About us
DEUTSCH:
Dies ist eine Gruppe für alle, die mit IT-Firmen aus Berlin & Brandenburg networken wollen.
Der SIBB e. V. ist der IT & Digital Business Verband in Berlin & Brandenburg.
Wir vernetzen die Akteure der Branche und vertreten ihre Interessen in Politik
und Gesellschaft. Des Weiteren sorgen wir für einen aktiven Austausch über die Branchengrenzen hinaus.
Unsere Mitgliedsunternehmen spiegeln das breite Spektrum der Branche wider.
Zum SIBB gehören:
- SOFTWARE-HERSTELLER & HARDWARE-PRODUZENTEN
- IT-DIENSTLEISTER & INFRASTRUKTURBETREIBER
- E-COMMERCE UNTERNEHMEN & CONSULTING-FIRMEN IM DIGITALEN SEKTOR
- HOCHSCHULEN & FORSCHUNGSEINRICHTUNGEN
Der SIBB organisiert Meetups, Workshops, Seminare, Technologieabende,
Kongress und Messeauftritte und spricht dabei über die Mitglieder
hinaus Vertreter aller interessierten Wirtschaftszweige an.
Durch branchenübergreifende Veranstaltungen bietet der SIBB Kontakt zu Unternehmen aus anderen Industrien und hiermit die Möglichkeit zur Ausbreitung des Netzwerkes und zu neuen Kooperationen.
Die Unternehmen profitieren dabei von:
- Der Vernetzung auf Managementebene und auf den Fachebenen
- Den zahlreichen Branchenübergreifende Kooperationen
- Von konkreten Projektanfragen für Leistungserbringungen
- Gemeinsam initiierten Forschungs- und Entwicklungsprojekten
- Internationalen Kooperationen mit ausgewählten wachsenden Regionen
- Weiterbildungsangeboten und Qualifizierungen
- Der Vertretung Ihrer Interessen in der Politik und Wirtschaft
- Der verbesserten Wahrnehmung als Mitgliedes eines starken Netzwerkes
Unsere Gremien:
- FORUM DIGITAL PLATFORMS & TECHNOLOGIES
- FORUM DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
- FORUM E-HEALTH
- FORUM FINANCE
- FORUM HUMAN RESOURCES
- FORUM INDUSTRIE 4.0
- FORUM INFORMATIONSSICHERHEIT
- FORUM LAW, TAX & COMPLIANCE
- FORUM MANAGEMENT
- FORUM PUBLIC SECTOR
- FORUM SERVICE DESIGN & USER EXPERIENCE
Werden auch Sie Teil eines starken Netzwerkes mit weit über 200 technologieorientierten Unternehmen und Organisationen. Gern steht Ihnen das SIBB-Team in den Niederlassungen in Berlin und in Brandenburg für Ihre Kontaktaufnahme bereit. Besuchen Sie uns unter www.sibb.de oder kontaktieren Sie uns unter info@sibb.de
ENGLISH:
This is a group for everyone, who wants to network with Berlin IT-companies.
SIBB e.V. is the Association of ICT & Digital Business Industry in Berlin & Brandenburg. Since 1992 we have been linking up the local ICT & Digital Industry and representing their broad interests in politics and society, standing proactively for a continuous cross-industry exchange of experiences and know-how transfer.
Our member companies reflect the broad spectrum of the industry. Among them are:
- SOFTWARE PROVIDERS & HARDWARE PRODUCERS
- IT-SERVICES PROVIDERS & INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATORS
- E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS & CONSULTING COMPANIES IN DIGITAL ECONOMY
- UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
We organise numerous meetups, workshops, seminars, conventions and trade shows, which constitute the basis for a continuous transfer of knowledge and business exchange within the economy in the region. One of our main missions is setting up liaisons and developing cooperation between the IT&ICT sector and other industries (telecommunication, electronic, automotive, manufacturing, agriculture, and public health), R&D units, universities and local authorities in the capital region of Berlin.
The companies benefit from:
- Networking at the management level
- Numerous intersectoral cooperations
- Specific project proposals for IT-Services
- Jointly initiated research and development projects
- International cooperation with selected countries
- HR training and qualifications
- Representation of interests in local politics and business
- Improved perception as members of a strong local network
Our Networks:
- FORUM DIGITAL PLATFORMS & TECHNOLOGIES
- FORUM DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
- FORUM E-HEALTH
- FORUM FINANCE
- FORUM HUMAN RESOURCES
- FORUM INDUSTRIE 4.0
- FORUM INFORMATIONSSICHERHEIT
- FORUM LAW, TAX & COMPLIANCE
- FORUM MANAGEMENT
- FORUM PUBLIC SECTOR
- FORUM SERVICE DESIGN & USER EXPERIENCE
Become part of a strong network with well over 200 technology-oriented enterprises and organisations. The SIBB team is always at your disposal in the branches in Berlin and in Brandenburg for your questions. Please visit us at www.sibb.de or contact us at Info@sibb.de
Upcoming events
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Ask Female Founders: When is the right moment to go all-in?
Avomind, Schwedter Str. 263, 10119 Berlin, Germany, Berlin, DEFree registration only via Eventbrite:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1984822200632 👈
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Ask Female Founders // Are you building a digital product on the side? You may sell it some day. Ask our female founder how she did it.### When is the moment to go all-in with your startup? Building digital products on the side next to a main job is a trend, and has been a founding style of women since many years. But when is the right moment to go all-in and work full-time on your startup idea? We talk with Vijeta Ojha, who shares her experiences of her ten-year journey of building software products in various roles and selling one of her projects.
