Founding garage

A long-term project to help people make the world a better place for all of us

A cartoon depicts a lively room with people brainstorming. Two figures with blank faces look at a tablet. In the background, a person holds a sign reading "MASTER PLAN" while others are engaged in conversation. A flip chart displays a smiley face.
A cartoon depicts a lively room with people brainstorming. Two figures with blank faces look at a tablet. In the background, a person holds a sign reading "MASTER PLAN" while others are engaged in conversation. A flip chart displays a smiley face.
Illustration: Anja Jurleit (Bikini Kommando)

At the GRÜNDUNGSGARAGE, people who want to become social entrepreneurs can find support in realising their idea. It is a contact point for all those for whom the focus is not on profit, but on the benefits for society. In lectures, workshops and theme salons, they learn how they can realise their ideas together with others in a solidary, collaborative and sustainable way. The ideas and results are presented in public events, and some workshops are also open to the public.

When? February to November 2025

Where? Chemnitz, Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz

European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragter der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.