Schlaues Haus Oldenburg Ggmbh

What Schlaues Haus Oldenburg Ggmbh does

Schlaues Haus Oldenburg gGmbH is a non-profit science communication center (Haus der Wissenschaft) founded in 2012 and headquartered at Schlossplatz 16 in Oldenburg, Germany. The organization operates as a neutral intermediary between regional academic and research institutions — primarily Jade Hochschule, the University of Oldenburg, the University of Vechta, OFFIS, NIhK, and HIFMB — and the general public of Northwest Germany. Its service surface consists of free public events (lectures, workshops, exhibitions), recurring science communication formats (Science.Shorts, Science Bench, Wissenschaft erfahren bicycle tour), the 'meet a scientist' school outreach program (43 lecture topics for grades 5–13), and rentable event spaces (Veranstaltungsraum 1, Veranstaltungsraum 2, SHO_Lounge, Foyer). The venue also hosts the coordination office of the AHOI_MINT Cluster NordWest, a regional STEM education network.

The business model is a mix of venue rental income, institutional and public funding from universities and regional science bodies, and corporate sponsorship (e.g., CEWE, NABU). Most public events are free, with revenue predictability anchored to a small, recurring base of institutional partners and ad hoc room rentals. Distribution is entirely regional, conducted through the physical venue, a self-serve 'meet a scientist' booking portal (sfz-nw.de), a newsletter, and active social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn). The organization is led by Managing Director Frank Zweigle with a team of approximately 12 members spanning science communication, event management, digital media, and cluster coordination. It holds no proprietary technology, generates no AI/ML capabilities of its own, and operates under GDPR-compliant data practices.

Name

Schlaues Haus Oldenburg Ggmbh

Legal name

Schlaues Haus Oldenburg gGmbH

Website

https://schlaues-haus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schlaues Haus Oldenburg is a non-profit science communication center (Haus der Wissenschaft) in Oldenburg, Germany, that hosts free public lectures, exhibitions, school outreach programs, and rentable event spaces to bridge regional universities and the general public of Northwest Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Communication Center

NAICS

Museums (712110), Museums (71211)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

University & Academic Conference Venues (THAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic & Scientific Conferences (MPAGAGAD), Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Science communication center
• Public science engagement
• STEM education programs
• Science exhibitions venue
• Event space rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Room/Venue Rental: The venue rents out its event spaces (Veranstaltungsraum 1, Veranstaltungsraum 2, SHO_Lounge, Foyer) to external parties for conferences, meetings, and events, generating rental income.
2. Event Programming and Public Engagement: Free public science events (lectures, exhibitions, workshops, Science.Shorts, Science Bench) attract visitors and generate sponsorship, partner contributions, and institutional funding from regional universities and public science bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Schlaues Haus Oldenburg gGmbH operates a public science communication center (Haus der Wissenschaft) in Oldenburg, Germany, hosting free lectures, exhibitions, workshops, school outreach programs, and unique dialogue formats that connect regional researchers with citizens. It also rents its event spaces (Veranstaltungsraum 1, Veranstaltungsraum 2, SHO_Lounge, Foyer) to external organizations for conferences and private events, and serves as the coordination hub for the AHOI_MINT Cluster NordWest STEM education network.

