ZOLLHOF – Tech Incubator
ZOLLHOF – Tech Incubator is a leading innovation center in Nuremberg that has supported over 100 startups since 2017. With tailored programs, mentoring, and a strong network, ZOLLHOF promotes entrepreneurship and innovation while actively committing to sustainability.
About Zollhof
editZollhof is a leading innovation center in Nuremberg dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. Since its founding in 2017, Zollhof has supported over 100 startups with a tailored six-month program, of which 70% continue to operate successfully in the market. Furthermore, Zollhof has collaborated on over 120 projects with corporate innovators to validate new business models and provide them with a real competitive advantage.
Key Products and Services
editZollhof offers a comprehensive support program for startups that is tailored to the individual needs of the founders. The program includes mentoring, access to a wide network of investors and industry experts, as well as resources necessary for successfully marketing innovative ideas. For companies, Zollhof provides consulting services for validating and developing new business models aimed at securing the future of their businesses.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Zollhof is to enable and promote entrepreneurship. The organization is committed to igniting enthusiasm for entrepreneurship among curious minds from various fields. Zollhof places great importance on a positive failure culture that allows learning from setbacks and driving innovation. This philosophy is underscored by the popular format "Entrepreneurshit happens," where failures and the insights gained from them are openly discussed.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editZollhof is actively committed to sustainability and promotes initiatives aimed at shaping a sustainable future. One example is the collaboration with the GT Hub, a unique collaborative ecosystem that brings together SMEs, startups, sustainability, and digitalization. Events like the HackInGreen Hackathon invite participants to develop innovative solutions for sustainable living.
Recent Achievements and Recognitions
editZollhof has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the "leading startup hubs in Europe 2024." The startups supported by Zollhof have achieved remarkable successes, including significant funding rounds and prestigious awards. Examples include DeepOpinion, which received 11 million euros in a Series A funding round, and WeSort.Ai GmbH, which won the "German Founder Award 2024."
Zollhof is a dynamic center for innovation and entrepreneurship that continuously works to push the boundaries of what is possible and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.