You want to make a differenceand shape the future?

As a leading open innovation incubator, we bring people, industries and organizations together across all borders. We are united by a common goal: to positively change the world with sustainable and future-proof innovations. That's what drives us.

Accelerate your career, your ideas or your start-up!

As a participant, you receive direct access to real-life economic and social challenges via our open innovation platform. You will work in close cooperation with innovative companies and organizations to develop viable solutions for our future.

Students & Researchers
Startups
Turn theory into practice
In our innovation programmes, we partner you with companies and organisations to tackle economic, social and scientific issues together. 100% practice and hands on.
Prize money, grants and cooperation programs with companies & politics for sustainable impact
Lift your reputation and networks to the next level
Exclusive events, goal-oriented coachings and selected keynotes by international experts
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Take your startup to the next level!
We partner your startup together with valuable partners from business and politics and enable you to further grow your venture.
Funding and cooperation programmes with companies and politics for sustainable impact
Proof-of-concept, development partners and major customers
Direct access to experts and our network
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How it works

Become part of a global movement of future creators and change the world with us in an innovative, cooperative, social and ecological, sustainable, and economic way.
Step 1: Register for free
Register on the ekipa platform in a few minutes and explore a wide range of projects
Step 2: Choose your challenge
E-Mobility? Circular Economy? Blockchain and Web3? Choose from a variety of challenges from different industries
Step 3: Start your innovation
Start to change the future. As an ekipa team we support you with various coachings and other offers
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What our participants say

The innovation projects with ekipa are a real boost! As a participant, you not only get the opportunity to work on great and exciting projects, but you also come into direct contact with exciting representatives from business, research and politics - like in our case with Samsung. Furthermore, I was also impressed by the range of coaching sessions, workshops and feedback sessions.
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Katharina Porenta, Co-Founder at EP-CHECKUP

Running & upcoming innovation programs & challenges

We offer a variety of challenges. Register now for free on our innovation platform to stay up to date about current & upcoming open innovation challenges. Let's innovate together.
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Step up, stand out, and start your journey as a Future Maker today!

Our Future Makers program is your chance to showcase your skills, connect with top employers, and contribute to cutting-edge projects that shape the future. Discover exciting projects across fields like AI, sustainability, and tech. This is your chance to showcase your skills, work with top companies, and gain invaluable experience.

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Don’t miss out – apply now and make your mark on the future!

Our Open Innovation projects connect ambitious minds with leading organizations to tackle real-world challenges. Explore opportunities in fields like sustainability, AI, health tech, and construction innovation. Whether you're eager to showcase your skills, co-develop cutting-edge solutions, or build meaningful connections, there's a challenge waiting for you!

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Accelerate your startup through venture clienting!

The Venture Client Incubator Hessen is an innovation program funded by the state of Hessen that brings together Hessian startups and scale-ups with the established companies AbbVie, amberra, Boehringer Ingelheim, EWE and Sparkasse Bremen to scale innovative solutions to market maturity and build long-term partnerships.

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Contact information

Lidia Welldeabzghi
Project Manager
projects@ekipa.de

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