Faculty of Informatics / Mathematics

[Translate to English:] Eine Frau hält ein Schild vor sich auf dem idea plan and action steht

KickStart Teams

Promotion as a KickStart team

You have an idea and would like to test it and/or develop it further? Then apply to become a KickStart team!

Framework conditions:

  • Realisation & testing of ideas in the pre-foundation phase (proof of principles)
  • Duration 6 months
  • from one person (with HTW connection)
  • Selection by external jury
  • Presentation of interim and final results
  • Willingness to communicate & consent to advertising measures

Our services:

  • Supervision by Lab X team and coaches
  • Use of Lab X infrastructure and expertise
  • Up to €7,500 for in-kind and consulting services per team
  • Networking with other KickStart teams

Send us a short application for your project, including:

  • Names and contact details of the people involved (incl. HTW reference)
  • Description of project proposal - What is to be realised?
  • Differentiation from the competition - What is unique?
  • Required infrastructure (e.g. machines, tools)
  • Estimated material costs/ consulting costs
  • If applicable, request for project sponsors

Application to: labx@htw-dresden.de

Don't have an idea of your own but want to get something off the ground? Please get in touch with us! We are also looking for support for teams with existing ideas and the missing partners.

Contact

M.Sc. Pia Bielitz

Research Staff

M.Sc. Pia Bielitz

M.A. Jessica Haustein

Research Staff

M.A. Jessica Haustein

New application period started!

The application deadline for the next KickStart teams is 01.02.26 with funding starting on 01.04.26.

To prepare your application, we recommend our PreStart Workshop