Cooperation with FoundFactory - search and find co-founders

Are you looking for a co-founder for your start-up idea or would you like to join an existing idea? Do you want to find someone who not only has the necessary professional skills, but also fits well with you and shares your values and way of working? On the platform FoundFactory "for students" you can find co-founders who match your professional and personal profile. The cooperation between Start-up-Manufaktur and FoundFactory allows H-BRS members free access to the platform.

FoundFactory "for students"

Founding as a team

More than 80% of all start-ups are founded as a team (DSM 2022). Implementing a startup project is often easier when different skills are combined and a common goal is worked toward through productive exchange. Mutual support helps to get through even bumpy times. But how do you find the right person to work with on the project? In addition to enthusiasm for the idea, you should also share similar values and working methods in the founding team in order to avoid conflicts. A shared vision and goals should also be in place to ensure the company stays on track.

While startup ideas can grow out of pre-existing friendships or acquaintances, more often it is necessary to search for co-founders to make an idea a reality. Or the desire to start a business and the motivation are there, but the sparkling idea is still missing.

This is why the platform FoundFactory "for students" was developed: here you will be matched with other students, academics and alumni on a professional and personal level. Not only do you find people who also want to found a company, but they also match your personality perfectly, which can be decisive for the success of the start-up.

How does it work?

The concept of FoundFactory is simple: you register, provide information about your expertise, answer questions about your personality, and the algorithm takes care of the rest. Based on your answers, you will then receive a list of people who are a particularly good match for you, both professionally and personally. And you can get in touch with them.

The profiles and ideas of the users are not visible. This ensures that your information and details about your idea remain protected.

As a partner university of FoundFactory, we can offer you free access to the platform. Of course, the offer is directed to all members of the H-BRS (students, employees and alumni).

Register today and find your perfect founding match!

You can register directly on the platform: (Just select H-BRS from the list and access is free of charge).

Get to know FoundFactory and its founder Melissa in March

Gründungsstammtisch on March 15

The topic "How do I find the right co-founder(s)" will be discussed at our next Regulars' Table on March 15! Melissa will be our guest and tell us what is important when looking for co-founders.

Gründungsstammtisch

Popcorn-booth on March 20

Meet FoundFactory founder Melissa and let her show you the platform! On March 20, FoundFactory will welcome the summer semester with delicious popcorn at the Sankt Augustin campus. You can meet Melissa at our booth.

The Start-up-Manufaktur is an initiative of CENTIM and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of the EXIST programme (Logos: Exist.de)