FOUNDING IN THE NORTHWEST
POWERED BY TAILWINDS

We connect science, business and start-ups to enable scalable innovations and systematically promote pioneering startups.

THE BASIS FOR
MORE
STARTUPS.

Our scalable venture studio model not only creates more startups, but also ensures their commercial viability. We identify innovative research approaches, provide structured support to startups on their path to market readiness, and connect them with industry partners and pilot projects.

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MISSION

We embed entrepreneurial thinking in science and transform research findings into innovative, economically viable companies. Through our systematic, comprehensive start-up support, we make innovations replicable and increase the number of successful spin-offs in the Northwest.

VISION

The Northwest will become one of the leading regions for knowledge- and technology-driven startups. Our goal is to professionalize the startup process, transform research into value creation, and establish a stable, cross-border ecosystem for innovation and growth in the long term.

VALUES

Entrepreneurial spirit: Supporting and training entrepreneurs is key to economic transformation.
Collaboration: We rely on close links between universities, businesses and start-ups.
Sustainability: With future-oriented solutions, we work together to ensure long-term economic stability.

OUR APPROACH:
SYSTEMATIC START-UP SUPPORT

SCIENCE START-UP FUNNEL

Wir bündeln Entrepreneurship Education und verfolgen eine gemeinsame IP-Strategie über alle Hochschulen hinweg.

VENTURE
STUDIO

Wir kuratieren Kooperationen zwischen Start-ups und KMUs – für praxisnahe, gemeinsame Innovationen.

CORPORATE
COOPERATIONS

Wir entwickeln Forschungsergebnisse gezielt zu marktfähigen MVPs – schnell, strukturiert und skalierbar.

PILOT PROJECTS &
TEST ENVIRONMENTS

Wir öffnen den Zugang zu regionalen und überregionalen VCs und stärken Gründer:innen mit gezieltem VC-Training.

Supporters from the very beginning

© 2025 hoi startup factory. Alle Rechte sind vorbehalten.
Die hoi startup factory ist eines von 15 ausgewählten Projekten in der Konzeptphase im Leuchtturmwettbewerb des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK).

Prof. Dr. Jutta Günther

Rector

University of Bremen

Prof. Dr. Ralph Bruder

President of the Carl von Ossietzky
University of Oldenburg

Dr. Matthias Fonger

Managing Director

The Presidium of the Chamber of Commerce

LET'S SHAPE THE FUTURE TOGETHER!

ALL REFERENCES & PARTNERS

A STRONG NETWORK IN THE NORTHWEST

Northwest Germany boasts an exceptional density of universities, research institutes, and industrial companies. The regions surrounding Bremen and Oldenburg together form a powerful innovation cluster, which is being specifically utilized and further developed by the hoi startup factory .

As the only cross-border initiative that provides structured and scalable support to startups across the region throughout their startup journey, we create a sustainable competitive advantage for science, business, and founders.