Join us in Berlin Mitte and bring all your questions — about entrepreneurship, product building, growth, funding, and life as a (female*) founder.
#### 💡 Key learnings:
- Get clarity on when to go all-in — and what “ready” really looks like
- Take motivation from a female builder’s journey with real, relatable turning points
- Learn how to sell your project confidently and recognize the right timing
- Spot early signals of when a project is failing — and how to move on fast and smart
- Understand the most important facts about the Berliner Startup Stipendium that can support your next step
- Meet the head coach in person and get direct answers to your questions about the program
Application Berliner Startup Stipendium until May 4th 2026
Start Stipendium: June 1st 2026#### Speakers
Vijeta Ojha - Senior Product Manager at AVOW
Vijeta Ojha is a product leader and founder with over ten years of experience in software product management. Alongside her corporate career, she has launched several software ventures and can talk us through her fundraising and selling experience. At this event, Vijeta will share how side projects can become powerful learning opportunities — and how small ideas can grow into meaningful products.moderated by: Etta Dannemann in her role as head coach
Etta Dannemann moderates the event in her role as Startup Coach at the SIBB Incubator. As a solopreneur, trainer, and architect by education, she loves creating new things — but even more, supporting others as they build and grow. Etta is passionate about empowering women in tech, helping them turn their ideas into action and leave their unique mark on the world.#### 🎯 Who is this event for?
- Female tech founders in Berlin with an idea or technology case
- Builders who are ready to go all-in and want a clear path forward
- Women exploring startup founding as a serious next step
- Founders who want to make their project pitchable and sellable
- Anyone looking for clarity on commit vs. pivot/let go decisions
About the event location:
Avomind is a go to firm to hire commercial, strategy and analytics talent globally.We love working with companies seeking expansion into the new markets; enterprises that need to scale-up fast and the firms looking for very niche talents with very particular requirements.
Speed is our core value - and we appreciate companies that need rapid results.
We are a global firm - working from Berlin, Barcelona, Miami, Toronto and Jakarta - servicing our clients in each of the key growing regions.We have a worldwide network with over 200 leading academic institutions (incl. top tier MBA programs) that is the cornerstone of our proprietary network.
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Free registration only via Eventbrite:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1984822200632 👈1 attendee
Startup Co-Founder Matching
CIC Berlin, Lohmühlenstraße 65 12435, Berlin, DERegistration only via Eventbrite:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1985050238700 👈
--------------------------------------------------------------------Find your ideal startup co-founder in Berlin – structured matching, and an opportunity to join the SIBB Incubator
The hardest part of building a startup is finding the right people.
Great ideas often fail not because of the concept, but because the founding team doesn’t fit. Finding someone who shares your ambition, complements your skills, and is ready to build something meaningful is harder than it sounds.This event brings together founders with startup ideas and talented people looking to join a startup in a structured, data-driven matching format.
Organized by SIBB –Digital Association Berlin-Brandenburg, this evening combines curated co-founder matching sessions with open networking. The matching process is supported by TribeSquare, which helps identify the most relevant connections before the event.
During the event you will also learn about the SIBB Incubator, a startup programme supporting early-stage founders building solutions in Cybersecurity and Trustworthy AI.⚠️ Important: Entry is only possible until 19:00, as the structured matching sessions begin shortly afterwards.
#### 💡 What you gain from the event
• Meet potential co-founders who match your skills, interests and ambitions
• Discover promising startup ideas looking for the right team members
• Connect with ambitious builders from the Berlin startup ecosystem
• Participate in curated one-on-one conversations instead of random networking
• Learn about equity-free startup funding opportunities through the SIBB Incubator#### How the Matching Works
1️⃣ Register on Eventbrite and select the ticket category that best fits your role.
2️⃣ After registration, you will receive a short matching questionnaire (powered by TribeSquare) via email in your ticket confimation. Your response is important to identify the most relevant connections for you.
3️⃣ Based on your answers, you will receive personalized matches at the event.
4️⃣ During the event, you will meet your matches in short one-on-one sessions, followed by open networking with all participants.#### 🚀 Apply for the SIBB Incubator
If you are currently forming a startup team or already working on an idea, this event can also be your entry point to the SIBB Incubator.
The program supports early-stage startups developing solutions in Cybersecurity and Trustworthy AI.
Selected founders receive:
• €2,500 per month per founder for 10 months
• equity-free funding through the Berlin Startup Stipendium
• mentoring and expert support from the Berlin tech ecosystem
• access to investors, corporates and research partners
Applications are currently open.
👉 Learn more and apply here:
https://sibb.de/incubator#### 🧑🏫 About the Host
Mario Liebrenz – Program Manager, SIBB
• Program Manager for startup and innovation programs at SIBB
• Responsible for the SIBB Incubator and several European startup initiatives
• Organiser of founder and ecosystem events connecting startups, talent and partners in Berlin#### 🎯 Who should attend
• Founders looking for a co-founder
• Talented professionals who want to join a startup
• Developers, designers, product builders and business profiles
• People interested in building a startup in Berlin--------------------------------------------------------------------
Registration only via Eventbrite:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1985050238700 👈1 attendee
Past events
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