Did you know that sunny Freiburg at the foot of the Black Forest has been one of Germany's top 3 cities for new start-ups per resident? Whether it's due to the location or the unique spirit of the city, the fact is that Freiburg has become a hotspot for start-ups. As a start-up accelerator for green technologies, the Grünhof is home to a vibrant community with three coworking spaces. The BadenCampus for deep tech, med tech and microsystems technology is another of Baden-Württemberg's eight start-up accelerators. Compared to the national average, almost twice as many of Freiburg's start-ups are in the green economy. Come to Freiburg and benefit from the perfect climate for pioneering ideas!
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Start-up reports are reporting a steadily growing number of start-ups. Most of them come from the fields of health, medicine and green technologies. It comes as no surprise as Freiburg University Hospital is one of the largest in Germany and has a reputation with international appeal.
Freiburg has an impressive number of spin-offs geared towards science: 258 start-ups have emerged from the University of Freiburg since 1995 - 36 of them genuine tech start-ups in the last 10 years.
With five Fraunhofer Institutes, two Max Planck Institutes and the Hahn-Schickhardt Institute, the density of of renowned research institutions is exceptionally high.
Whether it's the municipality, the university or Freiburg companies, many organizations promote start-ups with their own support programs. To maximize synergies, these institutions have joined forces on the Startinsland platform. The platform serves more than just biannual start-up breakfasts with the Lord Mayor - it provides numerous opportunities for personal exchange.
The Freiburg startup ecosystem is located in the tri-border region of Germany, Switzerland and France, with the renowned startup cities of Basel and Strasbourg in the immediate vicinity. So what could be more obvious than tapping into international potential and markets from here? The Freiburg Economic Development Agency provides support with cross-border connections and contacts.
Freiburg wants to inspire you to start a business! That's why we offer potential founders inspiring events and information sessions all year round. Freiburg certainly has the right experts and funding programs for your business idea: Whether you are starting up in trade, crafts, the social sector, health, the green economy or other areas.
The Lokhalle and the Biotechpark in the heart of the city are just two of the numerous premises in Freiburg where founders can start small and flourish quickly with like-minded people. So what are you waiting for?
I am happy to answer all your questions about start-ups in Freiburg or in general. Give me a call or send me an e-mail.
Project Manager startinsland - Start-up Initiative Freiburg Region
