Startup Co-Founder Matching

This event brings together founders with startup ideas and talented people looking to join a startup in a structured, data-driven matching format.

Organized by SIBB –Digital Association Berlin-Brandenburg, this evening combines curated co-founder matching sessions with open networking. The matching process is supported by TribeSquare, which helps identify the most relevant connections before the event.

During the event you will also learn about the SIBB Incubator, a startup programme supporting early-stage founders building solutions in Cybersecurity and Trustworthy AI.

The evening will be moderated by Mario Liebrenz (SIBB).

⚠️ Important: Entry is only possible until 19:00, as the structured matching sessions begin shortly afterwards.

Agenda at a glance:
17:30 — Open Doors
18:00 — Check-in & Welcome 
18:30 — 1-Minute Startup Pitches 
19:00 — Curated Co-Founder Matching Sessions 
20:00 — Open Networking
21:00 — End of the Event

• Meet potential co-founders who match your skills, interests and ambitions
• Discover promising startup ideas looking for the right team members
• Connect with ambitious builders from the Berlin startup ecosystem
• Participate in curated one-on-one conversations instead of random networking
• Learn about equity-free startup funding opportunities through the SIBB Incubator

1️⃣ Register on Eventbrite and select the ticket category that best fits your role.

2️⃣ After registration, you will receive a short matching questionnaire (powered by TribeSquare) via email in your ticket confimation. Your response is important to identify the most relevant connections for you.

3️⃣ Based on your answers, you will receive personalized matches at the event.

4️⃣ During the event, you will meet your matches in short one-on-one sessions, followed by open networking with all participants.

If you are currently forming a startup team or already working on an idea, this event can also be your entry point to the SIBB Incubator.

The program supports early-stage startups developing solutions in Cybersecurity and Trustworthy AI.

Selected founders receive:

• €2,500 per month per founder for 10 months
• equity-free funding through the Berlin Startup Stipendium
• mentoring and expert support from the Berlin tech ecosystem
• access to investors, corporates and research partners

Applications are currently open.

👉 Learn more and apply here:

Mario Liebrenz – Program Manager, SIBB

• Program Manager for startup and innovation programs at SIBB 
• Responsible for the SIBB Incubator and several European startup initiatives 
• Organiser of founder and ecosystem events connecting startups, talent and partners in Berlin

• Founders looking for a co-founder
• Talented professionals who want to join a startup
• Developers, designers, product builders and business profiles
• People interested in building a startup in Berlin

By registering for this event, you consent to sharing your provided information with the event partners SIBB, TribeSquare, and CIC Berlin for organisational purposes.
Your data will be processed in accordance with GDPR regulations and will not be used for other purposes without your explicit consent.

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CIC Berlin, Lohmühlenstraße 65, Berlin, Germany

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