Der Visionary Hub im Heidelberg Innovation Park

Heidelberg is a city on the Neckar River in southwest Germany. It is known for its historic university, which was founded in the 14th century. The Gothic Heiliggeistkirche overlooks the café-lined market square in the middle of the old town. The red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle are a well-known example of Renaissance architecture and stand on the Königstuhl hill.

People from Heidelberg are happier. 99 percent of all respondents to the Heidelberg study said they felt very comfortable. This places the city of Heidelberg, which is known for its very high feel-good values, at the top of the list in Germany*

(The Heidelberg Study 2022).

Hello Heidelberg

170.000

inhabitants

38.000

Students

13,9 Mio

visitors each year

128.200

people in employment

8.500

additional apartments

109

square kilometers (of which only 30% is populated)

17.400

employees at Heidelberg

University and the

University Hospital

38%

the population is under 30 years

48%

academic rate

Heidelberg has around 170,000 inhabitants and is a young city in terms of the age structure of its population. Around 38 percent of the inhabitants are under 30 years old, and just 16 percent are over 65

The proportion of academics among employees subject to social insurance contributions living here is around 48 percent

The city provides jobs for 123,200 people, around 89 percent of whom are employed in the service sector. 66 percent of the 96,100 employees subject to social insurance contributions work in the knowledge-intensive service sector

Heidelberg University together with the University Hospital, is Heidelberg's largest employer with around 17,400 full-time employees

Around 38,000 students study at Heidelberg's universities, around 29,000 of them at Heidelberg University. Internationally renowned research institutions such as the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and four Max Planck Institutes are located in Heidelberg.

With 8,500 additional apartments between 2010 and 2022, Heidelberg is one of the top group of the nine districts in Baden-Württemberg in terms of housing construction. The increase during this period amounts 8.5 percent and ranks second in Baden-Württemberg

Around 13.9 million guests visit Heidelberg every year. Located 80 kilometres south of Frankfurt and 120 kilometres northwest of the state capital Stuttgart, Heidelberg is one of the three regional centers in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region alongside Mannheim and Ludwigshafen

Heidelberg has an area of around 109 square kilometres, 30 percent of which is populated. Due to its scenic charm, its favourable climatic conditions and its urban flair, Heidelberg has one of the highest recreational values in Germany

Heidelberg is one of the most creative cities in Germany. It supports the cultural and creative industries in a targeted manner

10

Universities

62%

transition rate of fourth graders to grammar school (top position in Baden-Württemberg)

11

senior citizens' homes

97%

successful school-leaving

certificate

46%

of children with a migration background make the leap to grammar school

62,8%

care rate for children under three years (above average)

54

general education and vocational schools

Daycare centers

In every district of Heidelberg

8 Mio €

funding from „Digitalpark Schule“

Full care

in the kindergarten sector (3 to 6 years)

4

international Schools

10

international daycare centers

Heidelberg is the most sustainable city in Germany*.

“Sustainability is part of the DNA of our urban development,” says Heidelberg’s mayor Eckart Würzner. (*WirtschaftsWoche 2023 *city ranking (71 German cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants were analyzed for the city ranking)).

Research & Innovation: Top institutes, the oldest university in Germany and 10 colleges.
Infrastructure: Short distances, good accessibility, business and research networks.
Skilled workers: 170,000 people live in international city of Heidelberg, including numerous students and scientists.
Sustainability: Numerous initiatives for environmental, climate and nature conservation and award as Global Green City 2015.
Quality of life: A wide range of leisure and cultural activities, the gastronomy scene and the retail trade characterize the “small city” of Heidelberg.
Stake economy: From DAX-listed companies such as Heidelberg Materials or SAP to the successful start-up Aleph Alpha – Heidelberg and the region offer a diverse network.

Why is Heidelberg so interesting as a location for innovation ?

A hotspot for innovations in technology. Heidelberg Innovation Park is a vibrant innovation district specializing in IT, AI, digital and life sciences. On 15 hectares of the former Patton Barracks, an open campus atmosphere promotes focused work and research on forward-looking solutions, based on the model of the city of Heidelberg (history of the old town combined with new, innovative concepts). From a single desk in a creative co-working space to 10,000 m² of modern office or laboratory space - everything is possible and can be quickly and individually scaled (even a separate data center is possible).

Focus: Life Science, IT and Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Community: Networking, collaborate and inspire
Areas: Laboratory, office and co-working

The Heidelberg Innovation Park is situated in an extremely convenient location. The nearest tram stop is only a 4-minute walk away, providing convenient connections to the main train station. For drivers, the location is also advantageous, as the A5 motorway junction is just 6 minutes away, allowing quick connections to the national motorway network.