Scout startups in Mannheim

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Mannheim ranks

Rankings that list Mannheim
Ranking	Edition	Listed as	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	Mannheim	#169	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100)	2026	Mannheim-Heidelberg	91 to 100	No prior edition	C	Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

9 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Mannheim

Incubators 4

Incubator

Chemovator

Incubator for innovative ventures in the chemical industry.

Incubator

NEXT MANNHEIM

Empowering startups through innovation and cultural development.

Incubator

thincubator by thinc!

Empowering entrepreneurs in the Mohawk Valley.

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Accelerators 2

Accelerator

MARS - Center for Entrepreneurship

Empowering entrepreneurs at Hochschule Mannheim.

Accelerator

Dr. Zybura Ventures

Accelerating early-stage ventures with hands-on support.

Investors 2

Investor

STYX

Transforming urban living through technology.

Investor

Good Brands AG

Investing in D2C startups in the DACH region.

Venture studios 1

Venture studio

GründerAtelier

Creating impactful startups through consulting and venture creation.

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Raising in Mannheim

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Finding startups in Mannheim

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouting in Mannheim

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Questions about Mannheim

How does Mannheim rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #169 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.

How many startup investors are based in Mannheim?

Superscout has profiles for 2 investors based in Mannheim, including STYX and Good Brands AG.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Mannheim?

Yes. Superscout lists 2 accelerators, 4 incubators and 1 venture studio based there, including MARS - Center for Entrepreneurship, Chemovator and GründerAtelier.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Mannheim

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City

Munich

273 km away

City

Hamburg

464 km away

City

Berlin

483 km away

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