Grenzenlos Digital e.V.

What Grenzenlos Digital e.V. does

Grenzenlos Digital e.V. is a Berlin-registered nonprofit association (Eingetragener Verein) founded in 2019 that develops and delivers digital-skills education for vulnerable populations and conducts applied research on disinformation. Its primary offerings are free online courses (notably 'Digital fit mit KI' and its predecessor 'Digital fit für den Arbeitsmarkt') that teach refugee and migrant women digital competencies, AI literacy, online job-search skills, and email/online-application workflows in simple German, alongside customized workshops for libraries, schools, social institutions, and NGOs. Workshop delivery combines in-person sessions in Berlin/Brandenburg with Zoom-based synchronous and Google Classroom-based asynchronous learning; the organization also maintains a dedicated Digitallabor for content production.

Research output is anchored by the BMBF-funded DESIVE² project (Oct 2021–Dec 2024), which produced the DIV-Modell of digital information behavior and a published classification of scientific misinformation based on a 163-participant app-based diary study, and is being extended through the BMFTR-funded DeMuKo consortium (May 2026–April 2029) on disinformation in multilingual migration contexts. Additional citizen-science work under 'Digital dabei?' (Hans Sauer Stiftung, Oct 2025–Jun 2026) generated the Inklusionsradar, an instrument for mapping digital exclusion in public administration.

The organization's revenue is project-grant driven, with primary funding from German federal ministries (BMBF, BMFTR), the European Social Fund, and foundations including Postcode Lotterie, Barthel Stiftung, Buhck-Stiftung, Hans Sauer Stiftung, DSEE, DigiCo, and Hamburger Spendenparlament; NordVPN is a notable corporate co-funder of the AI-literacy course. Pricing for institutional clients is individually negotiated post-consultation, while individual courses are free and fully funded by donations. The org is governed by a five-member board led by Dr. Juliane Stiller (Chair) and Dr. Violeta Trkulja (Deputy Chair), with one full-time project manager/trainer (Anna-Julia Danisch) and additional volunteer capacity.

Name

Grenzenlos Digital e.V.

Legal name

Grenzenlos Digital e.V.

Website

https://grenzenlos-digital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grenzenlos Digital e.V. is a Berlin-based nonprofit that delivers digital-skills and AI-literacy training, primarily to refugee and migrant women, and conducts applied research on disinformation and digital exclusion via BMBF/BMFTR-funded projects and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Newcomer & Refugee Student Support Programs (EDAJAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education (BPADAKAH), Executive Functioning & Behavioral Support Tools (ADHD, SEL/Behavior Tracking, Routines) (EDAFAKAG)

Keywords

• Digital literacy education
• Disinformation research
• Media literacy training
• Digital inclusion workshops
• Civic education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Project Grants & Förderung: Primary revenue from institutional project funding (BMBF/BMFTR, European Social Fund, Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt) and foundation grants (Barthel Stiftung, Buhck-Stiftung, Hans Sauer Stiftung, Postcode Lotterie, etc.).
2. Donations (Spenden): Non-profit association accepts charitable donations to support operations and project activities.
3. Workshop Fees (Institution Custom Workshops): Individualized workshop pricing for institutional clients (libraries, educational organizations, social institutions). Price determined after consultation based on scope and duration.
4. Free Educational Courses: Free online courses (Digital fit mit KI) for refugee/migrant women, fully funded by institutional donors. No direct revenue from participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grenzenlos Digital e.V. is a Berlin-based nonprofit association that delivers digital literacy, AI literacy, and disinformation education through online courses (e.g., 'Digital fit mit KI', 'Intro') and customized workshops for vulnerable populations including refugee and migrant women, alongside institutional capacity-building for libraries, schools, and social organizations. It concurrently conducts empirical research projects (DESIVE², DeMuKo, Digital dabei?) that produce frameworks such as the DIV-Modell and Inklusionsradar to inform its educational practice.

Product overview

Grenzenlos Digital e.V. operates as a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of educational products focused on digital inclusion, media literacy, and disinformation research. The core offerings include online courses ('Digital fit mit KI', 'Digital fit', 'Intro') that provide digital skills training for refugee and migrant women for labor market integration, supplemented by workshops for individuals and institutions. The organization conducts research projects (DESIVE², DeMuKo, Digital dabei?) that generate insights for educational materials and contribute to scientific literature. A digital laboratory supports the creation of teaching materials. All offerings are delivered through online platforms using Zoom and Google Classroom, with a focus on reaching vulnerable populations including refugees, migrants, and people with limited digital access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 women trained in predecessor program 'Digital fit'; current program targets 60 women across three cohorts (2026–2027)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• DIPF – Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsforschung und BildungsinformationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Lead coordinating partner in DeMuKo (2026–2029) funded by BMFTR. Conducts research on disinformation strategies targeting migrants and develops the digital learning module. Hosts project kickoff meeting in Frankfurt.
• Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin – Institut für Bibliotheks- und InformationswissenschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in DESIVE² (conducted qualitative interviews) and DeMuKo. Long-term cooperation on research and education. Contributed to DIV-Modell development.
• ZBW – Leibniz-Informationszentrum WirtschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed the DESIVE² consortium and developed the app for the diary study. Responsible for technical development of the app-based research instrument in DESIVE².
• Universität Hildesheim (Institut für Informationswissenschaft und Sprachtechnologie & Institut für Interkulturelle Kommunikation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerbundpartner in DeMuKo (2026–2029). Designs learning concept and conducts research on receiver and sender side of disinformation strategies targeting migrants.
• Volkshochschule HildesheimcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPractice partner in DeMuKo (2026–2029). Conducts testing of developed learning modules in DaZ courses with scientific monitoring and evaluation.
• Flüchtlingskirche – Diakonisches Werk Berlin Stadtmitte e.V.secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory and educational center for people with refugee/migration background. Cooperation partner in 'Digitale Teilhabe' project (2021) and ongoing collaboration for outreach to target groups.
• Malteser Integrationszentrum Neukölln – Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V.secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration services provider in Berlin-Neukölln. Partner in Digital Initial project (2021) and workshop host for target groups.
• Lokalwerk gUGsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational reboarding for refugees in Berlin-Neukölln. Partner in Digital Initial project (2021). Co-researcher in Digital Dabei? citizen science project.
• Yekmal e.V.secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of Kurdish families in Germany. Workshop host and referral partner for activities targeting migrant families.
• Neuköllner EngagementZentrumsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict volunteer agency in Neukölln. Promotes volunteer engagement. Partner in Digital Dabei? project as co-researcher (Citizen Science).
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Information und Wissen e.V. (DGI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for information science and practice. Listed as cooperation partner on organization website.
• Amadeu Antonio Stiftung (Civic.net)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil society foundation. Collaborated on workshop 'Positionieren, Abwehren, Kontern: So können Sie auf Hatespeech reagieren' (responding to hatespeech) as part of Berlin-Pankow library training series.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grenzenlos-digital-e-v

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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