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.