Jackstädt-Zentrum Flensburg

What Jackstädt-Zentrum Flensburg does

The Jackstädt-Zentrum Flensburg is a joint academic transfer institute of Hochschule Flensburg and Europa-Universität Flensburg, founded in 2011 and institutionalized at both universities in 2021. It operates three core service lines: the Dock1 startup incubator (co-working space, 1:1 mentorship, workshops), the CampusCareer job portal connecting students with regional employers across the German-Danish border, and a portfolio of event series (Jackstädtdialog, FFUM, IGEF, CONventure, #WINspire, #schoolmeetsbusiness). Its core programs also include the Jackstädt-Preis award recognizing individuals who strengthen university-business cooperation in the region.

The center serves students and recent alumni (within 10 years of graduation) seeking startup support, regional SMEs in Schleswig-Holstein seeking academic partnerships and talent, and cross-border employers in the German-Danish region. It also participates in international research collaborations, notably the DAAD-funded CESAR project in Southern Africa and the Spin-Off-Lab consortium with Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel. Sub-brands include VentureWærft (cross-border startup ecosystem with Syddansk Universitet) and Dock1.

The business model is non-commercial: all services are free to users. Operations are funded through institutional support from the two parent universities and third-party grants from the Dr. Werner Jackstädt-Stiftung, the European Union (Interreg, EFRE), the German federal government (BMWK EXIST), and Land Schleswig-Holstein. The center has attracted over EUR 6 million in third-party funding across 30+ research and transfer projects over ten years.

Name

Jackstädt-Zentrum Flensburg

Legal name

Jackstädt-Zentrum Flensburg

Website

https://jackstaedt-flensburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jackstädt-Zentrum Flensburg is a joint academic transfer institute of Hochschule Flensburg and Europa-Universität Flensburg that provides free startup incubation (Dock1), a cross-border job portal (CampusCareer), and SME research support for students, regional businesses, and German-Danish border-region employers, funded by EU, state, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA), Technical Universities with Entrepreneurship & Incubation Focus (EDAHAEAH), SME & Entrepreneurship Development (Trade-Linked) (BPADAMAE)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship education
• Startup incubation
• SME support
• University knowledge transfer
• Regional economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Flensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Third-party funded research projects: The center generates revenue through externally funded research and transfer projects from sources including EU funding (Interreg, EFRE), German federal funding (BMWK EXIST program), and Land Schleswig-Holstein. Project funding supports personnel, events, and operational costs.
2. Institutional funding: Core institutional support from Hochschule Flensburg and Europa-Universität Flensburg, with initial establishment funding from Dr. Werner Jackstädt-Stiftung. The center was institutionalized at both universities in 2021 after initial project funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Jackstädt-Zentrum Flensburg is a joint institute of Hochschule Flensburg and Europa-Universität Flensburg that delivers entrepreneurship education, startup incubation (Dock1), a regional job-matching platform (CampusCareer), applied research projects, and cross-border knowledge transfer events for students, founders, and SMEs in the German-Danish border region. All services are provided free of charge and funded through EU, federal, state, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Jackstädt-Zentrum Flensburg is a joint institute of Europa-Universität Flensburg and Hochschule Flensburg focused on entrepreneurship and SME support. The center provides a unified portfolio of services including the Dock1 startup incubator, CampusCareer job platform, and various event formats (Jackstädtdialog, Jackstädt//praxis, FFUM, IGEF, #WINspire Startup Talk, CONventure, #schoolmeetsbusiness). The Jackstädt-Preis award recognizes outstanding contributions to university-business cooperation. Services are delivered through third-party funded research projects and transfer activities totaling over €6 million in Drittmittel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dock1: Incubator providing startup support, coworking space, workshops, and networking events for founders on the Flensburg campus. Part of VentureWærft initiative.
• VentureWærft
• CampusCareer
• StartUp SH
• WEstartupSH

