Partner with us
Why partner with Erfindergarden?
At Erfindergarden Foundation, we collaborate with cities, universities, foundations, and organizations across Europe to bring repair culture, circular economy, and hands-on learning to life.
We are open to:
- Strategic partnerships for circular and social innovation
- Joint EU project applications (e.g. Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Interreg)
- Piloting repair education in schools or youth programs
- Hosting international delegations and knowledge exchange
- Co-developing AI-supported tool-sharing systems
- Speaking engagements or exhibitions at festivals, conferences & museums
What we offer
- A living lab for sustainability and DIY culture
- Established infrastructure in Munich (tool libraries, smart lockers, workshops)
- Experience with education formats, volunteer activation, and community building
- Proven ability to pilot and scale new ideas in real-world settings
- A strong network in the maker, repair and civic tech communities
Previous partners include
- City of Munich (Department of Environment, Department of Labor & Economy)
- AWM Munich (Waste Management Munich)
- Stadtreinigung Berlin (Waste Management Berlin)
- Technical University of Munich
- Verbund Offener Werkstätten
Let’s talk
If you want to explore a collaboration, send us a short message with your idea, goal, and how you imagine working together.
Contact: foundation@erfindergarden.de
We speak English, German, French and Spanish. Let’s invent a better future together.