Nuremberg-Erlangen

Nuremberg-Erlangen claims the title of Germany's fifth-largest startup hub by funding volume, powered by €120 million in seed-stage investments in 2025. Anchor corporations Siemens and Adidas actively spin off ventures in medtech and automation, while Friedrich-Alexander University graduates 900 engineers annually, many feeding into local incubators. The regional Bayern Digital program provides grants up to €50,000 for prototypes. Additionally, the city's incubators support 120 active startups, a 50% increase since 2023.