Startup communities in Dresden

In-Person

boOst Startup Factory, based in Dresden, offers comprehensive support for startups by combining universities, accelerators, coworking spaces, investors, and industry partners. The target audience includes both founders and established companies seeking innovation and growth. boOst fosters the creation of new companies and supports existing startups in market development and international expansion. The platform provides hands-on problem-solving with industry partners and prepares founders for growth in new markets.

In-Person

dresden|exists, based in Dresden, offers comprehensive support for startups through interdisciplinary consulting, specialised qualification programmes and a strong network. The target group includes students, alumni and researchers from Dresden's universities and research institutions. dresden|exists supports founders from the initial business idea through to successful company formation and boasts an impressive track record of more than 700 founded startups. The organisation also provides assistance with financing and promotes entrepreneurial thinking.

In-Person

Student-founded Dresden entrepreneurship community running GründerStammtisch, workshops, mentoring, and startup networking events since 2013.

Hybrid

Europe-wide deeptech founder community and mentor network supporting IP-based B2B hardware startups through matchmaking events and the HighTech Growth Club.

In-Person

Silicon Saxony, based in Dresden, offers startups a platform to network with established companies and research institutions to promote their economic and technological development. The target audience is primarily DeepTech startups, who can benefit from services such as investor matching and individual consulting. Silicon Saxony is one of Europe's largest industry networks in the semiconductor and microsystems industry and enables exchange with potential investors as well as participation in events such as Silicon Saxony Day.