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Ecosystem for innovators
A cross-industry ecosystem connecting startups, industry leaders, research institutions and partners to turn ideas into real-world solutions.
Ecosystem for innovators
A cross-industry ecosystem connecting startups, industry leaders, research institutions and partners to turn ideas into real-world solutions.
Where research meets practice
Strong industrial and technology companies
We bring startups together with regional market leaders to transform technology ideas into operational pilot projects. Our partners enable real-world testing, share deep industry knowledge, and become a startup’s first major customer, opening direct pathways to the market.
Cutting-edge research & spin-offs
Central Hesse is a strong hub for universities and research. We ensure that bright minds don’t stay in theory, but take the step into entrepreneurship. By supporting targeted university spin-offs and connecting startups with experts and talent, we help turn laboratory data into real, scalable products.
Founders & innovation network
A startup doesn’t grow in isolation. We connect you with the key players of the regional economy, from experienced mentors and specialized experts to the teams behind other innovation hubs across the region. All the connections you need to move faster from idea to market.
Access to investors
We connect you early on with the right investors. Our network includes experienced business angels, family offices, and venture capital firms. Through partners such as Wunderland Capital, you also gain access to a Europe-wide network of leading venture capital funds. This gives you not only access to capital, but also the strategic reach and industry expertise required for sustainable growth.
Our Partners – Where Global Market Leaders Meet the Future
Our partners view change not as a risk, but as a strategic advantage.
Strategic partners
Hub partners
Premium partners
Corporate partners
Sponsoring partners
StartMiUp Campus: The university-powered startup ecosystem in Central Hesse
StartMiUp is the joint innovation and startup campus of the three universities in Central Hesse — the Justus Liebig University Giessen, Philipps University Marburg and the University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen.
The Justus Liebig University Giessen is one of Germany’s traditional research universities, known for its strong life sciences, natural sciences and interdisciplinary research environment.
One mission that keeps growing.
What began as StartMiUp Factory continues today as LOVEDIS: same mission, more impact.
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Our ecosystem partners
A strong alliance rooted in real infrastructure and deep expertise, built to create real impact.
Become part of the ecosystem
Join an ecosystem of companies exploring emerging technologies, co-creating solutions with startups, and shaping the innovation landscape together. Become a partner to gain access to insights, collaboration formats, and practical opportunities for experimentation.
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