About the project
Why this exists.
Because in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern qualifications and access do not match up, and because the support that could change this already exists but is not being found.
We are the team
Sophia Hammer
Works at Gründungswerft, which she co-founded. She also runs NOVA Campus in Greifswald, is a digitalisation ambassador for the state and sits on the advisory board for securing skilled workers.
Thea Hildebrandt
Works at Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft. Studied communication and media studies in Leipzig and worked in research. Also works freelance as a sports, portrait and concert photographer.
Niklas Obenlüneschloß
Works at Gründungswerft. Studied in Greifswald and spent four years working in recruiting.
Joining the team soon
Another member of our team will introduce themselves here soon.
A few words from us
You bring so much with you: your experience, your languages, your view of the world and perhaps already a first idea. That is exactly what makes a strong start for a business of your own.
We will work out everything else together, at your pace and step by step. Write to us with any question, big or small, because we are really looking forward to getting to know you.
Duration and region
The project runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with a focus on Greifswald, Rostock, Wismar, Stralsund, Neubrandenburg and Schwerin, plus the regional centres Teterow, Neustrelitz and Waren, because our support is explicitly meant to reach the whole state and not only the university towns.
Who is behind it
International Female Founders MV is a joint project run by two lead organisations together.
Lead organisation
Gründungswerft
A non-profit network of founders for founders, self-organised and independent. It connects more than 500 members in twelve regional associations in northern Germany, including Greifswald, Rostock, Wismar and Schwerin. Together they hold around one hundred events a year.
Lead organisation
Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft gGmbH
A non-profit company for further education, based in Schwerin with sites in Hasenwinkel, Neubrandenburg and Greifswald. It offers seminars, advanced vocational training and retraining for skilled workers and managers, as well as German in the workplace.
