Gründerstammtische, Dorfschule, Masterclasses, Uplevel-mentoring and SDDs are always best opportunities where experts exchange ideas on startup & innovation.
StartupDorf allows individual supporters with different interests an exciting space for action.
“Startups need advice and support from people who understand the unique challenges of fast-growing companies in tech. Startup entrepreneurs are selective in their choice and therefore seek expertise and recommendations in their networks. The very big consultancies and law firms are not always mentioned as references. This also applies to the referral of diverse expert knowledge. Expensive workshops and seminars are for the most part not feasible for startups, so with us, experts from our supporting members share their know-how in the Dorfschule and thus come into contact with founders. This way our network can be used professionally and leaves a lot of room for individuality.“
Hanns Tappen, Chairman StartupDorf & Founder betawerke – discover the startup way
As non-for profit association within the startup ecosystem in the Metropolregion Düsseldorf, we interact with all players to make one of the most exciting economic regions in Germany to a first tier startup hub of Europe. To achieve this goal, it needs not only us, we need additionally strong partners!
Can we help you with a membership question? We are at your disposal for a personal conversation. In the meantime, perhaps a look at our FAQ will help.
StartupDorf organizes events in four strategic work areas of the association, which are also oriented to the different phases of the development of a startup (stages). From the ideating phase, the concepting phase, the founding and validation phase, the growth phase (scailing), to the established company and the possible exit scenarios. Within these phases and our focus areas, StartupDorf has built a portfolio of event formats and programs over the years, as well as completed several events with collaborative partners.
For you as an individual supporting member there are many ways in which you can get involved on top of your membership. You can choose from several programs, if interest and capacity is given. Programs, such as Dorfschule, uplevel mentoring and the startup benefit program help you get into interaction with startups.
Over the years, in addition to our approximately 130 corporate members, more than 5,000 attendees and over 170 speakers have participated in our events.
One of the most important startup ecosystem players!
My first visit to the StartupDorf Gründerstammtisch was in 2015 and today I am happy to see our Ignition Founders there on stage. The StartupDorf is one of the most important startup ecosystem players in Düsseldorf, where founders meet like-minded people, experts and exciting personalities.
Maker Mindset!
For me, StartupDorf is a place where people with a maker mindset meet and exchange.
Vivid Community!
StartupDorf is a vivid community and point of contact for founders, startups. Be you a tech person, a marketing expert: Everyone is welcome and will find the right networking partner.
Annual club fees start at €50 for mentors and end at €150 for business angels or €200 for each coworking location.
Not a sole proprietor? But interested in a supporting membership for corporates?
Annual club fees start at €50 for mentors and end at €150 for business angels or €200 for each coworking location.
Not a sole proprietor? But interested in a supporting membership for corporates?