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Nordhäuser startups take off with the TRIP program: Innovation for the future!
Two startups from Nordhausen, “beginning.” and “EStyle”, take part in the Thuringian TRIP program to develop innovative ideas.
Nordhäuser startups take off with the TRIP program: Innovation for the future!
Something is happening in and around Nordhausen: On November 11, 2025, the Thuringian accelerator program TRIP heralded its seventh round with a promising kick-off event called “Start Your TRIP” in the Bandhaus Erfurt. The two Nordhausen startups “anfang” are among the eleven selected teams that prevailed from over 40 applications. and “EStyle”, who want to make a name for themselves in their respective industries with innovative approaches. How idw online reports, the TRIP program has offered comprehensive opportunities such as coaching, workshops and access to networks since its introduction.
"beginning." has taken on the sensitive topic of grief and developed a digital grief companion to support people in times of farewell. Your concept could offer valuable support to many affected people. “EStyle”, on the other hand, dares to step into the fashion world and digitizes style advice. This enables personalized access to fashion that takes the individual needs of customers into account. An innovative offer that is very popular these days.
Diversity and support from the TRIP community
But what makes the TRIP program so special? The TRIP Community relies on networks and different perspectives to promote valuable innovations. By working with experts from different areas, the startups are provided with the necessary know-how in workshops on the one hand, and on the other hand they benefit from regular feedback sessions. This synergy of knowledge and experience facilitates access to industry-specific networks and opens doors to industry and research partners who often provide technical infrastructure and specialist expertise.
The program lasts four months, during which the teams develop intensively. This first phase is followed by the Final TRIP phase, in which the focus is on growth and the search for VC investments. The highlight of the program is the Pitch Day, where the startups can present their ideas to potential investors and partners. Such opportunities are worth their weight in gold for young companies and can be crucial to their future success.
Support from universities and the EXIST program
The commitment of universities and research institutions in the region also contributes to supporting start-ups. Loud Federal Ministry of Economics they make a significant contribution to the networking of science and business. An important federal funding instrument for innovative start-ups in the high-tech sector is the EXIST program, which has been established for over 25 years. It enables start-up grants and thus supports many creative minds in putting their business plans into action.
A demo day will take place at Nordhausen University on November 19, 2025, where the teams will present their startup ideas. Anyone who is interested can register until November 16, 2025. The Nordhausen university incubator, which provides the founders with comprehensive support, ensures that the path to self-employment for those interested is as rocky as necessary, but never impossible.
So you can see: In Nordhausen, people don't just talk, they act. With a lot of commitment and support from the community, the two startups could “get started.” and “EStyle” will soon be among the promising newcomers in the German startup ecosystem. A look into the future shows: There is definitely something on the horizon!