Time to start up - HFT Stuttgart start-up service

Do you want to start your own business? We will support you - free of charge, personally and directly at HFT.

PLAN G: The start-up centre of the HFT Stuttgart

Your point of contact for start-up advice, coaching, workshops and support programmes for students, employees and alumni.

What we do for you:

  • Individual counselling & coaching (online & on-site)
  • Creative workshops (e.g. Purpose, Ikigai, Design Thinking)
  • Funding programmes (EXIST, Young Innovators, EXI.green, EXIST Women)
  • Co-working space, practical projects, law & taxes
  • Community & Founder Talks with like-minded people

NEW: Open consultation hours for founders

Wednesdays from 13:00 to 14:00
Online via Zoom
https://hft-stuttgart-de.zoom-x.de/j/68589574457

You don't need to register, have a ready-made business plan or any prior knowledge.
Whether you have an initial idea or just want to hear what's possible - we're here for you.

In the consultation hour you get:

  • Tips on how to get started
  • Feedback on your idea
  • Information on funding, network and support
  • Space for your questions

The offer is aimed at all HFT students and is free of charge.

Dates in 2026

  • 11 February

    There are no consultation hours during the lecture-free period. If required, please book an individual appointment.

  • 11 March
  • 18 March
  • 25 March
  • 1 April
  • 8 April
  • 15 April
  • 22 April
  • 29 April

NEWS from the start-up centre

If you don't want to miss any important news from the start-up centre, you can sign up for the PLAN G newsletter now.
Don't worry - we won't spam you! You will receive the condensed news directly in your mailbox at irregular intervals.

Our offers

Successful founders present themselves and their careers. Let them inspire you and ask your questions!
Every Wednesday from 15:30-16:00 during the current semester.

Current Founder Talks

Dates in the winter semester 25/26

29.10.2025 | 15:30 | Nicola Bürck | Eve | The safe way home companion

05.11.2025 | 15:30 | Tobias Wölper | Kotulla | From studies to your own construction company

12.11.2025 | 15:30 | Nico Ruß | perch'n pike | Visibility for young companies

19.11.2025 | 15:30 | Maximilian Wanner | QuiMo | Challenges and solutions when starting a business

03.12.2025 | 15:30 | Vera Meinert | Diafania | AI-supported automated workflows instead of data chaos in the construction sector

17.12.2025 | 15:30 | Lena Marie Pätzmann | Sitegeist | Into a new era of construction with construction robots

Do you have a dream talk? A start-up personality you would like to hear? Then contact us at gruenden(at)hft-stuttgart.de

 

Personalised advice

Are you lost in the jungle of information? Don't know who to turn to? Or you just fancy a cup of coffee? Then get in touch.

Your direct line to the PLAN G office

FAQ

Who can seek advice from PLAN G?

I have an idea - how do I start?

I want to be self-employed, but have no plan or idea.

What are the benefits of start-up counselling?

Is funding available for my start-up project?

Can I use rooms in the start-up centre to work?

Can I do my BPS at PLAN G?

Contact person

Subsidies

Projektlogo von Inspire2Start

Inspire2Start is one of 6 startup hubs in the state of Baden-Württemberg.

The co-operation partners are the Universities of Stuttgart and Hohenheim, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Nürtingen University of Applied Sciences and HFT Stuttgart.

Together, we join forces to promote start-ups from the universities.