# Top 33 startup incubators and accelerators in Germany

Tamtam tracks 33 startup incubators and accelerators headquartered in Germany. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Ruhr University Bochum, BEUMER Group and beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship. Their median headcount is 33. Half of them were founded in 2015 or later. The most common headquarters are Berlin (11), Munich (5) and Hamburg (3).

This selection of German startup incubators and accelerators includes established research institutions and newer initiatives. Among them are Ruhr University Bochum, a research institution fostering entrepreneurial spirit, and UnternehmerTUM, which supports tech ventures from ideas to market leadership. Companies like Rocket Internet SE incubate and scale internet-based business models, while beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship supports young innovators in planet-positive projects. The list features a mix of organizations, from large universities to specialized incubators.

A notable pattern is the strong presence of organizations linked to higher education and research services, such as Berlin Institute of Health and Technische Universität München. This suggests a focus on leveraging academic expertise and scientific advancements for startup development. Geographically, there is a concentration of these organizations in major cities like Berlin and Munich, indicating these are key hubs for startup incubation in Germany.

🇩🇪 Germany · 33 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ruhr University Bochum](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ruhr-university-bochum) (ruhr-uni-bochum.de)<br>A leading international research institution in the Ruhrgebiet region, offering top research opportunities and programs to develop talents and promote entrepreneurial spirit among students | Research Services | 🇩🇪 Bochum | 5,257 | 1961 |
| 2 | [BEUMER Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/beumer-group) (beumergroup.com)<br>Design and manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation, and distribution across various industries worldwide. | Automation Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Beckum | 4,705 | 1935 |
| 3 | [beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bevisioneers-the-mercedes-benz-fellowship) (bevisioneers.world)<br>Supports young innovators with training, funding, and expert assistance for planet-positive projects, regardless of financial status, implemented by The DO School. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 869 | 2022 |
| 4 | [UnternehmerTUM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/unternehmertum) (unternehmertum.de)<br>Support innovation enthusiasts and startups through entrepreneurial action, driving tech ventures from initial ideas to market leadership. | Higher Education | 🇩🇪 Garching (Munich) | 668 |  |
| 5 | [Berlin Institute of Health](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/berlin-institute-of-health) (bihealth.org)<br>A biomedical research institution focused on translational research and precision medicine, improving prediction and developing therapies for progressive diseases | Research Services | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 552 |  |
| 6 | [Hochschule Hof, University of Applied Sciences](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hochschule-hof-university-of-applied-sciences) (hof-university.de)<br>This company offers a range of interdisciplinary study programs, applied research, and practical-oriented master's degrees, fostering collaboration with industry and promoting innovation in various fields | Government Administration | 🇩🇪 Hof | 476 | 1994 |
| 7 | [Rocket Internet SE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rocket-internet-se) (rocket-internet.com)<br>Incubates and develops internet-based business models, provides operational support, scales companies internationally, and invests strategically in technology firms globally. | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 389 | 2007 |
| 8 | [Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/technische-universitat-munchen-technical-university-of-munich) (tum.de)<br>Public research university in Munich, Germany specializing in engineering, technology, medicine, and natural sciences with campuses in various locations and numerous research centers | Higher Education | 🇩🇪 Munich | 363 |  |
| 9 | [EWOR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ewor) (ewor.com)<br>EWOR provides education, network, and capital for talented individuals of all ages to build impactful tech companies, led by experienced founders | Education | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 359 | 2020 |
| 10 | [Start2 Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/start2-group) (start2.group)<br>A global company empowering innovation through targeted programs for startups, corporations, and public organizations, guiding over 1,600 startups worldwide | Business Consulting and Services | 🇩🇪 Munich | 326 | 2008 |
| 11 | [EIT Health](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eit-health) (eit-health.jobs.personio.de)<br>This company fosters innovation in healthcare, supporting healthy living and active aging by providing resources and solutions for improved quality of life in Europe | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇪 Munich | 303 | 2015 |
| 12 | [EIT RawMaterials](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eit-rawmaterials) (eitrawmaterials.eu)<br>This company focuses on driving innovation and sustainability in the raw materials sector through collaboration, education, and fostering entrepreneurship in Europe | Mining | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 186 | 2015 |
| 13 | [TUM Venture Labs](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tum-venture-labs) (tum-venture-labs.de)<br>Supports deep tech and life science ideas from inception to business launch across 12 specialized domains, providing a springboard for entrepreneurial impact. | Research Services | 🇩🇪 Munich | 142 |  |
| 14 | [Chemovator](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chemovator) (chemovator.com)<br>An incubator and early-stage investor supporting ventures to develop scalable business opportunities with a focus on sustainability, materials innovation, and deep tech solutions | Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals | 🇩🇪 Mannheim | 86 | 2018 |
| 15 | [SNIC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/snic) (snic.de)<br>Facilitating collaboration between academia and industry, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, and promoting the region as a hub for skilled professionals in Südniedersachsen | Education Administration Programs | 🇩🇪 Göttingen | 43 |  |
