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University of Freiburg

The University of Freiburg (UFR) stands for innovation, curiosity and excellent research – and for a genuine entrepreneurial spirit. Around 24,500 people are currently studying at the University of Freiburg. With its eleven faculties, some 240 degree programmes, 453 full professorships and 28 assistant professorships, the university offers a broad, interdisciplinary spectrum of high-quality research – it is one of Europe’s leading research universities – and teaching.

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Three students from the University of Freiburg are walking in front of the university library. Trees can also be seen.

What defines us?

Deeply rooted locally, yet connected across Europe and the world. The close relationship between the city and the university has a long tradition. The university’s buildings shape the cityscape; its initiatives in sustainability, health and culture influence society; and its graduates shape the labour market and the demographics of one of Germany’s youngest cities.

Knowledge Transfer

The University of Freiburg views knowledge transfer as a reciprocal exchange and the dissemination of knowledge, from which the university, society and the economy benefit in equal measure. To best meet the complex and varied transfer needs of diverse stakeholders, knowledge transfer at the University of Freiburg encompasses the three areas of technology, knowledge and education transfer.

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Zahlen, Daten & Fakten

24k+ Studierende
11 Fakultäten
~ 240 Studiengänge (Volluniversität)
~ 4754 Promovierende
~ 8489 Beschäftigte
23 Nobelpreisträger*innen
500+ Jahre Geschichte
Platz 5 der deutschen Hochschulen mit den meisten Patentanmeldungen 2002 – 2022

Ich will mehr wissen

The Start-up Office

Where knowledge becomes ideas: The University of Freiburg aims to actively shape change in society, the economy and higher education policy – not least through technology transfer, which takes knowledge far beyond the campus.

The Start-up Office, part of the Central Office for Technology Transfer, plays a key role in this.

Ziel und Vision

Du hast eine bahnbrechende Idee, ein innovatives Forschungsprojekt oder interessierst dich simple und einfach für das Thema Selbstständigkeit und Unternehmertum? Dann ist das Gründungsbüro der Universität die richtige Anlaufstelle für dich!

Wir bieten dir:
✅ Individuelle Beratung: Von der ersten Idee bis zur passenden Förderung.
✅ Events: Workshops, Networking, Startup-BBQs uvm.
✅ Wissen: Unsere Ringvorlesung „Gründen – aber richtig!“ und das Businessplan-Seminar (auch für Externe offen!).
✅ Praxis: Setze dein Vorhaben mit dem Modul „Business Development“ direkt akademisch und praktisch um.

Komm vorbei – wir verwandeln deine Vision in ein Business!

 

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Discover what we have to offer

You’ve got the creative spark; we’ve got the plan! Whether it’s research, an idea, just a vague notion, or even the prospect of a Nobel Prize: as the University of Freiburg’s start-up office, we’ll help you turn your vision into reality.

Beratung

From the initial spark of inspiration to the legal notice: we offer free, personalised advice, including on potential funding schemes (e.g. EXIST, Young Innovators, Go-Bio and many more).

Book a consultation

Events & Networking

We offer a range of event formats, all designed to help you take your business idea forward.

Browse events

Funding

Does the university itself offer programmes related to your research or start-up? Such as the Ready4Transfer funding scheme, competitions and awards, or ideation workshops – get involved!

Find the right funding

Das Team hinter dem Gründungsbüro

Wer macht was? Mit welchen Fragen können die Nutzer*innen auf uns zukommen?

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Dr. Thurid Gspann

Leiterin der Zentralstelle für Technologietransfer & strategische Projektleitung

A portrait of Thomas Maier: he looks directly into the camera and smiles. He works on behalf of ALU as part of the Schwarzwälder Gründergeist initiative.

Dr. Thomas Maier

Gründungsberater

A portrait of Katharina Engel: she looks directly into the camera and smiles. She works for ALU as part of the Schwarzwälder Gründergeist Initiative.

Dr. Katharina Engel

operative Projektleitung

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Liliane Herzberg

Marketing & Events

A portrait of Christoph Mårtensson: he looks directly into the camera and smiles. He is working on behalf of ALU as part of the Schwarzwälder Gründergeist initiative.

Dr. Christoph Mårtensson

Gründungsberater

A portrait of Maximilian Rest: he looks directly into the camera and smiles. He works as part of the Schwarzwälder Gründergeist initiative at ALU.

Maximilian Rest

Gründungsberater

A portrait of Harald Schützeichel: he looks directly into the camera and smiles. He works on behalf of ALU as part of the Schwarzwälder Gründergeist initiative.

Dr. Harald Schützeichel

Gründungsberater, Gründer von FRENI

Britta Laskowski

Marketing & Events, KTUR

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Markus Bier

Transferscout

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Dr. Frauke Lorenzen

Projektleitung KTUR2, Startup Woman

Current formats 

All our wonderful offers and formats at a glance.

Some students clap their hands; they have taken part in the Entrepreneurship lecture series organised by Schwarzwälder Gründergeist.

Starting a business – the right way! Entrepreneurship lecture series | Uni Freiburg

Do you have an exciting business idea? This lecture takes a practical approach to exploring the various aspects of starting your own business, from the initial idea to bringing it to market. Students…
Education, Lecture
A diverse range of women. Bridge the Gap – female founders at the heart of the Black Forest start-up scene.

Bridge the Gap – Spotlight on Female Founders

For women* interested in starting a business, those who are already self-employed or in leadership roles – and anyone who aspires to be! A series of events on empowerment, marketing, female…
Education, Female Founders
Two people are pictured: one is sitting, the other is standing with a hand on the seated man’s shoulder. The photo shows a consultation on existing support programmes organised by the Black Forest Start-up Initiative.

exist funding

Do you have a knowledge-based or technology-oriented idea and want to find out whether you’re eligible for exist funding? We can help you assess your project and plan the next steps. This involves…
Education
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