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101 Top Non Profit Startups and Companies in Germany

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This article showcases our top picks for the best Germany based Non Profit companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Non Profit industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top Germany Non Profit Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Kontist

Kontist

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Kontist is neo-bank & tax advisory for freelancers all in one

IOTA Foundation

IOTA Foundation

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IOTA Foundation develops an open-source protocol that supports data and value transfer between devices and humans.

IOTA Foundation

Volunteer World

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Volunteer World is the leading comparison platform that connects international volunteers and NGOs on a global scale.

IOTA Foundation

EIT Health

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EIT Health promotes entrepreneurship and innovates in healthy living and active ageing, with the aim to improve quality of life.

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The Open Knowledge Foundation Deutschland (OKF DE)

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Open Knowledge for the digital society

IOTA Foundation

KDE e.V.

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A registered non-profit organization.

IOTA Foundation

KDE

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KDE is an international team that develops and distributes free, open-source software for desktop and portable computing.

IOTA Foundation

DLR

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DLR is the national aeronautics and space research centre.

IOTA Foundation

Premier League Football

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The Premier League is an English professional league for men’s association football clubs.

IOTA Foundation

ShareTheMeal

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ShareTheMeal is an app created by the United Nations World Food Programme to help children in poverty.

IOTA Foundation

ProVeg International

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ProVeg International is an international non-governmental organisation that works in the field of food system change.

IOTA Foundation

Air Berlin

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Air Berlin PLC & Co. Luftverkehrs KG, branded as airberlin or airberlin.com, is Germany’s second largest airline, after Lufthansa.

IOTA Foundation

scil animal care

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Scil Animal Care specializes in the distribution of animal health laboratories and imaging diagnostic products and services.

IOTA Foundation

Founderland

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Founderland is supported by Silicon Allee, Google for Startups, R/GA, Techstars and London & Partners.

IOTA Foundation

Civical

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Civical is SaaS market leader in Germany for politics and non-profit

IOTA Foundation

Document Foundation

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The Document Foundation is focused on facilitating the evolution of the LibreOffice community.

IOTA Foundation

Eumetsat

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EUMETSAT is an intergovernmental organisation.

IOTA Foundation

EMBL

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EMBL drives visionary research and technology development in the life sciences.

IOTA Foundation

European Southern Observatory

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The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is an intergovernmental astronomy organization and astronomical observatory.

IOTA Foundation

HelpX

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HelpX offers volunteer work in exchange for free accommodation and food on farms, backpacker hostels, lodges, horse stables.

IOTA Foundation

Food Angels

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The Food Angels are a professional network, and each for himself completely independent.

IOTA Foundation

atmosfair

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atmosfair is a non-profit climate protection organization that creates and manages climate protection projects.

IOTA Foundation

Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf

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Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf is a university hospital that engages in medicine supply, research & teaching.

IOTA Foundation

Heich Consult

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Heich Consult is a consulting, research, and project management platform.

IOTA Foundation

FundraisingBox

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FundraisingBox is an online fundraising software that provides the latest technology in digital payment, online donations and CRM.

IOTA Foundation

K+S KALI GmbH

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K+S KALI GmbH plays an active role in international cooperation for development for development.

IOTA Foundation

Wikimedia Deutschland e.V.

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Wikimedia Deutschland is the German Wikimedia chapter, a non-profit organization founded to promote free knowledge.

IOTA Foundation

Association for Vertical Farming

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Association for Vertical Farming is an internationally active nonprofit organization focusing on advancing the Vertical Farming Movement.

IOTA Foundation

German Medical Association

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The German Medical Association is the central organisation in the system of medical self-administration in Germany.

IOTA Foundation

Altruja

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Altruja offers Internet-based social fundraising software to collect donations online.

IOTA Foundation

German Electron Synchrotron DESY

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DESY is a German accelerator center, develops, builds, and operates large particle accelerators used to investigate the structure of matter.

IOTA Foundation

NOURI

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NOURI is packed with powerful herbs that have been used for millennia as medicine, and proven by science to enhance body, mind and mood.

IOTA Foundation

Hansestadt Lübeck

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Hansestadt Lübeck is a city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

IOTA Foundation

Govolunteer

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GoVolunteer connects volunteering projects and social initiatives with people who want to help.

IOTA Foundation

fischerAppelt

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fischerAppelt they work integrated, digital, analog, national and international.

