The hardest part of building a startup is finding the right people.
Great ideas often fail not because of the concept, but because the founding team doesn’t fit. Finding someone who shares your ambition, complements your skills, and is ready to build something meaningful is harder than it sounds.
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
💡 What you gain from 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
How the Matching Works
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.
🚀 Apply for the SIBB Incubator
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:
https://sibb.de/incubator
🧑🏫 About the Host
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
🎯 Who should attend
• 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
Data Privacy
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.
