RABRYKA

What RABRYKA does

RABRYKA is a socio-cultural center based at the historic Energiefabrik (Werk 1) industrial site in Görlitz, Germany, operated by the registered non-profit association Second Attempt e.V. (founded 2003 in Dresden). Its functional scope spans cultural education, youth participation, migrant/refugee integration, environmental education, maker/repair workshops, and community programming. Core service offerings include venue and equipment rental (rooms, Furnierhalle, Kulturkneipe Lüd­ers, cargo bike and equipment lending), the annual FOKUS Festival (music, art, skate, street culture), the Impulsprojektefonds and Jugendfonds for youth-initiated project funding, a Repair-Café, the Stadtteilgarten Zusammen.Wachsen community garden, integration programs (FrauenLand, Frauen.gestalten.Welten, open women's café), and the LOKAL participatory culture project.

The organization serves multiple segments of the local Görlitz and cross-border Euroregion Neiße community: the general public, children and youth, migrants and refugees (particularly women), local neighbors, and external hirers/partners. Its underlying technology is non-proprietary, consisting of a standard CMS website, Brevo/Sendinblue for newsletters, Citrix Podio for CRM and participant registration, and Zoom for video conferencing. GDPR and BFSG/WCAG 2.1 compliance are documented.

RABRYKA's business model is publicly funded non-profit: the dominant revenue stream is project-based grants from the City of Görlitz, ESF (European Social Fund), Kulturraum Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien, and Interreg Polen-Sachsen, supplemented by annual membership dues in Second Attempt e.V. (minimum €50/year, self-set), venue and equipment rental income, and donations. Go-to-market is community-led: programs are co-created through participatory assemblies (Plena), with engagement driven by on-site participation, voluntary involvement (Rabrykant:innen), and an expanding membership base. The current co-leadership comprises Robert Trautmann (commercial Geschäftsführung) and Frank Zeiler (inhaltliche Co-Geschäftsführung, departing July 31, 2026), with a board chaired by Christian Thomas; a replacement co-CEO is being recruited in 2026.

Name

RABRYKA

Legal name

Second Attempt e.V.

Website

https://rabryka.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RABRYKA is a socio-cultural center in Görlitz, Germany, operated by the non-profit Second Attempt e.V., providing cultural education, youth participation, migrant integration, environmental, and maker programs to local residents, youth, refugees, and the cross-border Euroregion Neiße community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cultural Center

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Community cultural center
• Youth participation programs
• Cultural education
• Creative workshops
• Community engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Görlitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Subsidies: RABRYKA's primary revenue comes from public funding including grants from the City of Görlitz, European Social Fund (ESF) programs, Kulturraum Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien, and Interreg Polen-Sachsen. These subsidies fund project-based work in youth participation, integration, cultural education, and environmental education.
2. Membership Fees: Members of Second Attempt e.V. pay annual dues of at minimum €50 per year, with the amount set by the member. Members receive benefits including free event access, bar discounts, access to the annual Rabryklausur retreat, and use of the association as a project sponsor for grant applications.
3. Space Rental and Hiring: RABRYKA offers venue rental for events and equipment lending (Verleih), providing a revenue stream from external hirers. Florian Meyer handles room rentals and equipment lending, and Benjamin Schubert manages booking for the Kulturkneipe Lüders venue.
4. Donations and Sponsorship: RABRYKA accepts charitable donations. The website includes a donation button. The association maintains a dedicated donation account at Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien. Donation receipts can be issued upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RABRYKA is a nonprofit socio-cultural center operated by the registered association Second Attempt e.V. in Görlitz, Germany. It provides community programs, creative workshops, cultural education, and youth participation initiatives for local residents, and it makes its physical spaces available for rent to external hirers for events and gatherings.

