NXTGN - for the Next Generation Mittelstand

"This network is an absolute must for any company in ‘THE LÄND’ that wants to increase its innovative strength by collaborating with startups."

“The NXTGN network is a real game changer for the academic world! The direct exchange with innovative founders inspires my research and allows it to grow beyond the ivory tower. What's particularly exciting is that our proximity to politics opens up new opportunities to translate scientific findings into concrete policies.”

“It is now impossible to imagine Baden-Württemberg without NXTGN - I am part of the ecosystem in order to broaden my horizons through the initiative's excellent offers and events and to get to know people from business, politics and science who are enthusiastic about startups.”

“As a university that places great emphasis on entrepreneurship, we have the ideal partner in NXTGN, which supports us in our work with its large network, organizes top-class events and strengthens networking with other universities - that really helps us all move forward.”

"We are partners of NXTGN in order to discover new synergies between innovation managers. The access to the regional innovation ecosystem and the direct exchange with the founders and their developments give us new perspectives."

“All players in the Baden-Württemberg startup ecosystem are pursuing the same major goal: to produce more successful startups. NXTGN pulls many threads together here and forms the supra-regional network that develops potential through synergies and mutual support and helps us to achieve this goal together.”

"Like VfB Stuttgart, NXTGN is focussing on young and wild people, striving for innovation and bringing together strong partners for a successful future in our economic region."

"Our region is full of potential. NXTGN is the catalyst to realise all that potential!"

“A good network is so important because a network is more than the sum of the individual players. Not everyone can do everything themselves, but needs to know someone who can help.”

"Access to knowledge, the latest technologies and trends strengthens our competitiveness and creates added value for our policyholders, but also supports us in sustainable developments through environmentally friendly and socially responsible solutions."

,,Ein gutes Netzwerk ist so wichtig, da im regen Austausch Gründungen beschleunigt werden, es entstehen neue Geschäftsmodelle und exzellente Partnerschaften werden geknüpft. Das brauchen wir im Ländle, in Deutschland und in ganz Europa für unsere Zukunft.''

"A good network is important because it's the only way to ‘think outside the box’. And because it can lead to projects that we wouldn't have thought of otherwise, but that still help us move forward."

“Successful startups are created when the right people with the most promising ideas come together at the right time. Being able to support this motivates me and is fun. And I always learn something new.”

"As an energy supplier from Baden-Württemberg with more than 10 years of innovation experience, supporting startups ‘im Ländle’ is very important to us. In NXTGN, we have a great partner that connects corporates with startups, strengthens and inspires the startup landscape in Baden-Württemberg."

,,Das richtige Netzwerk ist unbezahlbar. Gründer:innen machen schließlich Vieles zum aller ersten Mal. Die richtigen Partner:innen helfen dabei, aus bereits gemachten Erfahrungen zu lernen, neue Denkanstöße zu erhalten und die richtigen Türen zu öffnen.''

"Modern technologies, methods and business models are no longer topics from Silicon Valley, but have long since arrived in the centre of THE LÄND. Novatec sees itself as an enabler to support the ‘Next Generation Mittelstand' in these areas. A functioning network is crucial for this."

"The close dialogue with other corporate partners, the insights into science and, of course, the direct access to innovative startups with exciting developments are very valuable for us. We also always get to know new perspectives and learn from them."