Forum für Kultur und Bildung gemeinnützige

What Forum für Kultur und Bildung gemeinnützige does

Forum für Kultur und Bildung gemeinnützige UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 2019 and headquartered in Leipzig, Germany. It develops and delivers cultural, digital, and entrepreneurial education projects targeting children, youth, and adults across Saxony and the broader German-speaking region. Its portfolio spans in-school programs (RobotKids robotics modules, Trickfilmwerkstatt animated film workshops, the film ab! Saxon film festival commissioned by the Saxon Ministry of Education), adult and professional initiatives (the EU-funded Future Female Program for women entrepreneurs in Saxony and the Kultur Transfer Europa European exchange program), historical education (the Zeitreise DDR podcast, funded by the Bundesstiftung zur Aufarbeitung der SED-Diktatur), and open knowledge infrastructure (the Wissenssammlung platform and Creative Commons-licensed pedagogical materials).

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a WordPress-based website and content management system at f-kub.org, a separate knowledge platform at wissen.f-kub.org, and digital podcast distribution across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon Music. The organization operates no commercial SaaS product, no public API, and no proprietary model — its "technology" is primarily curated educational content, program logistics, and digital delivery of open-licensed materials. It is registered as an approved provider of free child and youth welfare services (anerkannter Träger der freien Kinder- und Jugendhilfe).

The revenue model is grant-dominated. The primary inflows are public project grants from EU Erasmus+, the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Kultus, the Sächsischer Mitmach-Fond, the Bundesstiftung zur Aufarbeitung der SED-Diktatur, and BMBF via the Bundesverband Jugend und Film. Direct participant revenue is minor — a 150 Euro fee per Kultur Transfer Europa trip, modest perpetual-license online software sales via f-kub.org, and minor online shop transactions. All educational programs are delivered free to end users. Distribution occurs through commissioned government programs, direct engagement with schools and kindergartens, and the BA Leipzig higher-education partnership, with no commercial sales force or reseller network.

Name

Forum für Kultur und Bildung gemeinnützige

Legal name

Forum für Kultur und Bildung gemeinnützige UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Website

https://f-kub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forum für Kultur und Bildung is a Leipzig-based non-profit founded in 2019 that delivers cultural, digital, and entrepreneurial education programs for children, youth, and adults across Saxony, funded primarily by EU, federal, and state project grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Science Fair Competitions (Science Fairs, Research Symposiums) (EDAMAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL), Virtual/Blended Exchange (COIL) Partnerships (EDAIABAH), Special Education & Accessibility-Optimized Media (UDL, AAC, Captioning) (EDAGALAH)

Keywords

• Cultural education programs
• Digital media education
• Early childhood education
• Adult continuing education
• International cultural exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public and EU Project Grants: The primary revenue source consists of publicly funded project grants from EU programs (Erasmus+), the Saxon state government (Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Kultus, Sächsischer Mitmach-Fond), and federal foundations (Bundesstiftung zur Aufarbeitung der SED-Diktatur, BMBF through Bundesverband Jugend und Film). These grants fund specific educational programs over defined periods.
2. Program Participation Fees: Kultur Transfer Europa charges a 150 Euro participation fee per educational trip, covering travel within Europe by train, accommodation in single rooms, breakfast, lunch, and the local program. The fee is subsidized by EU Erasmus+ funding. Fees apply per participant per trip.
3. Online Education Software Sales: Sale of online continuing education software/products through the f-kub.org online shop. The organization provides software/applications for online training on a permanent (perpetual) basis, delivered via download. Payment accepted via credit card, PayPal, direct debit, Sofortüberweisung, and prepayment.
4. Open Educational Materials and Publications: Free educational and methodological materials published under Creative Commons licenses (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0), including the Kurzanleitung Vision und Mission and marketing campaign guide. These serve as indirect revenue generators through network building rather than direct sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Forum für Kultur und Bildung is a non-profit educational organization that designs and delivers cultural, digital, and entrepreneurial education programs for children, youth, and adults. Its portfolio includes podcasts, robotics and film workshops, film festivals, international cultural exchange trips, and entrepreneurship coaching, delivered through EU-funded, state-funded, and commissioned projects across Saxony and the German-speaking region. The organization also operates the Wissenssammlung open knowledge platform and sells online continuing-education software.

