fXc Sommerfest special 2026: foundersXchange meets Founders Forum for Sustainability!
Summer, startups, and great conversations – we look forward to seeing you! ☀️
On August 12, 2026, foundersXchange and the Founders Forum Hessen will once again bring the startup community together at Weststadtcafé Darmstadt. You can look forward to a relaxed evening with exchange, networking, barbecue, drinks, and a summery atmosphere.
Whether you are a founder, interested in starting your own business, or simply curious about the regional startup scene – the Summer Festival is the perfect opportunity to make new connections, share ideas, and enjoy a great evening together.
Program highlights:
The evening will begin with a short impulse and then move straight into open exchange: During the Open-Air Open Mic, you can present your ideas, share your thoughts, or get inspired by the pitches and contributions of others.
To help you settle in, there will be a welcome drink on the house. After that, there will be plenty of space for relaxed networking, new connections, and good conversations – whether during water pong, at the table soccer table, with cornhole, or simply in a laid-back summer atmosphere.
Small snacks will also be provided, including vegetarian options. Anyone who would like to add something to the buffet is welcome to bring something along, for example a salad, dessert, or something for the grill.
Good to know: You are welcome to bring food. Please do not bring your own drinks.
We look forward to an inspiring, relaxed, and summery evening with you!
Your teams from foundersXchange & Founders Forum for Sustainability
#foundersXchange
We’re here to support you! foundersXchange is a joint initiative by hessian.AI – the Hessian Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, the innovation and startup center HIGHEST, the startup incubator ATHENE Digital Hub Cybersecurity, the Center for Satellite Navigation Hessen (cesah), the HUB31 Technology and Startup Center, and yubizz! of Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (h_da). Together, we regularly host the foundersXchange to discuss current and relevant topics in the startup ecosystem.
#foundersforumforsustainability
StartHub Hessen and TechQuartier invite you to connect with other founders of sustainable and green startups in Hesse and the Rhine-Main region. The Founders Forum provides a platform across Hesse for green startups to exchange ideas, share experiences, and grow together.