Heidelberg towered over: Founder wave catapults city at the top!

The founding location of Baden-Württemberg is extremely dynamic. According to the Next Generation Report 2024 , the number of start-up foundations in 2024 has increased significantly compared to the two previous years. This development confirms the strength of the region as an attractive location for new companies.

The city of Heidelberg, which takes first place in the foundations per 100,000 inhabitants per 100,000 inhabitants, is particularly noteworthy. Heidelberg has overtaken both Munich and Berlin in this important ranking. Other Baden-Württemberg cities such as Karlsruhe, Freiburg, Stuttgart and Mannheim are also among the top 20 start-up foundations.

positive dynamics and future prospects

start-ups make a significant contribution to the creation of new and future-proof jobs. The increase in the new start -ups is seen as an expression of a growing mut to entrepreneurship. Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economics, Labor and Tourism, emphasizes the importance of today's start-ups as the middle class of tomorrow.

In addition, the information in Next Generation Report continues that the positive development of the start-up landscape in Germany continues.