Communities by city
Startup communities in Erfurt
As of September 2026, Haus of Startups lists 3 founder communities in Erfurt - hubs, meetups, and networks that are not just LinkedIn slop.
Founders@IU
Erfurt, Thuringia
IU International University initiative networking students and alumni founders through startup events, mentoring on IU Connect, and exist grant support.
MENT (by ThEx Thüringen)
Erfurt, Thuringia
ThEx Frauensache MENT is an 18-month mentoring program specifically for women interested in entrepreneurship in Thuringia, pairing businesswomen from best-practice positions with female founders in tandems. Accompanying programs such as equine-assisted training, Persolog personality analysis, networking workshops, and innovation journeys support personal and entrepreneurial development. Participants meet regularly for matching appointments, sparring sessions, and peer exchanges to sharpen business ideas, strengthen their personalities, and build networks. Participation is free of charge and is aimed at women with residence or founding intentions in Thuringia.
ThEx innovativ
Erfurt, Thuringia
Thuringia's hub for technology-driven startups offering coaching, the TRIP accelerator, Investor Days Thuringia, and ecosystem networking focused on investment readiness and deep-tech ventures.