Heidelberg creates innovations which change our lives – Our mission

We enable people to transform their knowledge into products and services, establish themselves on the market and develop values for our society. We create space for change, maintain networks for cooperation and offer methods for innovation management.

Our objectives and values

Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH is a non-profit subsidiary of the City of Heidelberg (98%) and the Rhine-Neckar Chamber of Industry and Commerce (2%). It operates the Technology Park in Heidelberg. The Heidelberg Technology Park integrates scientific research and application-related developments at its sites and in its network, i.e. technology transfer itself, in order to support science-oriented companies in the development of new products.

The Heidelberg Technology Park offers its tenants and partners space such as laboratories, offices, a conference center, a kindergarten and a canteen. Companies also have access to the international network, which is made up of around 100 associated members, industry associations and worldwide networks of associated technology centers. Those interested in setting up their own business receive sound advice from experts to focus on their business idea, apply for funding for market-oriented development of their POC or MVP, find members to set up their team and facilitate the financing of their start-up.

The team of the Heidelberg Technology Park consists of employees from different professions, e.g. biology, business administration, financial accounting, engineering, marketing and economics, with a total of 137 years of professional experience. The employees have deepened their knowledge through numerous further education and training measures in the areas of business modelling, design thinking, third-party funding application and administration, conflict management, mediation, project management, public relations and negotiation and are enthusiastic about learning further skills.

Our maxim is cooperation in order to overcome hurdles together, master challenges and find solutions for urgent problems. We focus on high-tech problems, e.g. biotechnology, printed electronics, health and prevention, pharmacy, IT in the B2B sector, and environmental technology as well as the interdisciplinary overlaps and convergences of these industries.

We are a team of creative, curious and highly motivated employees who are enthusiastic about technology transfer and cooperation between scientists and entrepreneurs. We want to create something new and work on solutions. We are committed to equal rights for men and women, sustainability, the conservation of resources and the protection of the environment.

We look forward to working with like-minded people!

Strong team for innovation –
Staff at Heidelberg Technology Park

Our team of experts is responsible for the spatial and thematic promotion of innovations in Heidelberg.

Heidelberg Technology Park - Campus Office

Dr. André H. R. Domin
Chief Executive Officer

Postdoctoral biologist with a passion for technology.
Motivation: Transforming ideas into real products. Strengthens our network, liaises between researchers and entrepreneurs, and promotes collaboration between medicine, biotechnology, and environmental technology. Wants to address social challenges and promote sustainability. Likes to spend time with his family, cycling on his road bike, or attending classical concerts outside work.

+49 6221 5025700
andre.domin(at)heidelberg.de
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Julia Niederbühl
PA to the CEO

First point of contact for employees, tenants, associated members, and customers. Keeps track of everything, including the ConferenceCenter and rental spaces, in her role as administrator. More than 20 years’ professional experience in various companies in Heidelberg and Hamburg. Has a green thumb and likes to unwind outdoors, on long walks with her four-legged friend.

49 6221 5025700
julia.niederbuehl(at)heidelberg.de
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Moritz Schindler
Project Manager

Plans, organizes, and implements—currently, our new Business Development Center Organic Electronics. Six years’ experience in construction project management. Deals with not only architecture, construction, and finances, but also details such as the right lighting. Manages funding and has a knack for numbers. Spends his free time mostly with his young family or freeriding in the forest.

+49 6221 5025722
moritz.schindler(at)heidelberg.de
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Stefan Weigandt
Finance & Controlling

As a lawyer and graduate in business administration with professional experience in consulting and industry, he keeps the Technology Park on a good numerical course with lots of humor. An allrounder in matters of finance, controlling, accounting and taxes, he always keeps an overview in the jungle of regulations and laws, but is also curious about new things beyond the dry facts and figures. His free time belongs to his family, gardening and his passion for books, with which he fills entire shelves.

+49 6221 5025726
stefan.weigandt(at)heidelberg.de
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Dr. Gernot Diehlmann
Project Manager Business Development and Technology Transfer

PhD in industrial engineering. Worked for more than 20 years in various management positions at a major international company in the chemical industry. Own start-up experience in digital textile printing. Knows what makes industry and SMEs tick. Passionate about linking innovation processes of startups and industry. Relaxes on a nice hike in the Palatinate. Vinyl record fan.

gernot.diehlmann(at)heidelberg.de

Inga Giertz
Communications and Marketing

Studied Information Management and Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) . Creating a link between the (communication) strategy of the company and the operational strategy implementation - that is her passion. In doing so, she always keeps an eye on (disruptive) technologies and remains curious about innovations. In her personal life, she has three daughters and loves the creative balance while illustrating or gardening.

