In the location's words:

Shaping the future with innovations is our urban DNA. Modern mobility was invented in Mannheim - a great legacy and the realization that innovations must be sustainable: economically, ecologically, socially and culturally.

The exciting task of NEXT MANNHEIM as a 100% subsidiary of Innovation City is to make Mannheim even more attractive for founders* through many factors. We develop our startup ecosystem in an interdisciplinary and holistic way. Cultural urban development and creative industries go hand in hand with the promotion of tech and medtech companies or international startups.

Cosmopolitanism, startup spirit, an exciting cultural and nightlife and special advantages: The city is compact and NEXT MANNHEIM promotes intensively - with eight startup centers and direct access to investors*, international networks, SMEs and industry.