Locations
Points of Contact for Your Startup Project
The NXTGN cooperation partners offer individual consulting, workshops, networking events, and funding opportunities at their locations for anyone looking to start a startup.
Karlsruher Institut für TechnologiE (KIT)
KIT-Gründerschmiede
The KIT Gründerschmiede is one of the largest university-based startup centers in Germany and the central point of contact for technology-driven ventures at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Since 2013, it has supported founders at all stages of their journey – from idea to scaling.
Through coaching, mentoring, and events, it supports innovative business ideas, facilitates access to funding programs and accelerators, connects startups with industry, investors, and partners, and actively participates in KIT spin-offs.
University of Stuttgart
TRACES
TRACES, as the central transfer center of the University of Stuttgart, provides targeted support for students, staff, and alumni interested in founding a startup. It offers individual coaching and access to co-founders, workspaces, industry partners, and funding opportunities.
University of Heidelberg
hei_INNOVATION
hei_INNOVATION brings science and entrepreneurship together. Here you receive support in transferring your research idea into practice – through startup funding, workspaces, workshops, and access to entrepreneurship education.
Ulm University
Entrepreneurs Campus
The Entrepreneurs Campus Ulm is the central hub for entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Ulm. Its goal is to combine academic excellence with entrepreneurial thinking – from the initial idea to a successful startup. The Entrepreneurs Campus offers inspiration, training, and a strong network for everyone who wants to act entrepreneurially and create real innovations.
University of Tübingen
Startup Center
The Startup Center at the University of Tübingen is the central point of contact for entrepreneurial activities at the university, supporting students, researchers, and staff on their journey from the initial idea to a successful start-up.
With individual consulting, training opportunities, mentoring, and a strong network, the Startup Center supports the development of innovative business models, provides access to funding programs and financing opportunities, and connects founders with partners from academia, industry, and the start-up ecosystem. A particular focus is placed on science-based and technology-driven spin-offs.
University of Freiburg
Gründungsbüro
The University of Freiburg’s Founders’ Office is the central point of contact for students, researchers, and staff with ambitions to start a business. It supports start-up projects from the initial idea through to company formation, with a particular focus on knowledge- and technology-driven start-ups.
With individual consulting, training opportunities, workshops, and networking events, the Founders’ Office supports founders in developing their business ideas, provides access to funding programs and competitions, and connects them with experts, investors, and partners from academia and industry.
University of Hohenheim
InnoGreenhouse
The University of Hohenheim’s startup support is the central point of contact for students, researchers, and aspiring founders—from the initial idea to launching a start-up. It brings together advice, training, networks, and funding opportunities. Through coaching, workshops, programs, and a network of academia, industry, investors, and funding partners, it creates ideal conditions for innovative, growth-oriented ventures—personalized, on equal footing, and with a focus on agricultural sciences, FoodTech, life sciences, and sustainable innovation.
Stuttgart Media University
Generator Startup Center
The Generator Startup Center is the central hub for all entrepreneurship topics at the Stuttgart Media University (HdM). Students, alumni, and staff receive support on their path to launching their own startup. Through courses, individual consulting, and tailored funding opportunities, the Startup Center provides everything needed to get started.
