Network

As a network-based platform, we bring together all relevant entrepreneurship players at KIT while bridging the gap to external partners. This collaborative approach ensures a comprehensive range of services and programs for our students, researchers, and founders. Our portfolio features both our own signature formats and complementary services delivered with and by our network partners.

Focus areas

Discover our specialized programs, co-created with our network partners.

Female Founders

With our many years of experience in entrepreneurship, research transfer, and startup support, we accompany female founders from the initial idea to the successful launch of their business.

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Startup Secure Kastel

StartUpSecure KASTEL is KIT’s incubator for cybersecurity startups, offering funding, training, and support.

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NXTGN India

With NXTGN, we aim to make a meaningful contribution by connecting science, industry and the startup ecosystem through our innovation platform.

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KTUR

The KTUR network brings together Knowledge and Technology Transfer offices and academic research units in the Upper Rhine to stimulate innovation in the region.

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Partner

Discover our network of strategic internal and external partners.

KIT EnTechnon

The KIT Institute develops the knowledge and skills, such as new technology and ways how business opportunities can be implemented by entrepreneurial activity in innovation.

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KIT nova

KIT nova is a space to explore ideas and build something real – whether physical or digital. Combining project-based learning and interdisciplinary teamwork with modern infrastructure.

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Investors network

In our role within the University, we see it as our core mission to unlock this unique potential and make it impactful through entrepreneurial thinking and action.

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Pionier Garage e.V.

PionierGarage e.V. is the student-led entrepreneurship network at KIT, supporting young founders in turning innovative ideas into successful start-ups.

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KIT Business Club

The KIT Business Club has set itself the task of bringing the two worlds of science-driven innovation and the economy
together so that they can benefit from each other effectively.

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Ecosystem

Discover our established ecosystem across Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, and beyond.

Ambassadors

Most KIT spin-offs were accompanied by sponsors, advisors, and mentors. Their active support brought valuable know-how, contacts, and additional input into the projects.

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Startup BW

THE Start-up LÄND brings together all support services and funding opportunities for founders and start-ups in Baden-Württemberg.

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NXTGN

As a central innovation platform NXTGN connects a excellent research landscape, a strong and often family-run SME sector, and a rising startup ecosystem.

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