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For GSI/FAIR Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship at GSI and FAIR combines the best of two worlds: high-tech infrastructure for fundamental research and entrepreneurship. Discover our qualification offers, funding for start-ups or networks with business and our start-up ecosystem. We support start-ups.
Qualification
Business management requires comprehensive knowledge. That's why we offer a wide range of events, workshops and training courses: from ideation workshops to business model development and pitch training to get you ready to start your business.

HAFIS – Helmholtz Academy for Intrapreneurship
Project-based learning instead of concentrated educational programs. Do you want to identify transfer potential in your research or do you already have a concrete start-up project?

HEPTrepreneurs
A series of events focusing on entrepreneurship in high energy physics. Inspiring lectures, educational trainings and interactive workshops.
Financing options
Solid financing is crucial for the success of start-ups. We therefore help you find the right financing options – both internally and externally.
GSI Innovation Fund
The GSI Innovation Fund is an internal funding instrument for the validation and further development of technology transfer projects such as start-up initiatives.

Public Financing Options
In addition to the internal GSI innovation fund, there are other public funds for start-up projects. From Helmholtz to European funds, we support you in your search for suitable financing.
Networks
Because we are stronger together. GSI/FAIR is part of an entrepreneurship ecosystem. We offer you access to this network, create synergies with partners and support you in matching.

Startup ecosystem
Our startup network includes incubators, investors, business schools and many other players who will help your startup to succeed.
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