250.000+ Students
in Rhine-Main (+25% compared to Berlin)
300+ Bil. GDP
in Rhine-Main (+50% compared to Berlin)
140+ Startups
in Rhine-Main (-50% compared to Berlin)
Transforming academic potential to launch tomorrow's leading startups.
We support students on their way to founding the leading startups of the next generation.
The Rhine-Main region fulfills all the criteria of a startup ecosystem, but there is still a lack of startups. We are changing this with our early-stage incubator!
Founded in 2024
LAUNCH Rhein-Main in a few words
LAUNCH Rhein-Main is a startup incubator that aims to promote the entrepreneurial spirit in the Rhine-Main region. Our program offers students and doctoral candidates an interdisciplinary platform to refine their business ideas and turn them into successful startups. By working together with our experienced partners, we offer participants valuable knowledge and support on their way to founding their own company.
Marco Adelt
CLARK-Founder & Startup-Investor
LAUNCH Rhein-Main is an incubator that goes beyond the provision of basic support. It is a catalyst for innovative ideas and entrepreneurial action, offering practical assistance and access to strong networks. This makes it an ideal framework for transforming visions into successful companies and strengthening the region’s innovative power sustainably.
Charlie Müller
Gründer & MD bei Futury
LAUNCH Rhine-Main is another important cornerstone in the development of the Rhine-Main startup ecosystem. They offer students a platform to turn their business ideas into viable companies with the support of practitioners, industry & coaches. This not only equips budding entrepreneurs with the necessary knowledge and resources, but also contributes to the attractiveness of the regional ecosystem for future founders.Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Stephan Rauscher
Partner at Earlybird-X
As a venture capital investor, LAUNCH Rhein-Main is an excellent platform for identifying promising founders at an early stage. The program provides support for young talents in transforming initial ideas into successful ventures, thereby establishing a foundation for the next generation of successful startups.