| 16 | [TechQuartier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/techquartier) (techquartier.com)<br>TechQuartier fosters cross-industry collaboration among 700+ startups, enabling disruptive technologies and new business models to thrive in Frankfurt, Germany | Business Consulting and Services | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | 40 | 2016 |
| 17 | [xdeck](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/xdeck) (xdeck.de)<br>Startup accelerator and venture capital fund in Germany, providing support, funding, and networking opportunities for early-stage European tech companies driving positive change | Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 33 | 2019 |
| 18 | [Merantix Capital](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/merantix-capital) (merantix-capital.com)<br>This company specializes in building, scaling, and investing in machine learning startups, helping to bring research breakthroughs to market | Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 33 | 2016 |
| 19 | [NCA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nca-hamburg) (nca.vc)<br>Pre-seed startup accelerator offering a 6-month acceleration program to guide startups, connect them with corporates, and drive innovation for business growth | Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 24 | 2017 |
| 20 | [Saarland Informatics Campus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/saarland-informatics-campus) (saarland-informatics-campus.de)<br>A leading computer science campus in Germany with top research institutes, renowned collaborations, international network, and top-rated academic programs for industry and academia | Higher Education | 🇩🇪 Saarbrücken | 19 | 2017 |
| 21 | [SpielFabrique](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/spielfabrique) (spielfabrique.eu)<br>Accelerator program for game developers providing mentoring, financing, and networking opportunities to help teams launch game concepts more effectively | Computer Games | 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf | 15 | 2016 |
| 22 | [Next Big Thing AG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/next-big-thing-ag) (nextbigthing.ag)<br>A leading venture studio specializing in the Machine Economy, driving sustainable change and empowering founders with innovative IoT, AI, and DLT ventures | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 13 | 2016 |
| 23 | [Kompass Frankfurt](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kompass-frankfurt) (kompassfrankfurt.de)<br>This company serves as a business navigation, providing guidance and support to entrepreneurs in building sustainable business models through workshops and training | Professional Training and Coaching | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | 11 | 2000 |
| 24 | [NMA Venture Capital GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nma-venture-capital-gmbh) (nma.vc)<br>A startup-driven innovation company providing services such as acceleration programs, venture clienting, M&A advisory, funds advisory, and innovation consulting projects | Business Consulting and Services | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 11 | 2015 |
| 25 | [Healthcare iNNK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/healthcare-innk) (healthcare-innk.de)<br>Connecting decision-makers from companies, clinics, research, and science to identify and develop healthcare innovations for practical implementation | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇪 Niedersachsen | 10 |  |
| 26 | [KIC Europe (Korea Innovation Center Europe)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kic-europe-korea-innovation-center-europe) (kiceurope.eu)<br>A non-profit innovation center promoting collaboration between Korea and the EU, providing Korean entrepreneurs with access to European markets, funding, and networks | Government Administration | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 8 | 2014 |
| 27 | [EIT Health France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eit-health-france) (eithealth.eu)<br>EIT Health is a European consortium driving innovation in healthcare, aging, and active living through collaboration between industry, academia, and other organizations | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇪 Munich | 8 | 2015 |
| 28 | [Startup Colors](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/startup-colors) (startupcolors.com)<br>Berlin-based innovation agency specializing in Intrapreneurship, hackathons, innovation strategy, and ecosystem building Supports startups and runs international programmes | Business Consulting and Services | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 8 | 2018 |
| 29 | [wattx](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wattx) (wattx.io)<br>A venture builder creating deep tech products and companies to solve industrial problems, with a user-centric approach, taking ideas from concept to launch | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 7 | 2015 |
| 30 | [Codepan GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/codepan-gmbh) (codepan.com)<br>Team of data scientists and technologists, applying machine learning research to real-world problems and incubating new ventures. | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 6 | 2014 |
| 31 | [Serial Founders](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/serial-founders) (serialfounders.vc)<br>A Venture Growth Hub merging AI tools and expert guidance for startups to excel in fundraising, growth programs, and achieve groundbreaking success | Business Consulting and Services | 🇩🇪 Potsdam | 4 | 2023 |
| 32 | [Founder Institute Cologne / Bonn](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/founder-institute-cologne-bonn) (fi.co)<br>An idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program helping entrepreneurs build enduring companies, offering a structured 14-week part-time program and global support network | Professional Training and Coaching | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 2 | 2009 |
| 33 | [AtabeyX Ventures](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atabeyx-ventures) (atabeyx.com)<br>Development of AI-powered digital products, workshops, and consulting services focused on sustainability, innovation, and societal impact across industries. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 1 | 2024 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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