Founders Award

Schweinfurt

Doba Solar provides comprehensive energy solutions, including the planning, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems paired with modern storage technologies. Dominik Barth, the founder of DoBa Solar, was honored for his remarkable growth and achievements in recent years.

Kimojo brings together traditional physiotherapy and a scalable digital software solution. Their app fyzo enhances therapy digitally, streamlines documentation, and improves patient adherence. They are also in the process of planning a full-scale health center in Werneck.

SunPlate develops mobile photovoltaic modules designed for construction-site containers, which can be quickly installed using a crane and activated with plug-and-play functionality. Their goal is to enable clean, sustainable energy supply on construction sites, supported by intelligent monitoring that reduces diesel use and CO₂ emissions.

The Sparkasse Schweinfurt-Haßberge special award went to a regional platform that brings together events, job opportunities, and local news for the Schweinfurt area — strengthening visibility, orientation, and connections for residents, businesses, and community initiatives.

YourVid offers software for detecting copyright infringements on social media and a digital service for artists. Instead of automatically deleting content, rights holders can decide whether its use is permitted, subject to a fee, or should be removed - all completely digitally.

Hubsters GmbH develops software solutions for business intelligence, operational intelligence, and industrial analytics. The aim is to digitally map business processes and provide data efficiently - especially for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Paomi Manufaktur e.K. produces detailed, haptic models for sex education—handcrafted in Schweinfurt. Founder Sabrina Reinschlüssel took over the company in 2022, expanded it, and grew it across Europe.

Special prize from VR-Bank Main-Röhn eG: Senzowine UG (now GmbH) produces and sells 100 percent alcohol-free wines under the “Senzo” brand. The young team of winemakers, sommeliers, and technicians worked with a university to develop a new process for gentle dealcoholization - with full aroma and a clear focus on a broad target group.

Movement Concepts GmbH (now Skillcourt GmbH) develops innovative training systems to improve mobility skills and cognition. Its core product, “Skillcourt,” combines laser technology with interactive thinking and movement tasks and is developed and produced in the Schweinfurt region. The company also operates Europe's largest running school with over 100 locations.

Knetä produces vegan modeling clay colored with food coloring, featuring an improved recipe and pleasant consistency - developed in collaboration with a laboratory. After a challenging initial phase, the company is growing successfully through major customers and its own online shop.

Elektro Häcker GmbH offers innovative electrical engineering solutions for buildings – from photovoltaics and charging stations to smart home systems. The company employs 10 full-time staff and is also involved in social projects, such as providing apprenticeships and local sponsorship.

Special prize from Sparkasse Schweinfurt-Haßberge: Young Carer Hilfe gUG supports children and young people who are carers with free services and raises awareness in schools, communities, and politics. The non-profit initiative was founded by Lana Rebhan at the age of 14 - based on her own experience and with a major social impact.

Boxiland GmbH creates creative gift sets with emotional designs and successfully sells them through its own online shops and well-known platforms - supported by targeted online marketing.

Divinci GmbH, based in Schweinfurt, develops customized software solutions and specialized mobile apps that are tailored precisely to customer needs - a fast-growing business model focused on design and programming.

MainDirndl by Eva Glöckner stands for “traditional couture from Mainfranken” - individual designer couture for women, men, and children that combine tradition and personal style.

PEXCO GmbH, based in Schweinfurt, develops a comprehensive range of e-bikes and bicycles under the R RAYMON and Husqvarna Bicycles brands. The company was founded by Susanne and Felix Puello with a focus on innovation and brand diversity.

Gartengestaltung Zillmer, based in Unterspiesheim, combines planning services, construction, and building materials sales with strong online distribution via two of its own shops - a well-thought-out business model with successful offline and online customer engagement.

Drai-Consult GmbH & Co. KG, based in Schweinfurt, is a rapidly growing IT service provider with a nationwide customer base. It was founded by Sebastian Vey, Andreas Darlapp, and Holger Zorn.

P.A.C. GmbH develops and manufactures sports functional textiles - partly in Schweinfurt. Founder Lukas Weimann has successfully established the company on the market and was awarded third place in the Founder's Prize for his efforts.

Stadtvilla Schweinfurt combines a hotel, boarding house, and aparthotel in one innovative overall concept. With visible investments in the city center, founders Stefan and Marco Hopfauer are successfully setting new trends in the regional hotel industry.