H Ventures

Find your co-founder and launch your data-driven venture!

Join the venture-readiness program, build your team, take your entrepreneurial first steps and feel that "Yes, I can!"

Pre-registration open for the second edition in Spring 2023

Program Date

March - May 2023

Application Deadline

12 February 2023

Who should apply

First-time founders in Hessen

Cost

Free

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Yes, you can !

H_Ventures is a 9-week startup program that gives first-time founders the knowledge and the connections to build a viable team and start data-driven businesses.

Sponsored by the Hessen Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transportation and Housing and powered by Goethe University Frankfurt and TechQuartier, this program was created to empower professionals and students with diverse backgrounds to launch ventures using data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).

Up to 25 ventures will be accepted to the program.

TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP

I have a venture idea

Glad you’re here. We are looking for data experts who are already building a venture business or have an idea using AI, machine learning and big data in all areas of business.This program will help you build and grow your team, refine your product vision, and develop your data-driven business model.

I want to join a team

We have the perfect opportunity for you to join a team, become a co-founder and learn hands-on what it takes to launch a data-driven business. You do not have to be a data scientist, a student or originally from Germany. Teams need people from all backgrounds and areas of expertise who are creative, driven and excited to work together.From marketing to medicine, your area of study and background isn’t as important as your enthusiasm for technology and building solutions.

Start your
business today

H_Ventures is ideal for data scientists from all backgrounds who want to start a data-driven business in Hessen and who are looking for new team members while working on business models. It’s also the perfect place for students, future founders and entrepreneurs to experience how to build a business while being part of a team and learning about artificial intelligence (AI). No data science or startup experience is necessary. Just a strong desire to help build a business that uses data technology.

Applications close on 12 February.

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"Too many promising venture ideas fail because either the right founding team is missing, or the team is dysfunctional and lacks the necessary skills and experience.
With H_Ventures we build on our years of matching experience and take the team formation process to a new level. “

#1

01 - 22 March

Team Formation

Start with ideation
& building your team

Get a crash course in building a solid team and find your new co-founders with the help of HR experts. The Team Formation Phase includes virtual evening sessions and three in-person events in Frankfurt, team building exercises, instructions on working in Agile teams and matching events. At the end of the program, a guided team readiness check will help you find who your team needs to thrive. The next step - Bootcamp!

#2

24 March - 03 April

Bootcamp

Meet founders, mentors and coaches across Hessen

The one-week Bootcamp is an intense, hands-on learning experience in person at TechQuartier and various locations across Hessen. You will join us for a whole week with full days of program. The program gives you the opportunity to work with experienced serial entrepreneurs and experts who are using AI, machine learning and big data. Moreover, you will learn what it takes to start and grow a successful business and get the chance to pitch your idea to a panel of investors.

#3

17 April - 14 May

Incubation & Validation

Be mentored & coached by experts

After the Bootcamp, you'll have the opportunity to participate in the four-week incubation and validation period. This is where you'll put everything you've learned into practice and work on developing your business further. In addition, you will have access to networking opportunities, online educational sessions and investors.

Get help to form and
complete your team.

Receive guidance for launching your data-driven venture.

Get help to develop a data-driven business model.

Access exclusive resources and guidance from business experts.

Meet our Board of Innovation

Our Board of Innovation is made up of program jury members and mentors who will host input sessions to challenge and support the development of your venture ideas.

Dr. Kevin Bauer, Postdoc Researcher, Leibniz-Institut für Finanzmarktforschung SAFE
Dr. Michael Chromik, Tech Lead, DB Netz
Ingo Franz, Managing Partner Vectorpilot
Dr. Thomas Funke , Co-founder and Co-CEO, Tomorrows Education
Sarah Gronwald, Ecosystem Manager, TechQuartier
Sebastian Heinz, Founder & CEO, statworx
Dr. Thorsten Lambertus, Director DEEP, ESMT Berlin
Dr. Sebastian Schäfer, Managing Director & Co-founder, TechQuartier
Friedhelm A. Schmitt, Founder and Co-CEO Fincite GmbH & Fincite Ventures GmbH
Dr. Arndt Schwaiger, Entrepreneur and Advisor
Lea Vajnorsky - Consultant- Executive Search & Leadership Advisory - Russell Reynolds Associates & CEO Wo\men Inc.