IOTA Foundation

Unaty

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Unaty is a global technology company that builds an all-in-one social workspace for Organizations.

IOTA Foundation

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz

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Deutsches Rotes Kreuz is a non-profit healthcare organization that offers rescue, blood donation, aid for the elderly & children treatments.

IOTA Foundation

Diakonissen Speyer

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Diakonissen Speyer is a foundation that provides healthcare, support & assistance to children, people with disabilities & senior citizens.

IOTA Foundation

Caritas Trägergesellschaft Saarbrücken

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Caritas Trägergesellschaft Saarbrücken is a Christian social service firm that extends assistance in healthcare, elderly care and education.

IOTA Foundation

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the values of social democracy and social justice.

IOTA Foundation

DENEFF

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DENEFF is an organization that works for energy consumption and efficiency along with policy formulation for companies.

IOTA Foundation

AWO Hessen-Süd

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AWO Hessen-Süd is a nonprofit organization that serves in the areas of care for the elderly, disabled people, family, child & youth welfare.

IOTA Foundation

Immanuel Albertinen Diakonie

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Immanuel Albertinen Diakonie is a nonprofit organization that offers hospice care, outpatient nursing, training & residential care services.

IOTA Foundation

Deutscher Wetterdienst

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The DWD is the National Meteorological Service of the Federal Republic of Germany.

IOTA Foundation

openHAB Foundation

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openHAB Foundation is a non-profit organization that educates about free and open smart home solutions.

IOTA Foundation

CodeDoor

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CodeDoor is a nonprofit organization that helps beneficiaries and students with learning infrastructure and coding services.

IOTA Foundation

ekipa

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Crowd Teaming & Open Innovation Challenges

IOTA Foundation

Teach First Deutschland

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Teach First Deutschland is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing educational equality.

IOTA Foundation

World Future Council

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World Future Council is a non-profit organization that serves future generations by providing policy-making & sharing effective solutions.

IOTA Foundation

BioRN

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BioRN is a non-profit network excelling in the field of cancer, immunology, imaging, and omics.

IOTA Foundation

Theodor Fliedner Stiftung

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Theodor Fliedner Stiftung offers help as well as education and training in the areas of care, health care and social affairs.

IOTA Foundation

Johanniter

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Johanniter is a nonprofit organization that provides support facilities to healthcare centers and hospitals.

IOTA Foundation

Malteser in Deutschland

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Malteser in Deutschland helps people in need, regardless of religion, origin or political conviction.

IOTA Foundation

Pennsylvania School Boards Association

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Pennsylvania School Boards Association is a non profit organisation that represents state school boards

IOTA Foundation

Social-Bee

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Social-Bee is a labor market integration for refugees.

IOTA Foundation

Verband der Ersatzkassen

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Verband der Ersatzkassen is an association that provides services as well as represents substitute health insurances.

IOTA Foundation

Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung

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Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung organizes events and seminars that help to fights poverty, improves education and human-rights awareness.

IOTA Foundation

Deutsches Unternehmertum

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German entrepreneurship is a nonprofit organization founded for businesses, entrepreneurs and founders.

IOTA Foundation

Berlin Promotion Agency

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Experiential Marketing Services, Exhibition Services, Communication Services

IOTA Foundation

BioEconomy Cluster

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BioEconomy brings together partners from industry and research to work on standards for the industrial usage and energy generation.

IOTA Foundation

AWO pro

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AWO pro is a social organization that supports numerous children, adolescents and families.

IOTA Foundation

GEOMAR

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GEOMAR is a research centers in the field of marine research.

IOTA Foundation

München Klinik

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München Klinik is a non-profit organization that offers medical and health care services.

IOTA Foundation

K5

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K5 LIGA is an association of e-commerce ecosystem service providers and agencies that support online commerce in strategic growth phases.

IOTA Foundation

International Council on Badges and Credentials

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International Council on Badges and Credentials is a non-profit organization that offers badges and credentials for various industries.

IOTA Foundation

Behindertenhilfe Norden GmbH

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Behindertenhilfe Norden GmbH is a civic & social organization company with many offers for people with disabilities.

IOTA Foundation

Acutedge

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Acutedge empower Nonprofit organizations to accomplish their goals efficiently by using technology on the Salesforce platform.

IOTA Foundation

sequa

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sequa is a non profit global development organization in the private sector.

