westphalia presented their ventures in front of the jury and audience – in a fully booked venue with a waiting list....
Review: Unicorn Pitch – Final Unicorn Pitch of the 2024 Series on November 20, 2024
On November 20, 2024, the fourth and final round of the Unicorn Pitch Series 2024 took place. Once again, the Factory Campus in Düsseldorf served as the ideal venue, offering an open and inspiring atmosphere perfectly suited for this event. The evening began with a warm welcome from Hanns Tappen, Founder and Chairman of StartupDorf...
Review: Unicorn Pitch – Third Round on September 4, 2024
Review: Unicorn Pitch – Third Round on September 4, 2024 On September 4, 2024, the third round of the Unicorn Pitch Series took place at Factory Campus, a familiar location and long-time supporter of StartupDorf. The evening began with warm greetings from Hanns Tappen, Founder and Chairman of StartupDorf e.V., and Silke Roggermann, the new...
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Join us and benefit from our programs and our long-standing efforts to build a better startup ecosystem in Düsseldorf and the entire Düsseldorf administrative district.
Join us!
Join us and benefit from our programs and our long-standing efforts to build a better startup ecosystem in Düsseldorf and the entire Düsseldorf administrative district.
Our goal is to be a one-stop source for regional startups by connecting them with each other, founders, investors, mentors and experts so that we all can engage, grow, and help build a thriving entrepreneurial community to make one of the most exciting economic regions in Germany to a first tier startup hub of Europe.
Are you an individual or company interested in taking advantage of the benefits that StartupDorf offer to its members? Then become a StartupDorf member today and be part of a vibrant startup community.
Thriving community
Hearing what the community has to say!
Thriving community
Hearing what the community has to say!
Georgis Tesfamariam
For me, StartupDorf is a place where people with a maker mindset meet and exchange.
Founder Contio
Daniel Bartel
StartupDorf is an excellent community. For founders and those interested, it creates the space needed for those innovative heroes of a desirable future!
Innovation Catalyst
Shama Patel
StartupDorf is a place for founders where they can focus on finding their priorities and develop concrete actions.
Founder Drive Change
Since 2013
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40221 Düsseldorf
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