It’s that time again in the second quarter of 2026: Gründen in Mainfranken is organizing the “Join the Team” event—a networking platform for founders, startups, and talented individuals who are looking for partners for their business ideas or want to join a team themselves. The tentative date for the event is currently set for May 21, 2026.

Why participate?

• Teamwork is a key success factor for young companies. It creates stability, fosters innovation, and boosts competitiveness. At the same time, investors prefer well-established founding teams—because they ensure the company’s long-term growth.
• “Join the Team” therefore brings together aspiring entrepreneurs, startup teams, and talented individuals who want to contribute their skills, expand their capabilities, or advance a joint project.

How the event works

• Participants can register in different roles—depending on what best suits their situation:
• Idea – for people with a business idea who are looking for co-founders
• Startup – for young companies looking to strengthen their team
• Talent – for professionals who want to join a team
• or as a guest to network without obligation

What to expect at the event:

• Welcome and Overview
• 2-minute pitches for “Ideas” and “Startups” 
• followed by networking with potential partners

Who is this event for?

• For anyone who is active in the startup world or wants to get involved:
• Founders, startups, talented individuals, students, professionals, and creative minds looking to join a team or offer their own support.

Application & Deadlines

Applications for pitch participation and event registration are open until the end of April 2026.
Interested parties can register directly here for the Gründen in Mainfranken event.