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
A funding program as a springboard: The "Kickstart" scholarship enabled textile design graduate Antonia Ablass to further develop an unusual idea. [more]
published: 12.09.2025
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
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
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
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 a prototype. In what is now our seventh episode, we present the "SOK-Tech" team today. [more]
published: 02.04.2024
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. Today, in our sixth episode, we present the "Kat-Energy" team. [more]
published: 11.12.2023
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up. Sabrina Wild develops a multifunctional bag. [more]
published: 23.11.2023
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. In our third episode today, we introduce the team "Biometh". [more]
published: 10.10.2023
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 a prototype. In the second episode, we present "Amelie Plants - sustainable balcony planters" today. [more]
published: 24.09.2023
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
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
Oleksii Solntsev and Anton Yakhno are master's graduates in mechanical engineering and founders of the startups SmartZavod. Together with Eugenia Solntseva, they have been working on the development of a multifunctional 3D printer for a year. They have now received funding of 125,000 euros for their project. [more]
published: 21.10.2022
Anton Yakhno and Oleksii Solntsev, Master Mechanical Engineering graduates from Hof University of Applied Sciences and founders of the startup Smart Zavod, took second place in the startup competition at the Future Conference in Leipzig. We say congratulations! [more]
published: 30.09.2022
The promotion of start-ups has become an indispensable pillar at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The offer for students who want to start their own business or gain first experience in the start-up context is constantly growing [more]
published: 23.02.2022