Products and services

• Dock1 Inkubator Startup incubator offering 1:1 mentorship, coworking space in the Audimax basement of Hochschule Flensburg, workshops, and networking events for student entrepreneurs and alumni within 10 years of graduation, supporting founders from ideation through business planning. Part of the VentureWærft cross-border network.
• CampusCareer Career management platform connecting students and graduates of Flensburg universities with regional employers across the German-Danish border region, providing job postings, internship placements, thesis topics, and matchmaking services between students and companies. Free for employers.
• VentureWærft Cross-border entrepreneurship network connecting the Flensburg and Sønderborg startup ecosystems, with Dock1 incubator as part of the network. Joint initiative with Syddansk Universitet supporting entrepreneurship across the German-Danish border.
• Jackstädtdialog Irregularly scheduled lecture and discussion event series addressing current developments and problems in the modern working world, organized for regional academic and business audiences.
• Jackstädt//praxis Discussion event series where representatives from regional business organizations provide insights into their work environments and address specific challenges of organizational practice.
• Flensburger Forum für Unternehmertum und Mittelstand (FFUM) Event series to inform about center activities, exchange with SMEs, present research findings, and network actors from science, business, and public sectors in the Flensburg region.
• International Green Entrepreneurship Forum (IGEF) International event series addressing green economy topics, business opportunities, and sustainability entrepreneurship in the German-Danish border region.
• #WINspire Startup Talk Event format designed to increase visibility of female founders and entrepreneurs in Schleswig-Holstein and to provide networking opportunities among women in the startup ecosystem.
• CONventure Regional cross-border networking event bringing together hundreds of participants to showcase the local startup scene in the Flensburg-Sønderborg region.
• #schoolmeetsbusiness Event format designed to break down barriers and raise awareness among schoolgirls about alternative career paths, including entrepreneurship and STEM fields.
• Jackstädt-Preis Annual award recognizing individuals who have shown special commitment to sustainable cooperation between Flensburg universities and regional businesses. Awarded since 2011 by the Jackstädt-Zentrum in cooperation with the Dr. Werner Jackstädt-Stiftung.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6 million EUR in third-party funding attracted for 30+ projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Hochschule FlensburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of two founding universities, providing institutional support, staff, and facilities. Home to Fachbereich Wirtschaft (Business) and Dock1 incubator.
• Europa-Universität FlensburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of two founding universities, providing institutional support, staff, and research expertise. Home to Internationales Institut für Management und ökonomische Bildung.
• VentureWærftflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border entrepreneurship network connecting Flensburg and Sønderborg startup ecosystems. Dock1 is part of VentureWærft. Joint initiative with Syddansk Universitet.
• StartUp SH e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide startup support network in Schleswig-Holstein. Jackstädt-Zentrum is founding member and board participant. Provides access to broader regional ecosystem.
• IHK Flensburg (Industrie- und Handelskammer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional chamber of commerce and industry. Partner for business networking, company connections, and startup ecosystem. Advisory board member Sedef Atasoy serves as Deputy CEO.
• Dock1 - Part of VentureWærftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncubator brand and space within VentureWærft ecosystem, providing co-working, coaching, and startup support services for Flensburg campus entrepreneurs.
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DAAD-funded CESAR project (Community Engagement in Higher Education in Southern Africa). Focuses on linking universities with local communities.
• Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DAAD-funded CESAR project. Collaborates on Community Engagement, social innovation, and Sustainable Development Goals.
• Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu KielminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Spin-Off-Lab: Forcing Impact on Research initiative for academic spin-offs from the CAU Kiel entrepreneurship center.
• Gateway49 AcceleratorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStartup accelerator in Schleswig-Holstein. Dock1 refers startups for acceleration services and pitch deck support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UnternehmerTUM: Munich-based university entrepreneurship center affiliated with TU Munich; comparable as a leading German university-driven startup support and transfer center operating an incubator, events, and SME engagement programs. Much larger scale but operates the same model of academic-anchored entrepreneurship.
• CAU Kiel Spin-Off-Lab (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel): Listed as a formal partner of Jackstädt-Zentrum in the Spin-Off-Lab initiative; comparable as a Schleswig-Holstein university entrepreneurship center supporting academic spin-offs with similar incubator/transfer functions.
• Heidelberg Startup Partners: Joint initiative of Heidelberg University and SRH Heidelberg supporting student entrepreneurs; comparable as a university-led startup support program with coaching, events, and networking — structurally similar to Dock1.
• Founders Foundation: Bielefeld-based non-profit founder program with strong corporate and university linkages; comparable as a regional German non-profit entrepreneurship support organization focused on founder coaching, events, and ecosystem building.
• Gründerwerkstatt / EXIST Network Centers: Network of EXIST-funded university entrepreneurship centers across Germany; the Jackstädt-Zentrum is itself an EXIST participant (@ventureDock). Direct peers include the hundreds of similar university-affiliated entrepreneurship centers supported through the federal BMWK EXIST program.
• VentureWærft Syddansk side: Syddansk Universitet partner in the VentureWærft cross-border initiative; operates incubator functions on the Danish side of the Flensburg-Sønderborg region and is a structural partner for joint programming.

Regional players

• hannoverimpuls: Hannover-based regional economic development agency with startup and SME support programs; comparable as a publicly-funded regional German entrepreneurship/SME support organization, though with a broader economic development mandate.
• IFB Hamburg Startup Unit: Hamburg's public startup support unit within the Investitions- und Förderbank Hamburg; comparable as a publicly-funded regional startup/SME support program offering similar advisory and funding pathway services.

Broad incumbents

• StartUp SH: Statewide startup support network in Schleswig-Holstein of which the Jackstädt-Zentrum is a founding member; comparable as a regional umbrella organization providing ecosystem coordination, events, and founder services.
• Gate Garching: Major Munich-area incubator at TU Munich's Garching campus; comparable as a large German university-affiliated high-tech incubator serving student founders and SMEs, with significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dock1fl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackst%C3%A4dt-zentrum-flensburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/dock1_fl

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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