THE ECOSYSTEM FOR THE NEXT WAVE OF DEEP TECH LEADERS.
We aim to establish our region as a leading hub for deep tech startups and entrepreneurship. As a committed partner, we actively support the collaboration of all key players in our ecosystem. We promote joint initiatives and work on making our region a recognized spot for deep tech innovation.


7
local partners in north-western Baden-Württemberg
100+
foundations from the
7 universities in 2024
40+
people in the field of foundation and transfer
110+
startup related events
in the region

Find your perfect match:
Co-Founder Matchmaking
This event connects talents and founders in a speed-dating style networking opportunity.

Get to know the project:
About DeepTechHub
DeepTechHub brings together entrepreneurial minds from seven universities in five different cities.

Have a look around:
Ecosystem Overview
Our community is diverse and full of great ideas. Find local partners or get in touch with other founders.
Our Mission
At DeepTechHub, we’re all about creating the right conditions for deep-tech startups to thrive. We know that turning bold ideas into real-world solutions takes more than tech: You need a community, the right connections, and access to the resources that matter. That’s why we bring together universities, researchers, industry experts, and founders to build a space where innovation happens naturally. Our mission? To clear the path for deep-tech ventures by making it easier to find support, build strong teams, and connect with people who share the same drive to change the game.
Community Building: Organization of joint events and trade fair appearances to strengthen the regional deep-tech community and ecosystem visibility.
Central Coordination & Transparency: Development of a central platform for clear presentation of all offerings along the startup journey.
Ecosystem Development: Development and implementation of joint programs such as the DeepTech Pre-Accelerator and networking with regional and national partners.
Talent & Team Building: Establishment of physical and digital matchmaking formats for interdisciplinary team building and support of deep-tech talents.
Research Translation: Systematic identification and transfer of promising research results into the development funnel for the creation of new deep-tech ventures.

Unite all institutions in the region that promote startups in a network and bring them closer together.

Establish cross-regional collaborations to put the region on the international tech map.

Identify the core competences of the partners and use them optimally for the benefit of the target groups.

Joint events and formats to improve the exchange between startups and those willing to start up.
Are you part of our
community yet?
Stay connected with the DeepTechHub community on WhatsApp.
Join the conversation to exchange ideas, discover opportunities, and stay up to date with what’s happening in your city and across our ecosystem. With dedicated groups for female founders, job opportunities, or researchers, you can connect with the people and topics that matter most to you. Please read the community guidelines and always be respectful with others. Thank you!
News
#DeepTechHub Matchmaking is entering its next round and we're excited to partner with KIT-Gründerschmiede, [x]Lab das Gründungsnetzwerk and TRIANGEL | KIT to invite you to Karlsruhe! If you’ve got an idea, a skill, or just the curiosity to dive into the startup world, this is your chance. In quick rounds of pitching and connecting, founders meet talents, talents meet teams – and new startup stories begin to take shape. ☕ And because the best conversations happen after…
Our next #CoFounderMatchmaking is coming to Heilbronn on October 22! 🫱🏻🫲🏽 After a summer full of ideas, plans and maybe a few unfinished startup thoughts, it’s time to get back into the room with people who might actually help turn them into something. Whether you're looking for a co-founder, want to join a team or are still figuring out what your next venture could look like – come along. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄…

AI meets biotech. Robotics meets materials science. Data meets energy. The best #DeepTech solutions come from teams with complementary skills. Our network actively connects researchers, engineers, and founders…

#DeepTechHub supports founders navigating early-stage hurdles: securing…

Let's just say: You are not alone. 😅 DeepTech startups often face high costs for prototyping, testing, and compliance, with long timelines…
Over the past months, our community has taken on hackathons across the region and beyond. From late-night problem solving to pitches, prototypes and some pretty impressive wins, one thing has become clear: there are a lot of talented people out there who simply need a team to get started. ⚡ 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙬𝙚’𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚. The new subpage brings together everything you need to know: upcoming hacks,…
