Hello
Innovator

You are studying or working at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, have an exciting idea and ask yourself whether it is worth making more of it?

Then you are right here.

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Who we are....
and how we support your project

HIKE is the university incubator of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. We are a facility funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and are open to all departments at the university. We are your contact when it concerns you.
We are a facility funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and are open to all departments at the university.

We are your point of contact when it comes to innovation and starting up. Our goal is to support you in developing ideas into a sustainable business model. We also advise you on individual project phases such as market research, design, prototyping, business planning and lots more.

Financially

Fundings of up to 7500 € for training, material, prototypes, software, tests, etc. helps you to realise your project without using your equity.

Know-how

The HIKE team, with expertise in business, engineering and design, is always available to you.

network

Our network of partners and mentors from research, industry and social institutions will support and assist you.

equipment

With our equipment and machines (3d printer, laser cutter, CNC, camera, etc.) you can quickly and easily turn your idea into reality.

"Thanks to HIKE, I was able to create a real start-up from an initial vague idea, which I can now continue to work on and present to investors.
Now I feel perfectly prepared for the next time with Journy."

Leon Mohr, Founder of Journy