Startup network
Success comes from working together. The Wiesbaden start-up ecosystem brings together partners from the fields of consulting, financing, universities and business. You can find all the partners and their services here - so that you know who can support you with which topic.
Start-up service and young companies
The "Start-up Service & Young Companies" team is your first point of contact for start-up questions. We connect you with the right partners, assist you with your questions, and bring you together with other founders. Our goal: a strong, vibrant network in which your idea can grow.
Contact us
Timo Kruschwitz | Annette Bender | Isabelle Hahnemann | Kriti Bhardwaj | Marina Ginkel
Service number: 0611/313131 (opens in a new tab)
E-Mail: existenzgruendungwiesbadende
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The start-up ecosystem
Consulting and training services specifically for female entrepreneurs—from business ideas and business plans to financing and social media.
Supports founders who are unable to obtain traditional bank financing—through sureties and guarantees for loans.
Start-up and innovation promotion agency offering free advice, targeted training measures, and coaching for founders in Wiesbaden and the Rheingau-Taunus district.
Startup center in the Old Court with flexible workspaces, events, and a vibrant community for startups and young companies.
The State of Hesse’s idea competition for innovative startup concepts from universities in Hesse, aimed at fostering a startup culture at these universities and strengthening the networks among them.
Statewide competition for outstanding startups – offering visibility, networking opportunities, and recognition for innovative business ideas.
The first point of contact for all business start-ups – offers free initial consultation, seminars, and support with business plans and financing.
Contact point for founders with a university background – offers advice and events on the topic of founding a business in Wiesbaden.
Competence & Career Center offering advice and events related to starting a business—especially for students and graduates.
Network of experienced investors who support startups and young companies with capital, expertise, and contacts.
Regional savings bank offering start-up financing services—from consulting to loan brokerage for entrepreneurs in the region.
Start-up center at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences offering advice, events, and facilities—open to students, graduates, and external entrepreneurs.
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences program for technology-oriented startups – with coaching, networking, and access to infrastructure at Heimathafen.
Wiesbaden Urban Development Corporation – rents affordable office space in StartWerk to young companies and entrepreneurs.
Wiesbaden-based IT company and active partner in the start-up ecosystem – supports start-ups with expertise and networking.
Statewide network for startups in Hesse – offers consulting, events, and access to the Hesse-wide startup ecosystem.
Wirtschafts- und Infrastrukturbank Hessen (Hesse Economic and Infrastructure Bank) with promotional loans and grants—including HessenMikrodarlehen (Hesse microloans) and DigiZuschuss (digital grants) for start-ups.
Wiesbaden Institute for Succession Culture – supports founders who want to take over an existing company.
Health network meeting
Wiesbaden has a long history as a health hub—and a growing scene of founders in the health industry. Under the motto "Healthy startups for a healthy Wiesbaden," the "Startup Service & Young Companies" team regularly hosts free networking meetings. Meet other founders, exchange ideas, and benefit from expert insights on current topics. Just get in touch with us – the next date will be announced shortly.
Social and Sustainability Start-up Hub
The Department of Economic Affairs and Employment supports companies that want to bring about positive social, public welfare, or environmental change with a series of workshops, accelerator and incubator programs, and a wide range of networking opportunities and collaborations under the banner of S³HW.
Department for Economy and Employment
Address
65183 Wiesbaden
Postal address
65029 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Public transportation: Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, Luisenplatz and Wilhelmstraße; bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47, 48, 262.
Telephone
- +49 611 313131
- +49 611 313922
Opening hours
The department can be reached by telephone from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the number given in the contact field. It is recommended that you make an appointment in advance.


















