🚀 Zukunft.Gründer*innen Demo Day – Where Impact Meets Innovation! 🌍
🚀 Zukunft.Gründer*innen Demo Day – Where Impact Meets Innovation! 🌍
📅 Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 🕘 09:00 – 13:30 CEST | 📍 CIC Berlin
Note: The Event will be held in English but Pitches might be also in German
Get ready for an inspiring morning of bold ideas, purpose-driven startups, and meaningful connections! After months of hard work, the Zukunft.Gründer*innen Accelerator cohort is stepping onto the stage to pitch their ventures — and you’re invited to witness it live.
This program was designed to empower the next generation of social entrepreneurs who are building solutions for a better tomorrow. It’s brought to life by Friends of Social Business e.V., the YY Foundation, and BNP Paribas Stiftung, in partnership with Zukunft.Gründen Venture Studio — rooted in the principles of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus and his vision of social business.
💡 What to Expect
09:00 – 09:30
☕ Arrival & Welcome Coffee
Check-in, connect with the community, and settle in at the beautiful CIC Berlin.
09:30 – 10:00
🎤 Opening Remarks
Welcome by Zukunft.Gründen and Friends of Social Business and program partners, jury, cohort, and what’s ahead.
You’ll also get a sneak peek into what happens after the Demo Day…
10:00 – 12:00
🚀 Startup Pitches (8 ventures)
3-minute pitch
7-minute jury Q&A & feedback
💥 Real impact. Real stories. Real innovation.
Includes a short coffee break at 10:50 ☕
✨ Krönefeld Showcase: "Tragfläche"
Right after the startup pitches, Krönefeld will present their latest product innovation "Tragfläche" and test their new branding in a live 3–5 minute on-stage slot.
🛞 Bonus: They’ll also bring one of their bikes for a hands-on product demo on site!
12:00 – 12:30
🎓 Closing Ceremony & Celebration
Closing thoughts
Certificate ceremony for the full cohort
12:30 – 13:30
🤝 Networking & Coffee/Lunch
Time to mingle, connect, and explore collaborations with light music, great people, and good vibes.
🌱 Meet the Startups
These 8 purpose-driven ventures are taking the stage to pitch their bold solutions for a better future. Get to know them in advance:
✨ Curious? Click on the links to check out their websites and follow their journey ahead of Demo Day.
⚡ Stay for More: Hackathon Kick-Off
Right after the Demo Day, the 3ZERO Club invites you to join their 3ZERO Creathon!
A co-creation sprint where participants develop real-world solutions for sustainability, future skills, and circular economy.
🔗 Details & sign-up here: https://www.friendsof3zero.de/
🎟️ Spots are limited – register now to be part of the movement!
We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the future of social innovation together! 💫
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Supported by Friends of Social Business, the YY Foundation, and BNP Paribas Stiftung, in partnership with Zukunft.Gründen.