Deep Tech Inkubator & Accelerator

At the Young Entrepreneurs Excellence Program (YEEP), we support you both during and after school as you embark on your entrepreneurial journey.

At our hackathons and company visits, you’ll meet innovative startups and businesses – co-develop ideas with real implementation potential while building valuable professional connections.

As a student or alumni from all over Baden-Württemberg, develop your ideas into a validated business model in just a few steps - in our state-wide, digital startup programme.

HackXplore is a three-day hackathon in which teams develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges provided by companies. The hackathon takes place on site in Karlsruhe.

Find the right support for your startup idea at your university in Baden-Württemberg through NXTGN’s partner network.

AI Founders is an accelerator run by Campus Founders in Heilbronn for AI and deep-tech startups. It is designed to empower founders to build and scale their companies without distractions. Learn from experienced entrepreneurs who have already successfully built and grown startups. We provide a clear path to achieving first market traction, driven by weekly check-ins and jointly defined milestones.

Take part in the nationwide online pitch event with your newly developed startup idea or your early-stage startup, convince the jury and win one of the coveted prizes.

Get ready for your next (pre-)seed funding round in just 8 weeks! Get challenged by VCs and have your financial plan checked by experienced CFOs!

Do you want to professionalise your sales process after you have closed your first customers? In our 8-week Sales Masterclass, experts will help you take your sales to the next level.

AI Scale is a four-week intensive program run by Campus Founders in Heilbronn, designed to support late-stage startups in building the foundations for scalable growth. Through hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, and unique networking opportunities, startups gain the tools, insights, and connections they need.

As a startup, the Match Arena gives you the opportunity to connect directly with representatives of our members and initiate topic-specific collaboration opportunities.

As a deep-tech startup, you have the opportunity to showcase your groundbreaking technologies and connect with leading deep-tech pioneers from across Europe.

At Expert Day, PhDs and postdocs have the chance to connect with leading experts from a wide range of companies and build valuable professional relationships.

The Patent to Opportunity workshop enables researchers to systematically assess their research for market relevance – with AI support and proven innovation methods.

Mätch VC is a team of 91 family businesses and entrepreneurs. We joined forces to back the next generation of innovators from all over Europe.

As an AI startup in BW, you will receive support in finding the right programs, mentoring, and coaching.