FUTURE FOUNDERS - NEXT Mannheim

MANNHEIM IS WAITING FOR YOU!

Still looking for your guiding thread on your journey to starting a business? Here it is! With Future Founder, we’ll turn your „maybe someday“ into „why not?“ Here, you can get started without any prior knowledge, discover new perspectives, and find out, step by step, what you, your idea, and Mannheim have to offer.

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Our goal? To show you just how limitless the startup scene is! Whether you already have a specific business idea, are still completely lost, or never planned to start a business—we’ll help you find your path. To get started, feel free to use the Startup Test Find out which type you are!

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STARTUP CRAWL

At MAFINEX, ideas turn into real startups. Here, you won’t get a polished pitch—just honest answers from founders in Mannheim! What can you expect? Open doors and real stories!

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Our free workshops show you how to start a business—it's easy, practical, and requires no prior knowledge. No dry, boring theory—just hands-on experience!

FUTURE FOUNDERS FESTIVAL

On May 21, 2026, the first major festival for students and apprentices focused on startups and entrepreneurship took place—featuring beats, creative workshops, and a harbor vibe right in the heart of Jungbusch!

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NEXT Hub at MAFINEX Mannheim: A Flexible Day-Rental Space

THE TECH LAB

At the Tech Lab at MAFINEX, you can turn your ideas into real prototypes—whether you’re testing, tinkering, building, or brainstorming. Work alone or as part of a team. This free maker space provides you with the space, tools, and support you need to turn your initial ideas into reality.

THE SEED ROOMS

Are you working on your idea but still just getting started? Then our Seed Spaces are the perfect next step for you! A place where you can stay focused on your work—affordable, hassle-free, and right in the heart of a community of like-minded people.