HHL DIGITAL SPACE
An ecosystem for entrepreneurs and startups across all stages. Welcome to HHL Digital Space, one of Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs.
HHL Digital Space is the early-stage tech-incubator and startup hub powered by HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, located on the dynamic HHL campus in Leipzig. Our mission is to support entrepreneurs, founders, and startups with expertise, network, and tailored formats to foster innovation and turn ideas into reality.
Join our community and tap into our vibrant startup ecosystem. HHL Digital Space is where ideas transform into business models and entrepreneurs grow.
Incubation Program
Applications open until Feb. 28, 2026. Apply now! Traction Lab
Applications open until Feb. 28, 2026. Apply now!
For Startups and Founders
Find the right support for your startup phase. We back you and your idea with dedicated programs, hands-on expertise, and access to our network. As part of a vibrant community of founders, researchers, and investors, we connect you with the right people through tailored events and workshops.
Success counts
Events and Formats
HHL Digital Space runs both recurring and singular formats. We regularly share updates on workshops, competitions, community events, funding opportunities, and new entrepreneurial formats. Many of our events have limited capacity – so staying informed ensures you don’t miss out.
Overview
Our events bring together founders, students, researchers, investors, and innovators to exchange ideas, share insights, and spark new ventures. From hands-on workshops and startup competitions to expert talks and community gatherings, each format is designed to foster learning, connection, and action.
Prompt Your Business Idea
Prompt Your Business Idea
From curiosity to pitch-ready in one day. This hands-on, AI-driven workshop helps you turn vague thoughts and ideas into structured business concepts. Through interactive exercises, proven entrepreneurial frameworks, and the strategic use of generative AI, you’ll identify real problems, validate opportunities, and shape your first pitch-ready idea, step by step. No prior experience or finished idea required.
Stage Two
Stage Two
Stage Two is Europe’s leading competition for university-born spin-outs from top academic institutions. Initiated by RWTH Aachen University and HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Stage Two brings together the most promising academic startups and connects them with experienced mentors, leading investors, and a strong pan-European innovation network
HHL Entrepreneurship Week
Join founders, startup coaches, ecosystem builders, and entrepreneurship scholars from across Europe in Leipzig to turn cutting-edge entrepreneurship research into real-world impact. Expect days of inspiring best practices, hands-on exchange, and high-quality networking – with plenty of space to share ideas, initiatives, and challenges.
Network
Found the future with us!
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management is known for its strong entrepreneurial spirit, with more than 300 companies founded to date. This heritage shapes HHL Digital Space, and you can benefit from our broad network of successful founders and investors. Our connections reach across Germany and beyond through partner institutions that help us integrate the latest research insights into our programs.
Need to speak with a successful founder or an expert in your field? We support you with early access to relevant stakeholders to help you move forward.
Would you like to partner with us and support future founders, as a coach, mentor, investor, or business partner? Get in touch, and we’ll find the right way to collaborate.