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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.

Teamwork as a slogan and lots of colorful little men.

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

The start-up ecosystem

Logo Career paths for women

Consulting and training services specifically for female entrepreneurs—from business ideas and business plans to financing and social media.


Guarantee Bank Hesse

Supports founders who are unable to obtain traditional bank financing—through sureties and guarantees for loans.


Exina

Start-up and innovation promotion agency offering free advice, targeted training measures, and coaching for founders in Wiesbaden and the Rheingau-Taunus district.


Home port Wiesbaden

Startup center in the Old Court with flexible workspaces, events, and a vibrant community for startups and young companies.


Hesse ideas

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.


Hessian Founder Award

Statewide competition for outstanding startups – offering visibility, networking opportunities, and recognition for innovative business ideas.


IHK Wiesbaden

The first point of contact for all business start-ups – offers free initial consultation, seminars, and support with business plans and financing.


Fresenius University of Applied Sciences

Contact point for founders with a university background – offers advice and events on the topic of founding a business in Wiesbaden.


RheinMain University of Applied Sciences

Competence & Career Center offering advice and events related to starting a business—especially for students and graduates.


Wiesbaden investor network

Network of experienced investors who support startups and young companies with capital, expertise, and contacts.


Nassau Savings Bank

Regional savings bank offering start-up financing services—from consulting to loan brokerage for entrepreneurs in the region.


Pioneer Lab

Start-up center at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences offering advice, events, and facilities—open to students, graduates, and external entrepreneurs.


RheinMain StartUpLabs

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences program for technology-oriented startups – with coaching, networking, and access to infrastructure at Heimathafen.


Stadtentwicklungsgesellschaft Wiesbaden mbH

Wiesbaden Urban Development Corporation – rents affordable office space in StartWerk to young companies and entrepreneurs.


Seibert Group GmbH

Wiesbaden-based IT company and active partner in the start-up ecosystem – supports start-ups with expertise and networking.


StartHub Hesse

Statewide network for startups in Hesse – offers consulting, events, and access to the Hesse-wide startup ecosystem.


Logo WI Bank

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.


WINK e.V.

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

Kirchgasse 47
65183 Wiesbaden

Postal address

P.O. Box 3920
65029 Wiesbaden

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.

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.

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