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Start-up

Anyone who wants to set up their own business in Germany needs not only innovative ideas, a lot of patience and secure financing, but above all one thing: good advice. The employees of the Welcome Center are also there to help you with this.

You have a brilliant idea for a business start-up? Then you've come to the right place. (Symbol image)

Start-up office in Stuttgart City Hall

The Economic Development Agency of the state capital Stuttgart and its partners advise prospective company founders on all matters relating to setting up a business and establishing contacts.

The start-up office in Stuttgart City Hall offers business founders free initial advice on starting their own business . In addition, the business development department of the state capital Stuttgart offers business start-up seminars and discussion groups for business founders and supports them in their search for affordable office space.

Support for business startup

You can also obtain advice from the following contacts, among others:

  • Business angels in the Stuttgart region are successful entrepreneurs, investors with strong capital and competent managers who not only offer young and promising growth companies investment capital, but also support them personally with their business experience and contacts.
     Business Angels in the Stuttgart Region (opens in a new tab)
  • Technologie-Transfer-Initiative GmbH (TTI) is a central point of contact for company founders at the University of Stuttgart. TTI GmbH provides support in all matters relating to business start-ups, for example in the preparation of a business plan, access to funding opportunities from the federal and state governments, the use of university resources, and the establishment of a transfer and start-up company under the aegis of TTI.
     Technology Transfer Initiative GmbH (TTI) (opens in a new tab)
  • The "Generator" start-up center at Stuttgart Media University supports students and graduates in setting up their own businesses. It also promotes innovation and entrepreneurship with seminars, business games and individual coaching.
     Founders' Center "Generator" at Stuttgart Media University (opens in a new tab)

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  • Stadt Stuttgart/Martin Lorenz
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