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Startup communities in Mannheim
As of September 2026, Haus of Startups lists 5 founder communities in Mannheim - hubs, meetups, and networks that are not just LinkedIn slop.
C-HUB
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg
Creative-industry startup center and community in Jungbusch with coworking, events and network for design, media, film and architecture founders.
Enactus Mannheim e.V.
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg
University of Mannheim student team developing social and sustainable entrepreneurial projects within the Enactus Germany network.
GIG7 Kompetenzzentrum FeMale Business
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg
Mannheim competence center and active female-founder community offering consulting, workshops, events and the Female Founders Map.
NEXT MANNHEIM
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg
NEXT MANNHEIM, based in Mannheim, offers startups comprehensive support through eight startup centers that enable consulting, financing and networking. The target group includes startups in the areas of IT, Industry 4.0, IoT, AI as well as medical technology and creative industries. The services are largely free of charge and are aimed at innovative founders who want to succeed in the region. Through close ties to universities and companies, NEXT MANNHEIM promotes a dynamic startup community.
thinc! e.V.
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg
Leading University of Mannheim student entrepreneurship initiative offering mentoring, workshops, and an incubator program to help students launch ventures.