Female Founders

Supporting female founders

With our many years of experience in entrepreneurship, research transfer, and startup support, we accompany female founders from the initial idea to the successful launch of their business.

exist-Women Booklet 2025

In our booklet, you can find out more about the program and get to know our participants and mentors.

Past Events

Our Female Founders Events

EXIST Women Closing Event (19.11.25)

This format is aimed at EXIST Women participants from KIT and other locations, as well as anyone who is interested in the program and would like to learn more about the experiences of female founders.

Female Founders Forum (19.11.25)

We invite you to the Female Founders Forum—an open community event that highlights diversity in the startup ecosystem. Whether you are a founder, investor, partner, sponsor, scientist, or simply interested—this is the place for you if you want to experience innovation firsthand and become part of a strong community.

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Female Founders at KIT

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) offers a unique environment for women who want to start a business or develop their ideas further. With our many years of experience in entrepreneurship, research transfer, and startup support, we accompany female founders from the initial idea to the successful launch of their company.

We know that diversity and different perspectives make innovations stronger – that’s why we focus specifically on supporting female founders.

Network

Be part of our Community

As a founder at KIT, you are part of a large innovation and start-up network.

Access to mentors and role models who share their experiences
Contacts to investors, industry experts, and partner organizations
Exchange with other founders and founding teams from the region and beyond

This network is a valuable resource that helps you find the right partners for your start-up more quickly.

ORIENTATION

Whether a business idea has emerged as a side project or as the result of years of research, students and scientists need to find out whether and how their personal future lies in starting their own business. We support you throughout the entire journey.

Support

EXIST-Women

A central component of the German government’s startup strategy is to promote female founders and strengthen diversity in the startup landscape. The funding program includes events, consulting and support services, and financial grants for aspiring female founders.

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Events

Female Founders Events

Our events are meeting places to which we always expressly invite female and non-binary founders. We also regularly host exclusive events for founders and female founders, which facilitate exchange and inspiration. Take a look at our event calendar or feel free to contact us directly.

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