Product overview

Forum für Kultur und Bildung is a non-profit educational organization offering a portfolio of innovative educational programs and platforms for children, youth, and adults. The core offerings include cultural and digital education projects (Zeitreise DDR podcast, RobotKids robotics modules, film ab! film festival, Trickfilmwerkstatt animated film workshops), entrepreneurship support (Future Female Program), international cultural exchange (Kultur Transfer Europa), and higher education partnerships (Social Media Redaktion with BA Leipzig). Supporting infrastructure includes the Wissenssammlung knowledge platform for sharing digital cultural education resources, and published educational materials under Creative Commons licenses. The organization operates primarily in Saxony and the German-speaking region, combining cultural and digital education across all age groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Future Female Program: 12-month EU-funded initiative supporting women entrepreneurs in Saxony with online modules, coaching, and networking.
• Kultur Transfer Europa
• RobotKids
• film ab!
• Zeitreise DDR
• Trickfilmwerkstatt
• Bernsdorf digital
• Wissenssammlung
• Inkubator

Products and services

• Zeitreise DDR
• Future Female Program
• Kultur Transfer Europa
• RobotKids

Quantifiable outcome

• Kultur Transfer Europa has facilitated educational trips to 7+ European cities (Lille, Salzburg, Linz, Aarhus, Brest, Gent, Bologna) with 15 professionals per trip
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lichtblick AppminorOthers · 1 December 2025Listed as a sustainable partner on the sustainability page, indicating collaboration on sustainability initiatives and practices.
• GoldeimerminorOthers · 1 December 2025Listed as a sustainable partner on the sustainability page, indicating collaboration on circular economy and sustainability practices.
• Triodos BankminorOthers · 1 December 2025Listed as a sustainable partner on the sustainability page. Triodos Bank is a values-based bank that may provide financial services aligned with the organization's sustainability mission.
• GIBTNER+WEIDLICHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021GIBTNER+WEIDLICH co-developed the Kurzanleitung 'Vision und Mission' guide with Forum für Kultur und Bildung, published under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0). The guide helps cultural and educational organizations develop strong visions and mission statements.
• Kulturamt der Stadt LeipzigcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Leipzig City Culture Office initiated the workshop that led to the creation of the Wissenssammlung platform, and supported its development as a knowledge exchange hub for digital cultural education tools, methods, and best practices.
• Mehrgenerationenhaus BernsdorfcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Initiated the Bernsdorf digital online platform project for citizens of Bernsdorf in Oberlausitz. Forum für Kultur und Bildung developed the platform through media-pedagogically supervised workshops, which won the Saxon Innovation in Continuing Education Award.
• Naturkundemuseum LeipzigminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Featured as a best practice example on the Wissenssammlung platform. The museum's 'School's out!?' video podcast for children and youth, produced since March 2020, exemplifies digital cultural education and serves as a reference case for the platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BKJ – Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung: The German national umbrella association for cultural education of children and youth. Directly comparable as a non-profit cultural education organization operating with public funding and serving similar school and youth segments across Germany.
• JFF – Institut für Medienpädagogik: German research and practice institute for media education. Highly comparable given its overlapping work in media literacy, film education, and youth digital skills programs funded by German public sources.
• MitOst e.V. German non-profit cultural exchange network running EU-funded programs for cultural practitioners across Europe. Comparable in operating model (Erasmus+ funded exchange, community-led education programs) and target audience (cultural education professionals).
• IJAB – Fachstelle für Internationale Jugendarbeit: German federal competence center for international youth work. Comparable as a publicly funded intermediary running EU and federal programs that connect German institutions to European education and youth networks.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband (DVV): German national association for adult education centers (Volkshochschulen). Comparable as a broader, established non-formal education provider with overlapping adult education and continuing education programming, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Goethe-Institut: Germany's globally operating cultural and educational institution. Comparable in combining cultural education with international exchange, but at much larger scale and broader mandate (language instruction, cultural diplomacy).

Regional players

• European Cultural Foundation: Pan-European foundation funding cultural exchange and education initiatives across the continent. Comparable as an EU-focused cultural education funding entity, though operating at a broader continental scale rather than delivering programs directly.

Others

• Wikimedia Deutschland: German non-profit operating the open knowledge ecosystem. Comparable in publishing Creative Commons educational resources and operating community-driven open platforms, though focused on encyclopedia/knowledge rather than cultural education programs.
• Eduversum GmbH: German publisher and distributor of educational materials. Comparable as a participant in the German educational content ecosystem, though operates commercially rather than as a non-profit program delivery organization.

Emerging players

• Tandem Fundazioa: German non-profit running Franco-German and European youth exchange programs. Comparable in delivering structured exchange programs for youth and cultural practitioners via public funding, but focused more narrowly on Franco-German relations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/f_kub_org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/f-kub
• Instagraminstagram.com/f_kub_org
• Facebookfacebook.com/forumfuerkulturundbildung

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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