Startup Network

Startup Network at the University: Student Initiatives

The vibrant landscape of student initiatives at the University of Mannheim is unique in Germany. Students also demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to entrepreneurship.

Q-Summit

The Q-Summit in Mannheim is the largest student-organized conference on innovation and entrepreneurship in Germany.

thinc!

thinc! offers a wide range of programs to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

Enactus Mannheim

Enactus Mannheim is part of an international network dedicated to promoting social change through entrepreneurial initiatives.

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INTEGRA, Inc.

INTEGRA e. V. is a student-run management consulting firm that carries out consulting projects with companies from various industries.

Overview of all student initiatives at the University of Mannheim

Startup Network in the Region

DeepTechHub

DeepTechHub supports networking among stakeholders in the regional ecosystem and helps position the region as a hub for deep tech.

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GIG7

GIG7 is Mannheim’s center of excellence for women in business, which supports women in starting their own businesses. GIG7 is part of the NEXT Mannheim startup network.

AI Garage

The AI Garage helps startups from research institutions and universities turn AI ideas into business models.

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MAFINEX

The Technology Center supports tech-focused startups. Through various partners, founders can reserve workspaces for their startup projects free of charge.

MARS

The MARS Center of Entrepreneurship at Mannheim University of Applied Sciences offers startup courses, coaching, and office space.

NEXT Mannheim

NEXT Mannheim supports startups through consulting and networking to promote innovation in the region.

Palatina Business Angels

Palatina, a business angel association based in the Rhine-Neckar-Palatinate region, supports startups with advice and practical assistance—particularly with capital.

Mannheim Economic Development Agency

The Economic Development Agency offers consulting services on business plans, financial plans, and grants.

Contact

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Dr. Nora Zybura

Contact person for startups

Team: Entrepreneurship

Profile

University of Mannheim
MCEI/ Institute for SME Research and Entrepreneurship
Schloss, Ehrenhof Ost – Room EO 271
68161 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2889
E-mail: noramcei.de

This text was translated from German by DeepL.