IOTA Foundation

OWL

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OWL is a non-profit organization that focuses on leisure, travel and tourism as well as marketing with consulting services.

IOTA Foundation

AWO Sozialdienst Rostock gemeinnützige

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AWO Sozialdienst Rostock gemeinnützige is a social service company.

IOTA Foundation

Correctiv

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CORRECT! V is the first nonprofit research agency in the German-speaking countries.

IOTA Foundation

Hessischer Rundfunk

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Hessischer Rundfunk is a media, radio and television broadcasting company.

IOTA Foundation

ProjectTogether

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ProjectTogether Change one project at a time. Free coaching for social projects.

IOTA Foundation

Bundesverband Deutsche Startups

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Representative and voice for german startups engaging for a founder-friendly Germany and connecting startups, founder and their friends.

IOTA Foundation

Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce for Germany

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce for Germany is a private institution that is financed by membership fees and service provision.

IOTA Foundation

Stephanus-Stiftung

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Stephanus-Stiftung is a non-profit diaconal foundation that provides social services for people in special circumstances.

IOTA Foundation

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

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The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America promotes & advancing initiatives focused on people affected by sickle cell conditions.

IOTA Foundation

Gigworks

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Gigworks connecting professional artists and event communities through one network.

IOTA Foundation

Transparency International

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Transparency International, a non-profit organization, aims to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability, and integrity.

IOTA Foundation

Kunst und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

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Kunst und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland is a museums in Germany.

IOTA Foundation

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

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Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research is a German government-funded research institute.

IOTA Foundation

Gutmenschen

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Gutmenschen is an NGO that provides art, education, criminal investigation, politics and child protection services.

IOTA Foundation

Plant-for-the-Planet

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Plant-for-the-Planet is a non profit organization.

IOTA Foundation

Lebenshilfe

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Lebenshilfe is a nonprofit association that provides assisted living and educational programs for people with disabilities.

IOTA Foundation

Franz von Assisi gemeinnützige GmbH

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The Franz von Assisi Society is an amalgamation of youth welfare institutions and schools.

IOTA Foundation

Global Project Partners

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Global Project Partners e.V. (GPP) is a non-profit association founded in 2001 and based in Berlin.

IOTA Foundation

Humboldt Innovation

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Humboldt Innovation operates as the knowledge and technology transfer company of the Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.

IOTA Foundation

Stiftung kreuznacher diakonie

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Stiftung kreuznacher diakonie is a non-profit organization that provides health care, nursing, and residential care services.

IOTA Foundation

Leibniz Supercomputing Centre

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The Leibniz Supercomputing Centre of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities is a European supercomputing centre in Garching.

IOTA Foundation

AWO Kreisverband Karlsruhe

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AWO Kreisverband Karlsruhe is a nonprofit organization that offers senior centers, short-term care, cancer counseling & education services.

IOTA Foundation

FZI Research Center

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FZI Research Center is a non-profit institution for applied research in information technology and technology transfer.

IOTA Foundation

OFFIS

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OFFIS is an institute for information technology it’s is an application-oriented non-profit research and development institute.

IOTA Foundation

DAA Hamburg

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DAA Hamburg is a non-profit educational management organization that offers commercial training, exam preparation, and placement support.

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Cultus gGmbH der Landeshauptstadt Dresden

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Cultus non-profit GmbH of the state capital Dresden is a socially oriented service company, whose core focus is on the care of the elderly.

IOTA Foundation

Hippo AI Foundation

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Hippo AI Foundation is a non-profit organization that specializes in making medical artificial intelligence a common good.

IOTA Foundation

StartupDorf

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StartupDorf is a local, grassroots and entrepreneur-led network to foster Düsseldorf startup eco-system.

IOTA Foundation

VCD

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The VCD eV makes since 1986 as a nonprofit organization.

IOTA Foundation

Evangelische Stiftung Alsterdorf

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Evangelical Foundation Alsterdorf is a modern and versatile diaconal service company.

IOTA Foundation

Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

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Special Olympics is a global inclusion movement on sport, health, education, and leadership programs.

IOTA Foundation

Travis Foundation

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Travis Foundation is a non-profit initiative aiming to give back and pay forward to the Open Source community.

IOTA Foundation

Fulda

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Fulda is a government website that provides all the information, economic, social and community development services of the city of Fulda.

Written by Mark Kendall

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