InnoWerft

What they do

InnoWerft operates as a hybrid between a technology center, an accelerator, and a pre-seed investor. It was established as a joint initiative between SAP SE, the City of Walldorf, and the FZI Research Center for Information Technology. Its unique position allows it to bridge the gap between public funding and private venture capital. While they run accelerator programs, they also deploy capital directly and facilitate larger tickets through the state’s "Startup BW Pre-Seed" program. They are deeply embedded in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region's ecosystem, leveraging their proximity to SAP to support B2B software and high-tech startups.

What they look for

InnoWerft focuses on B2B High-Tech and Software startups. Their thesis is centered on "enabling" early-stage founders by providing the first institutional capital and preparing them for follow-on Series A rounds. They explicitly target companies where they can add operational value through their network of corporate partners (specifically SAP) and industrial players in the Baden-Württemberg region.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed

Sectors

SaaS, AI, Healthcare, Climate, Mobility and logistics, Deeptech

Based

Walldorf, DE