Our Services

We'll help you along all the stages involved in starting your company.

Starting a company isn't easy even if you're a researcher with an innovative idea or have developed an exciting new technology. There's a lot that needs to be carefully thought through and planned before you get started, much like planning a mountain climbing expedition. We'll be there to help you start your journey – with our experienced coaches, effective sponsorship and funding programs and other partners from our extensive ecosystem. We act as the main point of contact to help researchers at the Fraunhofer Society who are interested in starting a business and assist them along the path to launching their technology company. And in some cases, we may even join you on your journey as a shareholder and co-investor.

Get ready and start the journey

We support you in founding your company  

• Find out all about the services from Fraunhofer Venture.
• Benefit from our legal and business experience. We are your sparring partner in the spin-off process.
• Develop your business concept together with our start-up experts, considering the relevant framework conditions.
• Take advantage of the complementary support of our AHEAD funding program.

Take the step into entrepreneurship now

The Spin-off as the first milestone

The start has been made, but now it's just getting serious

• When you have found the right way for you as a Fraunhofer founder, the next step is to implement the start-up - with or without Fraunhofer as a co-shareholder and co-investor.
• Your institute will receive an incentive for the spin-off, partly to compensate for the loss of expertise caused by your leaving.

Get started with the Fraunhofer participation

Fraunhofer as co-shareholder

• With Fraunhofer's involvement, you will have a strong partner for the next stages.
• Together, the next steps are taken, such as the collaborative development of the corporate strategy or the realization of financing rounds.
• As a shareholder, Fraunhofer can also participate in company financing.

Get closer to the top of the mountain with our financing partners

Profit from our large network

• Find strong investors with us and accelerate your startup's success.
• We will connect you with our network of VCs, business angels and strategic investors.