Startup Safari
North Rhine-Westphalia

Startup ecosystem
Bonn

Explore Bonn through Sustainability Hub Bonn Region, Digital Hub Bonn, Startplatz Bonn and teams working across Health.

The local ecosystem brings together teams working across Health. Explore Bonn through Sustainability Hub Bonn Region, Digital Hub Bonn, Startplatz Bonn and teams working across Health.

Hubs and accelerators

Where innovation comes together

Sustainability network

Sustainability Hub Bonn Region

Bonn's point of contact for sustainable transformation and regional exchange.

Community hub

Digital Hub Bonn

A networking platform for Bonn's digital economy, focused on sustainability and innovation in the public sector.

Coworking and events

Startplatz Bonn

The NRW-wide Startup Hub network extends to Bonn, offering workspace and a community.

Notable startups

The names shaping Bonn

LeanIX

Bonn's tech success story. Enterprise architecture SaaS, acquired by SAP in 2023.

Enterprise SaaS

Code Intelligence

Automated security testing platform backed by Google and T-Venture.

Cybersecurity

VesselSens

Sensor implants for the early detection of restenosis. High-tech medtech from Bonn.

HealthTech / MedTech

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)

Early-stage investor based in Bonn, investing in technology companies.

Venture Capital
Talent and research

Universities and spin-offs

Universität Bonn

Research and teaching across mathematics, physics and life sciences.

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

Applied sciences and strong entrepreneurship programmes

Fraunhofer Institute Cluster

Several Fraunhofer institutes in the Bonn region help turn research into practical applications.

For innovation teams

See Bonn firsthand

A report is a starting point. You have to experience an ecosystem in person. Choose a theme for your safari in Bonn.

Frequently asked questions

The Bonn startup ecosystem

Which industries shape the Bonn startup ecosystem? +

Teams can explore Health through local organisations and companies. Explore Bonn through Sustainability Hub Bonn Region, Digital Hub Bonn, Startplatz Bonn and teams working across Health.

Which startup hubs are part of Bonn’s ecosystem? +

Local hubs include Sustainability Hub Bonn Region (Sustainability network), Digital Hub Bonn (Community hub), Startplatz Bonn (Coworking and events). The relevant route depends on your team’s topic.

What can an innovation team explore in Bonn? +

A guided safari helps your team meet relevant founders and explore the local startup ecosystem in person. Explore Bonn through Sustainability Hub Bonn Region, Digital Hub Bonn, Startplatz Bonn and teams working across Health.

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