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.
University of Ulm
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.
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.
