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What connects us is the passion to actively build the future through innovation. Let’s build it together.
Your journey starts here
“The biggest challenge in the founding process was convincing ourselves and others that four mechanical engineers could develop, manufacture, and successfully bring a medical device to market.”
Lukas Liedt
Co-Founder and CEO, KEKAMEDI
“Founding our company, with the network and confidence that KIT’s startup-friendly culture gave us, has enabled us to combine research at the forefront of quantum computing with direct engagement on industry needs. We shape our research agenda with our partners and adjust course quickly, making our work more impactful.”
Dr. Iris Schwenk
Co-Founder and COO, HQS Quantum Simulations
“What excites me about entrepreneurship is turning brilliant ideas into real-world solutions. I’m passionate about supporting startups at KIT because they bring research to life and create lasting impact for society.”
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax
Head of the Institute for Information Processing Technology (ITIV)
From mindset to impact
Entrepreneurship as a core competence
For us, entrepreneurship is a mindset: it means recognizing opportunities, mobilizing resources, and creating value—whether economic, social, or ecological. At the core of this competence is the ability to remain capable of taking action, especially under conditions of uncertainty, and to courageously forge new paths.
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Sensing OpportunitiesIdentifying untapped potential in science and markets. -
Seizing OpportunitiesTransforming insights into innovations and scalable business models. -
Mobilizing ResourcesConnecting the right talent,capital resources, and infrastructures. -
Managing UncertaintyConfidently navigating complex environments and proactive risk management.
