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2006
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Leuphana Universität LüneburgLeuphana University of Lüneburg is supported by a foundation under public law and sees itself as a place for a free thirst for knowledge, ingenuity, personal development and social commitment. For its studies, it has developed a multi-award-winning study model with three schools (College, Graduate School, Professional School), which is still unique in Germany. Five faculties are responsible for Leuphana's research priorities in the fields of education, culture, sustainability, management and entrepreneurship, and political science.
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Part of the Lower Saxony Innovation NetworkInnovation promotion and technology transfer - these topics are of particular importance to the state of Lower Saxony. For more than 20 years, Lower Saxony has successfully pursued a strategy of transferring scientific knowledge to the regional economy. Lower Saxony has a comprehensive structure for promoting innovation and business. The partners in the Lower Saxony Innovation Network support companies in particular in realizing innovations, cooperating with research institutions and transforming innovative business ideas into economic success. Universities, technology centers, business development agencies and research institutions are the right partners for all companies that want to increase their innovative capacity. In all regions, the most important sectors and key technologies, Lower Saxony's partners offer companies expert advice and support for their innovation projects.Learn more
Start-up grant - Accompanying institutionAccompaniment of the start-up during the funding period by an "accompanying institution", i.e. a university, a start-up center, a research institution or another accelerator
Events
In this section you can see events in which the organization participates.
29.09.2026, 18:00 (GMT+02:00)
Startup Meetup Lüneburg #7The 7th Startup Meetup Lüneburg will take place on September 29, 2026 at Leuphana University (library foyer)! Experience an evening full of new inspiration, stimulating conversations, and valuable contacts. We bring together what belongs together: the creative minds and doers of the regional startup scene. What you can expect: Networking: Meet founders, investors and key supporters from the region. Inspiring atmosphere: Exchange ideas and projects in the rooms of the town hall. New synergies: Find potential partners, mentors, or the next member for your team. Whether you have already founded a company, have a brilliant idea in mind, or simply want to experience the innovative power of the region – you've come to the right place. Join us and help shape the startup landscape of tomorrow! The Startup Meetup Lüneburg is organized by: Hanseatic City of Lüneburg Lüneburg-Wolfsburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce Leuphana University Utopia webnetz Wirtschaftsförderung Lüneburg (WLG)
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03.11.2026, 17:00 (GMT+01:00)
Innovationspreis NiedersachsenFor the 10th time this year, the Innovationspreis Niedersachsen will be awarded.The Niedersachsen.next Innovationsnetzwerk, together with the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport and Construction and the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture, honors outstanding ideas, innovative developments, and special collaborations.Be there on November 3rd when this year's award winners are honored and we celebrate the innovative strength of Lower Saxony together.The award ceremony will take place on 3.11. from 5 p.m. in Hanover. More information will follow.
12.11.2026, 13:00 (GMT+01:00)
Innovationsnetzwerk | Impuls: Startup-Förderung in Niedersachsen auf einen BlickA nationwide network for founders*Ideas arise all over the country – but where exactly can you find the right support to turn an idea into a startup?We at the Innovation Network, together with Niedersachsen.next Startup, would like to give you an overview of the Lower Saxony startup centers and high-tech incubators so that you know which points of contact exist in Lower Saxony.Because Lower Saxony supports startup founders with a dense, nationwide network offering a variety of topics. From artificial intelligence (AI) to GreenTech to Life Science – the innovations of tomorrow are emerging here.We look forward to your participation!
