A curated circle for women turning ambitious ideas, research and technology into companies in Berlin.

Launching in Q4 2026 in partnership with the IHK Berlin, the Female Founder Growth Circle brings together aspiring and early-stage female founders - with a particular focus on DeepTech, science and technology-driven ventures - for three months of peer exchange and practical guidance.

What to expect

• Small peer circles: Around 7 participants, matched by founding stage for relevant and personal exchange.
• Practical sparring: Work through the challenges you are actually facing - from validating technology and finding first customers to leadership and fundraising.
• 6 expert sessions: A 50/50 mix of DeepTech venture building and the personal side of being a female founder.
• Experienced voices: Learn directly from founders, investors and operators with relevant startup and DeepTech experience.

Topics we'll explore

Building a DeepTech venture: Technology & market validation · first customers & pilots · VC vs. public funding · investor readiness · access to labs, infrastructure and other resources

Growing as a founder: Confidence & positioning · leadership · setting boundaries · difficult conversations · navigating investor and partner relationships

Who it's for

Women who are exploring a concrete technology- or research-driven startup idea or already building an early-stage venture, particularly across DeepTech, Life Sciences, AI, Climate and other science-driven fields.

The first cohort starts in Q4 2026. Join the waitlist to hear when applications open.

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The Hard Facts:

• Duration: 6 Months of tactical venture building.
• Commitment: 1 In-Person Deep-Dive per month + virtual strategic check-ins.
• Mentorship: On-demand guidance from our 80+ founder network.

The 3 Phases of Execution:

Phase 1: Foundation & Team Architecture Focus on leadership resilience and a strong co-founding team. We nurture your resilience and support you to integrate entrepreneurial or business expertise into the team as requirements arise.

Phase 2: Radical Market Validation From lab-prototype to MVP. We stress-test your tech against real-world industry pain points and regulatory hurdles (MDR, AI Act).

Phase 3: Investor Readiness & Scale Hardening your business case. We align your milestones with VC requirements and unlock direct access to our elite investor network for your next funding round.

The Unfair Advantage: Our Ecosystem

• Vertical Deep-Dives: Specialized tracks for Life Science & BioTech and AI & Industrial Tech.
• Outside-In Events: Exclusive matchmaking sessions where research meets entrepreneurial "hustle."
• Founder-Led: Every session is led by someone who has successfully scaled and exited a deep-tech company.