7–8 May 2026 | Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre
Finding the right co-founder is one of the most important steps in building a successful startup. Co-Founder Wanted is designed to make that step easier.
Now in its 8th edition, this two-day matching and startup-building event brings together ambitious entrepreneurs, developers, business talents, and innovators who are serious about launching a venture together.
Whether you already have a startup idea or are looking to join a founding team, this event helps you connect with complementary skill sets, validate ideas, and start building immediately.
Who Should Join?
- Founders looking for a co-founder
- Developers searching for promising startup ideas
- Business talents eager to join an early-stage team
- Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to take the first step
What to Expect
Day 1 | 7 May | 18:00 – open end
Participants pitch their ideas in a one-minute open mic format, connect over food and drinks, vote for the most promising concepts, and form teams around the strongest ideas.
Day 2 | 8 May | 9:00 – 16:30
Newly formed teams take part in structured team-building, receive coaching from experienced mentors, work intensively on their concepts, and present their final pitches. The event concludes with final presentations and a winner announcement.
While we cannot guarantee that you will leave with a perfect co-founder match, we do guarantee a highly curated space to connect with ambitious tech and business talent from across Germany within a structured, action-oriented environment.
Co-Founder Wanted is more than a networking event. It is a platform for serious founder matching and hands-on startup creation within the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main ecosystem.
If you are ready to build, this is where you start.
Date: 7 – 8 May 2026
Location: Entrepreneurship Centre, Frankfurt School