+49 176 45957255
inga.giertz(at)heidelberg.de
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Heidelberg Technology Park - Conference Center

Roland Hoffmann
Conference Center Management

While he concerns himself with logical processes and technical solutions at work, he is an artist, cook, and gardener in his free time. In addition to maintaining the electrical equipment and providing event support at the ConferenceCenter, Roland Hoffmann is responsible for all kinds of repairs and for the company’s “hardware”.

+49 06221 5025723
roland.hoffmann@heidelberg.de

Heidelberg Technology Park - Innovation Center / Startup Support Bureau

Dr. Thomas Prexl
Head of Innovation and Co-Creation
Director Startup Support Bureau

Postdoctoral business administrator, entrepreneur at heart, heads the start-up office. Studied in Mannheim, then held various posts in marketing joint ventures in the electronics industry. Was already a freelancer in the dot-com bubble, a freelancer on a research project, and an executive partner of a limited liability company. He has a sympathetic ear and advises founders on business plans, marketing, organization, and corporate management. Goes on family trips to relax, finds his inner peace playing golf.

+49 06221 71411162
thomas.prexl(at)heidelberg.de
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Markus Bühler
Startup Support Manager

Business economist and entrepreneur in the technology park’s start-up office. Plans and organizes the Life Science Accelerator Baden-Württemberg start-up support program. Diverse range of experience in international marketing and sales. Has founded several start-ups and also sold choral manuscripts through an online music publisher. After a stop in Zurich, he discovered a passion for Australia. Luckily, he brought his sunny disposition with him to Heidelberg. He is currently learning Spanish and is also an avowed fan of Asian cuisine.

+49 6221 71411164
markus.buehler(at)heidelberg.de

Paul Becker
Startup Support Manager

Industrial engineer and international business administrator with a founder’s mindset. Oversees Up2B, the technology park’s start-up funding program. Diverse range of experience in research, commercial launches, and establishing a start-up initiative. Knows his way around business plans, pitch decks, and marketing. Applied his practical aptitude to his own start-up for innovative sports furniture. Enjoys visiting Bali and indoor bouldering to relax outside work.

+49 6221 71411165
paul.becker(at)heidelberg.de
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Heidelberg Technology Park - Innovation Center

Michael Feygelman
AI and Startup Support

Logistics and enthusiasm for startups are what make him stand out. As a master's graduate of Münster University of Applied Sciences, he supports project implementation at the KI Lab Kurpfalz. He is the first point of contact for companies and startups dealing with the topic of artificial intelligence. He devotes his free time to table tennis and is involved at club level as a passionate coach. For that purpose, he likes to travel to places that, at first glance, do not enjoy the reputation of being a common vacation spot.

+49 6221 71411165
michael.feygelman(at)heidelberg.de
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Would you like to join our team?

Here you will find our advertised vacancies:

For two start-up accelerator programs, we are each looking for a

Project Manager (m/f/d) Start-up Accelerator

Your tasks:

Mentoring of founders of B2B start-ups or start-ups in the field of artificial intelligence (AI)
Management of the "Up2B Accelerator for B2B Start-ups" or the "KI-Garage (“AI Garage”) of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung"
Expansion of our network to start-ups, mentors, investors and established companies
Conception and organization of events

What you can expect:

A responsible and future-oriented task in a great team
Plenty of room for your own ideas
Flat hierarchies and intensive cooperation with partners in the Baden-Württemberg start-up ecosystem
Participation in national and international start-up conferences and events
Regular training offers
High flexibility in working hours and location (at least one day per week in Heidelberg)
An annual salary between 45,000 and 55,000 euros
A Job Ticket for the Rhine-Neckar Transport Network (VRN)

What you should bring with you to be successful with us:

A university degree in business, science, or engineering, or equivalent qualification
Strong project management skills
Interest in innovation, start-ups and digitalization as well as a high willingness to learn
Business fluent language skills in German and English
Own start-up experience or professional experience in a start-up advantageous

About us:

We have been promoting start-ups and innovation in Heidelberg and Baden-Württemberg since 1984. Our focus is on biotech, medtech, industry tech and artificial intelligence. We create space for startups and support founders through our accelerator programs, funding and financing programs, and our international network of venture capital investors.

Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH is a joint venture of the City of Heidelberg and the Rhine-Neckar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Our activities are supported by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economics, Labor and Tourism and the European Union. The AI Garage is a program of the Baden-Württemberg Foundation.

Link to the job posting as PDF

If you have any questions about the position or the recruiting process, please contact
Julia Niederbühl, Executive Assistant
Phone: +49 6221 5025710
Email: julia.niederbuehl(at)heidelberg.de

Application:
Please send us your cover letter and resume.

For our start-up accelerator program we are looking for a

Working student for marketing and event management,

part time, 10 - 16h per week