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8x x Bella&Bona Mobile Hack

HackathonAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
10:00Europe / Berlin
Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

This is an in-person one-day mobile hackathon in Berlin where founders, indie hackers, students, and developers build projects using any tools they want including AI. Participants form teams, create demos, and pitch their products while enjoying food and networking opportunities. The event encourages creativity and collaboration in mobile development and AI innovation.

FoundersPitchingHands-OnStudents & Researchers

Getting European AI Right - with Europe 2031 Co-author Dr. Philip Fox

CompetitionAI & Machine LearningPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
18:30Europe / Berlin
Hertie School, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

This event features a Q&A and discussion with co-authors of the Europe2031 AI scenario, focusing on Europe's political and economic future shaped by AI. It is designed for policy professionals, researchers, and founders interested in AI policy and Europe's role in the AI era. Attendees can engage in breakout sessions to explore alternative trajectories and actions.

FoundersNetworkingStudents & Researchers

Speed VS Sovereignty - Europe’s AI Startup Dilemma

CompetitionAI & Machine LearningPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
18:00Europe / Berlin
Möckernstraße 120, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

This event hosts a live debate in Berlin about whether European AI startups should prioritize speed by using the best existing AI tools or sovereignty by reducing dependence on non-European technology. It is for people interested in AI, startups, and technology who want to engage in a dynamic conversation and challenge their views. Attendees can speak, listen, vote, and connect with others on this critical topic.

Founders

SummerUP 2026

HackathonIn person
09:00Europe / Berlin
CODE University of Applied Sciences | Delta Campus, Berlin, Germany
Graph Database - DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland )

SummerUP 2026 is a hackathon held in Berlin where participants develop and pitch startup ideas with an emphasis on sales and business validation. The event is designed for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want hands-on experience building and selling their concepts. Attendees gain practical skills and network with peers in a collaborative environment.

FoundersPitchingHands-On

SummerUP – Launch your startup from 0 to 1 | One Week of Building & Selling

HackathonIn personFree
10:00Europe / Berlin
CODE University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

Participants form teams to build and sell a minimum viable product with paying customers in one week. This event targets developers, designers, and operators who want to validate ideas fast and gain traction. Attendees benefit from expert mentoring, pitch opportunities, and networking with founders and investors.

FoundersPitchingHands-OnNetworking

Founders Running Club :: Berlin

NetworkingIn person
09:00Europe / Berlin
Berlin City Center, Dorothea-Schlegel-Platz Next to Bahnhof Friedrichstraße, 10117 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Founders Running Club :: Berlin

Founders Running Club brings together founders, investors, tech, creative people, and startup enthusiasts for weekly easy runs and networking in Berlin. It provides an informal setting to connect with others in the startup ecosystem while engaging in physical activity. Participants can build relationships and share ideas outside the traditional networking environment.

FoundersInvestorsNetworking

Founder's Legal Essentials: Building a Solid Legal Foundation

WorkshopFundraisingIn personFree
16:00Europe / Berlin
The Delta Campus, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

This workshop covers the essential legal foundations founders need to build their startup in Germany. It guides participants through choosing the right legal entity, shareholder structures, and governance issues before and after incorporation. Founders receive practical advice from experienced corporate lawyers to avoid common roadblocks during fundraising and growth.

FoundersHands-On

Berlin. Creative&Tech F*ckup Night

MeetupIn personFree
18:00Europe / Berlin
Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

Creative and tech professionals share honest stories about their biggest professional mistakes and what they learned afterward. The event features short talks, an open mic, and networking with drinks. It is for designers, developers, product managers, marketers, and founders who want to connect and learn from failure experiences.

FoundersNetworkingTalks & PanelsOperators

Founders Running Club :: Berlin

NetworkingIn person
09:00Europe / Berlin
Berlin City Center, Dorothea-Schlegel-Platz Next to Bahnhof Friedrichstraße, 10117 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Founders Running Club :: Berlin

Founders Running Club brings together founders, investors, tech, creative people, and startup enthusiasts for weekly easy runs combined with networking. It offers an informal setting for community building and idea exchange. Participants can connect while engaging in physical activity in Berlin city center.

FoundersInvestorsNetworking

Founders Running Club :: Berlin

NetworkingIn person
09:00Europe / Berlin
Berlin City Center, Dorothea-Schlegel-Platz Next to Bahnhof Friedrichstraße, 10117 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Founders Running Club :: Berlin

Founders Running Club brings together founders, investors, tech professionals, creatives, and startup enthusiasts for weekly easy runs combined with networking. The event is designed to foster connections in an informal setting with a focus on community building. Participants can enjoy physical activity while expanding their professional network in Berlin.

FoundersInvestorsNetworking

Berlin. Vibe Coding Club: Demo Night

CompetitionAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
18:00Europe / Berlin
Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

Participants demo projects built using AI-powered development tools and share insights on their workflow, challenges, and lessons learned. The event is for designers, developers, product managers, founders, marketers, and anyone interested in AI-driven creative projects. Attendees can engage in demos, audience questions, and networking conversations.

FoundersNetworkingOperators

Deep Tech Night: Quantum & Photonics

Pitch EventDeep TechIn personFree
17:00Europe / Berlin
Lanolin Fabrik, Berlin, Germany
Silicon Allee

Five startups pitch innovations in photonic integrated circuits, optical communication, quantum technology, and precision sensing. The event is for founders commercialising photonics or quantum research, researchers interested in business applications, and investors focused on optical computing bottlenecks. Attendees gain insight from an investor panel, guest talks, and networking opportunities.

FoundersPitchingInvestors

Hacker Room Demo Day

Demo DayAI & Machine LearningDeep TechIn personFree
18:00Europe / Berlin
Merantix AI Campus, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

Hacker Room Demo Day showcases technical demos from AI projects developed by residents of the Merantix AI Campus in Berlin. Attendees can see early-stage prototypes and experiments, engage in technical conversations, and connect with AI engineers and builders. The event offers a casual and collaborative environment for exploring experimental AI ideas.

FoundersHands-OnOperators

Berlin AI Day by Buildersklub

Pitch EventAI & Machine LearningIn person
09:00Europe / Berlin
Festsaal Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

Berlin AI Day gathers leaders, operators, and builders to explore how AI and automation are transforming organizations. The event features no-hype talks from companies sharing real use cases, lessons, and outcomes. Attendees can learn practical strategies across leadership, operations, and product development for building AI-first organizations.

FoundersPitchingTalks & PanelsOperators

The Non-Dilutive Funding Roadmap: from Pre-Seed to Series B

WorkshopFundraisingIn personFree
16:30Europe / Berlin
The Delta Campus, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

This workshop explains the use of non-dilutive funding methods such as grants and subsidised loans alongside traditional equity rounds. It is designed for startup founders and investors seeking to extend runways and reduce dilution from pre-seed to Series B stages. Participants learn practical strategies to integrate public funding into their financing plans effectively.

FoundersHands-OnInvestorsPre-Seed