fXc Sommerfest special 2026: foundersXchange meets StartHub Hessen!
Let’s enjoy the summer together! ☀️
Together with the StartHub Hessen, we cordially invite you to our summer party—on August 12, 2026, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Weststadtcafé in Darmstadt.
What to expect:
Meet founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and startup enthusiasts in a relaxed summer atmosphere—with a barbecue, drinks, a great vibe, and inspiring conversations.
✨ Highlights of the evening:
🎤 Open-air open mic: After a brief introduction, the stage is yours—pitch your idea or listen to innovative and inspiring ideas
🍹 Complimentary welcome drink
🎲 Games & Networking: Connect with like-minded people, have fun, and make new contacts while playing waterpong, foosball, and cornhole
🔥 Community barbecue & buffet—we’ll provide some light bites (including vegetarian options).
If you’d like to contribute something to the buffet (e.g., a salad, dessert, or something to grill), you’re more than welcome to do so.
📌 Note:
Feel free to bring food—but please do not bring your own drinks.
We look forward to a great summer evening with you! 🎉
Your teams at foundersXchange & StartHub Hessen
#foundersXchange
We’re here to support you! The Hessian Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (hessian.AI), the Innovation and Startup Center HIGHEST, the startup incubator ATHENE Digital Hub Cybersecurity, the Center for Satellite Navigation in Hesse (cesah), the Technology and Startup Center HUB31, and yubizz! Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (h_da) are jointly organizing foundersXchange, which focuses on a variety of current topics.
#StartHubHessen
StartHub Hessen is the central hub for the startup scene in Hesse.
On behalf of the Hesse Ministry of Economic Affairs and as part of Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH, StartHub Hessen offers founders the best long-term conditions for launching their businesses.
The motto: Let’s Connect! StartHub Hessen connects startups and aspiring entrepreneurs with relevant contacts, support programs, and funding opportunities, and brings the Hessian startup ecosystem together through events and matchmaking.
NETWORKING:
Building networks, connecting startups with relevant contacts, and strengthening collaboration within the Hessian startup ecosystem.
ADVISORY SERVICES:
Guidance on financing options, funding opportunities, and all topics relevant to starting a business.
VISIBILITY:
Visibility for startups and the Hessian startup ecosystem—both within and outside of Hesse.