Free entry!
On 16 and 17 May, we cordially invite you to the Ideengarage, our special community event under the motto ‘Creative start-ups, sustainable impact: (start-up) ideas from Chemnitz and East Germany for Europe and the world’.
Sustainably committed? Ideengarage makes it possible! Your workshop for a better world.
The Ideengarage is aimed at people who are socially, creatively and sustainably committed, who want to network with like-minded people and anyone with inspiring visions. We create space for your inventive spirit and want to move from thinking to doing together.
This time, we are using the Social Hackathon method to work out how project ideas from Chemnitz and eastern Germany can not only strengthen the local economy, but also have a sustainable, future-oriented impact on a European and global level. This is our highlight in the year of Chemnitz as European Capital of Culture 2025.
Event details:
Date: 16/17 May 2025
Time: approx. 12:00 – 18:00 and 11:00 – 16:00
Location: Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz, 09130 Chemnitz
Event highlights:
Kindergarage: Here your little inventors can let off steam with various activities while you network with others. With popcorn, soap bubbles, face painting, tattoos and painting with glitter, a good mood is guaranteed. You can take a break with your little ones in a separate area if necessary. There is also a breastfeeding and nappy-changing corner waiting for you.
Social Hackathon: Various teams work on a central question regarding the prospects of staying in the region and equal opportunities, work on possible solutions and develop creative approaches. The ideas are then presented and awarded prizes.
Ideas speed dating: Classic speed dating is a thing of the past. We will find a partner for your next project.
Garage moments: Where local ideas meet global sustainability – stories from founders and entrepreneurs.
Founder stands: The scholarship holders of recent years present their start-up ideas to you.
The feel-good factor is not neglected either. Cool drinks, delicious food and snacks await you.
Join us and experience two exciting days full of dialogue, new ideas and shared visions. Let’s make the world a better place together!