Product overview

RABRYKA is a sociocultural center operated by Second Attempt e.V., offering a diverse portfolio of physical spaces, programs, and community services. The core offering centers on providing venue rental (rooms and event spaces), maker facilities (workshop, makerspace, repair café), and community programs (youth participation, integration work, environmental education). Key programmatic products include the annual FOKUS Festival, the city garden 'Zusammen.Wachsen', and the Impulsprojektefonds for youth project funding. Space rental services encompass rooms, equipment lending, and cargo bike rental. The center operates from the Energiefabrik (Werk I) industrial heritage site in Görlitz, serving as a platform for community-led urban development and cultural participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FOKUS Festival: Annual multi-day festival featuring music, art, skate, street culture, and youth participation - held since 2006, originally at the old slaughterhouse, later at RABRYKA site
• Impulsprojektefonds
• Weißes Mauer Projekt
• Zusammen.Wachsen

Products and services

• Community Programs and Creative Workshops Cultural education programs and creative workshops offered to local community members in Görlitz through the Second Attempt e.V. association, covering a range of cultural and creative activities for the general public.
• Youth Participation Programs Initiatives aimed at engaging young people in Görlitz in community and cultural activities, supporting youth participation, skill development, and social inclusion.
• Facility Space Rental Rental of RABRYKA's physical spaces to external hirers — including small organizations, community groups, and individuals — for events, meetings, and gatherings.
• Second Attempt e.V. Association Membership Membership in the registered association Second Attempt e.V., which supports and governs RABRYKA's activities. The association has 70+ members who engage with and sustain the center's mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 association members and ~3,000 cumulative festival volunteers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadt Görlitz (City of Görlitz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Görlitz is a foundational public partner, providing ongoing municipal support and funding for RABRYKA's operations as a socio-cultural center. The city council has approved major renovations (e.g., the Furnierhalle renovation in 2017) and continues to provide operational backing as the owner/partner of the center.
• Second Attempt e.V. (Parent Organization)coreOthersThe Second Attempt e.V. is the parent registered association that operates RABRYKA. Founded in 2003 in Dresden with early expansion to Görlitz, the association has over 70 members. It serves as the legal entity and funding vehicle for RABRYKA's programs and employs the staff.
• Energiefabrik Görlitz (Owner – Family Icking)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRABRYKA operates on the Energiefabrik site (formerly the yeast factory / Hefefabrik), owned by the Icking family. The owner has been a long-term supporter, providing the space that enabled RABRYKA's development. The owner relocated to Görlitz in 2019 to deepen collaboration.
• Institut für neue Industriekultur (INIK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm responsible for the renovation planning of the Furnierhalle and other buildings on the RABRYKA site. Collaborated with RABRYKA on the design and reconstruction of the venue.
• Second Attempt e.V.coreOthersInitiative Musik supports independent music venues through the APPLAUS award program, funded by German federal cultural programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Festspielhaus Hellerau: European Center of the Arts in Dresden, operating from a historic factory complex similar to RABRYKA's Energiefabrik. Both are Saxony-based socio-cultural venues combining contemporary art, community programming, and public funding models.
• Brotfabrik Frankfurt: Cultural center in Frankfurt am Main housed in a former bread factory (analogous to RABRYKA's industrial heritage site) running cultural programming, workshops, and event venue operations on a similar e.V. nonprofit model.
• Werk 2: Culturenhaus in Leipzig operating from a former industrial building with a similar mix of cultural programming, youth events, makerspace activity, and venue rental. A comparable East German community cultural center model.
• Oyoun: Berlin-based cultural center focused on post-migrant arts, community participation, and inclusive cultural programming. Comparable mission around cultural integration and participatory community programming, particularly for migrant audiences.
• Conne Island: Independent cultural center in Leipzig combining live music programming, youth culture, and community organizing on a member-supported eingetragener Verein basis. Comparable independent venue model with strong volunteer ecosystem.
• Soziokulturelles Zentrum Die Vierte Welt: Berlin-based socio-cultural center operating as an eingetragener Verein with community-led programming, cultural education, and event venue activities. Closely comparable nonprofit association model with public funding and member participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SecondAttempteV
• Facebookfacebook.com/Rabryka
• Instagraminstagram.com/rabryka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rabryka

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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