The textile industry is undergoing a transformation: sustainability, the circular economy, material innovation, and smart textiles are opening up new opportunities for innovative business models and startups. At Hof University… [more]
published: 12.05.2026
On January 21, 2026, the first Fuck Up Night took place at the Einstein1 digital start-up center in Hof. More than 50 participants from the regional start-up and business scene accepted the invitation to find out first-hand what happens when business ideas don't go as planned - and what valuable insights can arise from such moments. [more]
published: 03.02.2026
Since its opening in 2019, the Einstein1 digital start-up center in Hof has been a central hub for founders, self-employed individuals, and start-ups in Upper Franconia. Achim Hager has… [more]
published: 23.01.2026
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the development of ideas and prototypes. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. Introducing: Test system for cassette filter systems for cleaning wastewater in relief structures - FilTex. [more]
published: 02.12.2025
The team of the ADerN and EnerNet network of the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences is taking the next step towards the heat transition: With the founding of GI Smart Solutions GmbH, the experienced team led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tobias Plessing, Matthias Kreuzer and Anton Sack is expanding its previous educational and research offerings to include practice-oriented engineering services for cities, municipalities and energy suppliers. [more]
published: 28.10.2025
On 16.10.2025, a new landmark was unveiled in front of the Einstein1 Digital Start-up Center building on the university campus: the "EINSTEIN Obelisk". The monument is symbolic of growth, success and innovation - key values that characterize the start-up center and the regional start-up scene. [more]
published: 22.10.2025
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the ideas or prototype development. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. We present: Development of a modular mobile station for the identification of foreign water sources through short-term use - "FremdWa". [more]
published: 21.07.2025
The digital start-up center Einstein1 has a new managing director. Achim Hager, a familiar face with extensive experience in the telecommunications and start-up scene, took over the baton on July 1. [more]
published: 15.07.2025
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a Program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the ideas or prototype development. Prototype development. [more]
published: 26.06.2025
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the development of ideas and prototypes. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. [more]
published: 23.04.2025
In recent years, Hof University of Applied Sciences has established itself as a good address for entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. Impressive proof of this is the jump in the renowned start-up radar of the Stifterverband. [more]
published: 27.03.2025
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the development of ideas and prototypes. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. [more]
published: 13.03.2025
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up – with the development of ideas and… [more]
published: 14.01.2025
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with ideas or prototype development. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. [more]
published: 03.07.2024
Strong start-up spirit throughout Bavaria! Science Minister Markus Blume gave the go-ahead for start-up hubs in Middle Franconia, Upper Franconia, Lower Franconia, Swabia and Eastern Bavaria at the Zollhof in Nuremberg at the beginning of May. They are intended to help students and academic staff get off to a flying start - with special qualification offers and support for specific start-up projects. [more]
published: 07.05.2024
Promoting committed students with an interest in start-ups, qualifying them for entrepreneurship and innovation and thus enriching the regional start-up ecosystem - this is what the start-up hub Upper Franconia - GO! It will be launched in November 2023 at the Universities of Bamberg and Bayreuth and the Universities of Applied Sciences in Coburg and Hof. [more]
published: 15.11.2023
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a possible start-up - more precisely: with the ideas or prototype development. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into a prototype. We present the teams in loose succession. [more]
published: 13.09.2023
Students at Hof University of Applied Sciences are exploring the country on the eastern Mediterranean on a cross-faculty excursion and immersing themselves in the successful startup scene of the "Startup Nation". The goal: to broaden their own horizons, look behind the scenes of this so complex country and learn from Israel's successful innovators. [more]
published: 19.06.2023