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Scout startups in Karlsruhe
Learn where early startup activity happens in Karlsruhe and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Germany
- Population
- 283,799
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Karlsruhe ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #287 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
12 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Karlsruhe
Incubators 5
Incubator
IncubatorGermany's largest university club for entrepreneurship.
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IncubatorSupporting startups and innovation at Hochschule Karlsruhe.
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Investors 3
InvestorInvesting in early-stage technical teams.
InvestorInvesting in early-stage B2B IT startups.
InvestorInvesting in rejuvenation biotech for healthier lifespans.
Accelerators 2
AcceleratorAccelerating startups in IT and beyond.
AcceleratorAccelerating energy startups for a sustainable future.
Venture studios 2
Venture studioShaping the future through software and ventures.
Venture studioBuilding innovative startups for a sustainable future.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Karlsruhe
UniversityListed in 2 rankings
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Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Karlsruhe
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Karlsruhe
How does Karlsruhe rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #287 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Karlsruhe?
Superscout has profiles for 3 investors based in Karlsruhe, including First Momentum Ventures, Agile Partners and Kizoo Technology Capital.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Karlsruhe?
Yes. Superscout lists 2 accelerators, 5 incubators and 2 venture studios based there, including CyberLab Startup Accelerator, KIT-Gründerschmiede and no caps ventures.
Which universities in Karlsruhe are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
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