founders.festival

Let’s face it. Aachen is a startup city.

For years, the founders in our startup ecosystem have been shaping the local culture, society, work and industry. Time to recognize their impact on our city.
 
That’s why for this year’s top event of Startup Week Aachen, we’re switching things up: We’re giving entrepreneurial minds in Aachen the stage they deserve: in the heart of Aachen at Elisengarten.

Everyone can be a founder.

Our founders.festival is for everyone. Whether you already have a specific startup idea or no relation to entrepreneurship at all – this is your entry point into the ecosystem.
 
Think food trucks, cold drinks, fun challenges, hang-out sessions and live music on stage by special surprise act.

Let’s break it down. founders.

Throughout the day, you will have the chance to dive deep into the Aachen startup ecosystem with an entertaining on-stage program, featuring inspiring founder stories, special pitch battles, interactive audience sessions and presentations of the latest innovations in our ecosystem.

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In addition to the on-stage action, you will explore entrepreneurship first-hand in a relaxed festival atmosphere. Grab a drink, get some food and learn more about the startups in our city. Get to know our founders through quizzes, games or sports challenges.

Let’s meet in the ♥ of Aachen.

When: Fr, 10. Juli 2026, 10:00 - 22:00

Where:

Elisengarten Aachen
Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz
52062 Aachen

We can’t wait to meet you!