The business
and science hub

As an outstanding IT and life sciences location, Heidelberg is characterized by a first-class research landscape, which is home to renowned institutions such as the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). Heidelberg offers an ideal environment for the synergy of IT and life sciences with its unique combination of top tier research and business dynamism. Companies such as paretos, AMERIA and Cytion are already benefiting from the excellent structures of Heidelberg and the hip.

Heidelberg’s advantages are also manifest in the wide range of leisure and cultural activities on offer. Find more about it here.


6 reasons to choose Heidelberg

Research & innovation

Top institutes, the oldest university in Germany and 10 institutions of higher-level education.

Infrastructure

Short distances, good accessibility, business and research networks.

Specialists

160,000 people from all over the world live in Heidelberg, including many students and academics.

Quality of life

A wide range of leisure and cultural activities, the gastronomy scene and the quaint shops characterize the city of Heidelberg.

Sustainability

Numerous initiatives for environmental, climate and nature conservation and the award Global Green City 2015.

Strong economy

From DAX-listed companies such as Heidelberg Materials or SAP to the successful start-up Aleph Alpha: Heidelberg and the region offer a diverse network.

Funding opportunities
in Heidel­berg

As a start-up-friendly city, Heidelberg offers start-ups from the scientific and technology-based sectors various funding opportunities. Get initial information and contacts to advice, consulting centers and services for your company.

Heidel­berg Techno­logy Park

Over the course of more than four decades, Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH has evolved into an internationally renowned hub for high-tech innovation – driven by three key elements: an outstanding network, tailored facilities, and close collaboration. As a wholly owned municipal subsidiary, the company is strongly committed to providing optimal conditions for scientific and research-driven businesses to transform cutting-edge research into innovative products and services – because innovation and entrepreneurship are the engines of economic success.

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Heidelberg’s innovative ecosystem

  • KI Garage

    The in Heidelberg located KI Garage promotes technology transfer in the field of AI in Baden-Württemberg by providing resources and networks to transform research results into successful startups.
    The goal is to create an up-to-date and usable database for all actors within the AI ecosystem and to foster their networking.

  • Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim

    The Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim is supported by the State of Baden-Württemberg as part of the Innovation Campus strategy. Its goal is to make a significant contribution to advanced developments in the healthcare sector through a strong integration of science, medicine, and industry. This alliance represents a major leap forward in the collaboration between research, patient care, and the healthcare economy, strengthening the region’s position as a leader in life sciences and medicine.

  • Do Tank Network for Wearable Technologies

    The “Do Tank Network for Wearable Technologies” is a regional meeting platform for developers and user groups from the fields of medicine and health, sports science, fitness, wellness and lifestyle who are actively involved in the implementation of innovative projects or who want to contribute to the promotion and acceptance of wearable technologies in important population groups. The Do Tank Network was formed in November 2023 on the initiative of the Office for Economic Development and Science of the City of Heidelberg and comprises around 50 people from various institutions and companies.

  • BioRN

    BioRN is an innovation cluster for life sciences, founded on continuous interaction between science, industry, and government to generate, transfer, and apply knowledge in the life sciences sector. Established in 1996, BioRN represents the unique collaboration of key innovation players in the life sciences around Heidelberg, located at the intersection of Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Hesse. This connection is symbolized by the rivers Rhine, Main, and Neckar.

  • Digital-Agentur Heidelberg

    As a municipal subsidiary, Digital-Agentur Heidelberg drives the city’s digital transformation to enhance quality of life and position Heidelberg as a leading smart city. Focusing on the needs of citizens, they collaborate closely with the city administration to define and implement strategic digital initiatives. Together with local businesses, research centers, and educational institutions, they are building a future-ready economic hub supported by innovative digital infrastructure.

  • Heidelberg Startup Partners

    Heidelberg Startup Partners is an initiative of Heidelberg’s research and educational institutions, focusing on life sciences, industrial technology, machine learning, and other innovations emerging from the city’s renowned universities and research centers.
    Together, Heidelberg Startup Partners create a collaborative platform that transforms innovative ideas into concrete projects, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies and solutions for the future.

  • hip:com e. V.

    hip:com e. V. connects IT and AI companies as well as stakeholders from Life Sciences and Biotechnology across the metropolitan region. The Heidelberg Innovation Park (hip) serves as the nucleus and driving force of this business network. Together, we are building a vibrant community where collaborations, events, and joint projects create new synergies and actively shape the future strength of the ecosystem.

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