Product overview

Schlaues Haus Oldenburg is a science communication center ('Oldenburgs Haus der Wissenschaft') serving as a venue and program hub. It operates a single-location offering comprising public science events and exhibitions, educational outreach programs, and event space rentals. The core portfolio includes Science.Shorts (brief Q&A sessions with scientists), Science Bench (outdoor dialogue format), Wissenschaft erfahren (bicycle tour with QR-coded audio stations), rotating exhibitions, lecture events, room rentals, the 'meet a scientist' school outreach program, and a newsletter service. The organization functions as an intermediary between regional universities/research institutions and the general public, rather than offering a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Science.Shorts A recurring event format featuring short question-and-answer sessions with Oldenburg scientists, designed for interested people aged 10–99. Topics have included neuroscience, psychology, and sensory biology. Offered to the general public and students.
• Science Bench An outdoor dialogue format where a scientist sits on a bench in Oldenburg's city center and invites citizens for informal scientific conversations. Each session lasts 90 minutes with different thematic focus areas, aimed at making science approachable and breaking stereotypes.
• Wissenschaft erfahren (Science Experience) A self-guided bicycle tour through Oldenburg featuring eight stations with QR codes that lead to audio scientific contributions. Currently themed around 'Freiheit' (Freedom) with topics including architecture, AI, hearing systems, and energy-efficient living. Free and accessible to citizens anytime.
• Ausstellungen (Exhibitions) Rotating photo and science exhibitions hosted at the venue for general public viewing. Past exhibitions include 'Lebensräume' (Living Spaces), 'Wilde Stadtnatur' (Wild Urban Nature), 'Interfacing the Ocean', and 'C.F. Gauß' exhibitions.
• Veranstaltungen (Events and Lectures) Ongoing program of scientific lectures, workshops, and presentations covering topics such as AI in schools, energy systems, healthcare innovation, and history. Events feature researchers from local universities and institutions and are generally free to attend.
• Raumvermietung (Venue Rental) Rental of event spaces including Veranstaltungsraum 1, Veranstaltungsraum 2, SHO_Lounge, Foyer, and catering services for external conferences, corporate events, workshops, and private functions. Targeted at organizations and individuals seeking a centrally located venue in Oldenburg.
• Meet a Scientist A free school outreach program enabling teachers to book lectures from regional scientists for their classrooms (grades 5–13), covering MINT subjects and career pathways. Includes online and in-person options lasting 60–90 minutes. Operated through the AHOI_MINT Cluster NordWest and Forschungszentrum NordWest.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 lectures delivered at schools across the region in one school year through the 'meet a scientist' program.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jade HochschulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJade Hochschule is a key institutional partner, contributing researchers and lecturers for public events, science programs (Science.Shorts, Wissenschaft entdecken), and the AHOI_MINT cluster coordination. The partnership provides a pipeline of academic expertise for public science engagement.
• Carl von Ossietzky Universität OldenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Oldenburg is the primary academic partner, providing scientists for lectures, Science.Shorts events, and co-developing science communication formats. Joint initiatives include the Science.Shorts format and 'meet a scientist' school program.
• AHOI_MINT Cluster NordWestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchlaues Haus hosts the coordination office of the AHOI_MINT Cluster NordWest, a regional STEM education network. Partner institutions include Jade Hochschule, University of Oldenburg, University of Vechta, Jade Hochschule, and NIhK, coordinated by Jasmin Fresemann. The cluster organizes MINT-Tage events and supports the 'meet a scientist' program.
• Niedersächsisches Institut für historische Küstenforschung (NIhK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIhK Wilhelmshaven contributes researchers for public lectures and participates in the 'meet a scientist' school program under the AHOI_MINT cluster umbrella.
• Helmholtz-Institut für Funktionelle Marine Biodiversität an der Universität Oldenburg (HIFMB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIFMB collaborated with Schlaues Haus on the 'Interfacing the Ocean' exhibition (April–May 2026), featuring guest artist Max Seeger. Contributes to marine biodiversity science communication.
• Oldenburg Tourismus und Marketing GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the 'Wissenschaft erfahren' bicycle tour, providing the GPX track for the 'Grünes Oldenburg' cycling route. Supports distribution and promotion of the outdoor science tour.
• Forschungszentrum NordWest / XperimenT!minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVerein (association) that operates the 'meet a scientist' program and the broader school science outreach platform (sfz-nw.de). Schlaues Haus is a partner organization under the AHOI_MINT cluster umbrella.
• Hirnvomhahn PodcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchlaues Haus partners with the 'Hirn gehört: Oldenburger Wissensschnack' podcast, sharing science communication content through this audio channel.
• CEWEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCEWE partnered with NABU for the 'Wilde Stadtnatur' photo exhibition at Schlaues Haus (February–March 2026). CEWE provided high-quality photo prints for the exhibition featuring winners of their joint wildlife photography competition.
• NABU (Naturschutzbund Deutschland)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNABU co-presented the 'Wilde Stadtnatur' photo exhibition with CEWE at Schlaues Haus, showcasing biodiversity photography from over 5,000 submitted entries.
• Karl-Jaspers-KlinikminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKarl-Jaspers-Klinik co-hosted the 'Gespräche zur seelischen Gesundheit' (Conversations on Mental Health) event series at Schlaues Haus, addressing topics such as eating disorders and mental health.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Universum Bremen: Science exhibition and event venue in Bremen, geographically close to Oldenburg and serving a comparable Northwest German audience with science communication programming.

Broad incumbents

• experimenta Heilbronn: Major German science center with permanent and traveling exhibitions plus educational programs. A scaled-up incumbent in the same science-engagement space as Schlaues Haus, attracting a broader regional audience.
• Phaeno Science Center: Large, established hands-on science center in Wolfsbury. Much larger scale and immersive exhibition format than Schlaues Haus, but serves the same science-communication-to-the-public mission in Germany.
• Deutsches Museum: One of the world's largest science and technology museums in Munich. Operates exhibitions, demonstrations, and educational programming well beyond the scope of Schlaues Haus, but anchors the same science-public engagement category in Germany.
• Futurium: National forum for science communication in Berlin focused on future-oriented topics, exhibitions, and dialogue events. Represents the larger, federally backed end of the science-center category Schlaues Haus operates in.
• Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum: Major German computer and science museum in Paderborn combining permanent exhibitions with public lectures and educational programming. Comparable in mission though significantly larger and more exhibition-driven than Schlaues Haus.
• Museum für Naturkunde Berlin: Integrated research museum combining natural-history collections, exhibitions, and public science programming. Represents a much larger incumbent in the science-museum/exhibition category that Schlaues Haus participates in.

Direct peers

• Forschungszentrum NordWest / XperimenT!: Direct peer: regional association that operates the 'meet a scientist' platform and broader school science outreach program in Northwest Germany, in which Schlaues Haus is already a partner. Runs an essentially identical school-engagement model across the same geography.
• Wissenschaftszentrum Bonn: Regional science center in Bonn that organizes public lectures, exhibitions, and dialogue events between universities and the public. Mirrors the 'Haus der Wissenschaft' model that Schlaues Haus operates.
• Haus der Wissenschaft Braunschweig: Closest comparable peer: a regional science communication center in Lower Saxony operating as a 'Haus der Wissenschaft' that hosts lectures, exhibitions, and dialogue formats between researchers and the public. Operates an almost identical concept to Schlaues Haus Oldenburg, just in a different German city.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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