Benefit from the innovation ecosystem with Corporate Membership

Membership gives you as a company or institution concrete business impact and allows you to actively participate in shaping the Next Generation Mittelstand. You will also be connected to the innovation ecosystem - consisting of relevant players from science, business and start-ups.

The mission of NXTGN

Success through partnerships

Access to innovative solutions, qualified talent and like-minded company representatives lays the foundation for joint collaborations.

As a company or institution from the business world, you enrich the ecosystem as part of the Corporate Membership with your excellent industry expertise and your monetary investment. In return, you will receive specific benefits from the following three areas: Talent & Visibility, Technology & Innovation and Transformation & Minimum.

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Our three value propositions

Membership for corporates: community events, peer learning and much more

Talents and visibility

To secure the prosperity of our region, we are tackling the shortage of skilled labour. Together, we are increasing the attractiveness of the region in order to maintain the quality of life and attract diverse and international talent.

Technology and innovation

We create prospects for future generations by contributing to sustainable re-industrialisation and promoting new business models and fields of technology.

Transformation and mindset

The challenges are increasing and everyday working life is becoming ever more complex. The necessary transformation requires progressive leadership and future work skills. We identify these and help employees to adapt.

A lecture can be seen at the INNO Festival 2023.

Our specific services:

Employer branding & social media coverage

We present your company as an innovative force and attractive employer beyond your own network in order to position the strategic orientation of the company both internally and externally, for example at events, through posts on our social media or through the opportunity to place job adverts on our job portal.

Community Events

In a relaxed atmosphere, you will meet representatives from start-ups, science and business to discuss current topics. You will also benefit from inspiring input and networking opportunities, for example at speed dating with startups and talents from NXTGN formats.

A lecture can be seen at the INNO Festival 2023.

Our specific services:

Scouting Collection

We offer a customised startup portfolio with industry-leading startups based on a strategic search field defined by you. Each profile includes a one-pager with all relevant evaluation information about the startups.

Technology Briefings

Our quarterly reports on trending topics such as AI solutions along the customer journey, sustainability and cyber security provide in-depth insights and show which start-ups are currently implementing these topics. These reports provide a deeper understanding of current developments.

A lecture can be seen at the INNO Festival 2023.

Our specific services:

Learning Events

We organise cross-company, curated workshops and roundtables on topics such as open innovation, change management and corporate venturing. Our aim is to promote mutual learning and impart practically applicable knowledge.

Executive Events

Exclusive events with representatives of our corporate partners at senior, board and shareholder level with the intention of learning from each other through fruitful discussions and thus supporting the effectiveness of the startup ecosystem.

Our references

What our corporate members say

7000+

Startups in our database

150+

Corporates & Startups
Matchmaking

160 million

Total investment in our alumni teams

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Bookable service offers

Get off to a targeted start with our corporate services

Our Next Level Services go beyond the Corporate Membership contribution and adapt flexibly and effectively to your needs.

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Talent Services

As part of innovation sprints and hackathons with students from the NXTGN network, company representatives can get to know talents in depth and identify the designers of tomorrow.

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Partnering Services

We find suitable start-ups for your company's individual search fields. In addition to scouting and matchmaking events, we can also provide medium-term support for a pilot programme.

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Learning Services

Our further education programme in cooperation with the University of Stuttgart and the HdM Stuttgart imparts knowledge on how to work and collaborate with start-ups and also equips participants with general innovation methodology.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I also obtain a membership as a private individual?

Corporate Membership is primarily aimed at companies and institutions.

Are you a private individual, but still want to network with us? We'd love to! Then take a look at our Offer overview to. Here you will find our wide range of offers for students, start-ups, educators and researchers, for example.

Is a Corporate Membership subject to a fee?

Yes, you invest in the network both financially and through your industry expertise. This allows the entire network to grow and we can develop the next generation of SMEs together.

Do I enter into any obligations as a member?

As a Corporate Member, you are part of our network. The more you get involved in this network, the more you benefit from it. We would be happy to discuss together how you can make the most of Corporate Membership.

Do I have a fixed contact person?

As a corporate member, you always know who you can contact at NXTGN. Our Corporate Success Team is available for questions and suggestions and looks forward to shaping the Next Generation Mittelstand with you.

Contact us

Become part of our network now

Contact Nico Bühler directly or use our general contact form.

Nico Bühler

Nico Bühler

Head of Corporate Membership

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