Free entry! In our interactive workshop, you will work individually on your project or idea – with the help of the Lego® Serious Play Method®. This method enables you to playfully and visually grasp complex issues and develop solutions that you might otherwise overlook. You will find concrete answers to your current questions and sharpen …

Workshop Prototyping with Lego Serious Play | September 25, 2024 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Read More »

Invitation to the networking event with panel discussion: Together with the project Comparti we want to bring together women with an international history in Chemnitz and discuss their challenges and opportunities in the world of work in Chemnitz. What you can expect: 16:00 – 17:00: Networking over coffee and cake 17:00 – 18:00: Panel discussion …

Networking event with panel discussion: ‘International women’s power in Chemnitz – perspectives in the world of work’ | 26.09.24 | 4-7 pm Read More »

Learn everything you need to know about impact with Franzi from Acker e.V.! Contents: During the workshop on the topic of impact logic/impact model, you will receive a sound introduction to the basics of impact analysis. Using practical examples, methods and exercises, we will show you which tools are essential for impact-orientated work, how to …

Workshop impact logic and impact model | 24.07.24 | 4-6 PM Read More »

Soon it’s time again! 🤩 Make a note of 17.08.2024, because it’s Ideengarage again! Between 12 and 4 pm it’s all happening at Weltecho. This year’s theme is: “Summer, Sun, Social Entrepreneurship”. 🗓 When? On 17 August 2024, from 12 to 4 pm📍 Where? Place: Weltecho, Annaberger Str. 24, 09111 Chemnitz The Ideengarage is aimed …

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The German Social Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024 (DSEM) is now available! Conducted by Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland, this study offers policymakers, businesses, academia, and civil society an in-depth look at the ecosystem, revealing the potential and challenges of social entrepreneurship. This year’s DSEM highlights that surveyed social enterprises are established, impact-driven, environmentally conscious, digital, and female-led. …

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We met Manja Hartmann from the IHK Chemnitz (Annaberg-Buchholz branch) at the “Day of Sustainable Start-up Consultancy” in 2023. Enthusiastic about our concept of a start-up lab, the question quickly arose: Does the Ore Mountain region need such a project? The answer was a resounding yes! Together with other committed stakeholders from the Ore Mountains, …

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Our kick-off for the new round of our scholarship programme took place on 23.05.2024 at Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz. The five applicants presented their ideas to the jury. At the beginning, our scholarship holder Josef talked about his experiences from the last round of the programme. As he joined later last year, his start-up idea ‘U Brambory’ …

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On 14 March, a diverse audience from the worlds of culture, business, science and civil society gathered to get to know the Gründungsgarage’s up-and-coming talents. Some of our 2023 scholarship recipients presented the highlights and challenges of their entrepreneurial journey in crisp pitches, followed by a relaxed exchange and networking over delicious food and drinks. …

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Head full of ideas? Our scholarship is the right place for you! We are looking for social and/or cultural start-up projects in Chemnitz and the surrounding area. As a future scholarship holder, you will be accompanied by us from May to December 2023 in a coaching and consulting process. You get the opportunity to exchange …

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**Catch-up date** Eight months have already passed since the kick-off event of our scholarship programme in May. Eight months of learning, working, having fun and networking! During this time, our founders have turned their ideas and visions into concrete projects and have outgrown themselves. It is therefore a great pleasure for us to invite you …

**CATCH-UP DATE** Pitch Night and Information event | 14.03.2024 | 5-7 PM Read More »