13 November 2026 – The action week addresses central challenges identified by the current DIHK Report on Business Founding: Many founders are dissatisfied with local conditions, especially concerning bureaucracy and taxes. Moreover, they seek greater appreciation for entrepreneurship. The IHKs offer concrete solutions and individual consultations – both on-site and online. 

Topics range from legal basics, social security, business planning, taxes, financing and funding to marketing and social media, and even AI in everyday office life. Founders can participate in various interactive formats such as workshops, founding boot camps or pitch arenas, where they can directly engage with financial institutions. The programme also includes offers for founding through succession or practical webinars on part-time founding.

Almost as many women as men now seek advice on starting a business. This is also reflected in the formats, for instance, consultation days for female founders. The Business Women IHK project is also participating in the action week: On the social media channels of participating IHKs, you can learn about successful female founders and their businesses.

An overview of the offers can be found in our IHK list for the 2026 Business Founding Action Week (only available in German).