Bring your innovation strategy to the next level

Our approach

We accelerate innovators in the energy, health, and smart city industries to create a scalable positive impact within the industrial landscape. SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator ignites commercial collaborations by providing the expertise, experience, and ecosystem.

STARTUP READINESS CHECK

More than 65% of startup collaborations fail due to a lack of objectives, incorrect selection or a lack of experience on both sides - With the Startup Readiness Check, we help your collaborations to succeed.

STARTUP DATABASE

We maintain a database comprising more than 3,000 global startups categorized according to our areas of interest. If you have an idea or a specific requirement, we can promptly assess the landscape.

STARTUP DIRECT SCOUTING

SpinLab arranges scouting initiatives centered around specific topics of interest, offering tailored startup presentations and interdisciplinary workshops.

ACCELERATION PROGRAM

Numerous international early-stage startups apply for each program. This provides sufficient inspiration and direct interaction with top founders and emerging technologies of the future.

More details about the program are here.

NETWORKING

SpinLab fosters collaboration among diverse corporate partners and companies through events, roundtables, and workshops. Explore our upcoming event here. 

PILOT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SpinLab facilitates pilot projects between startups and corporate partners, providing support from the conceptual phase through to execution using a structured stage-gate process. On top, SpinLab fosters innovation through "venture clienting," where established companies become initial clients for startups. 

TREND SCOUTING

SpinLab delves deeply into specific emerging subjects and technologies that are relevant to your company.

VENTURE CLIENTING

We can assist you in venture clienting, shaping your innovation strategy, and providing you with tailored workshops and best-practice guidance.

ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS

The innovation and startup ecosystem of a region or municipality is an important component in securing future viability and competitiveness. With the help of our approach, we can analyze both urban and rural areas with regard to their structures and future opportunities.

"FUTURE DAY" WORKSHOP

How will your company remain relevant and successful in the coming decades? This question is at the heart of our "Future Day". With a focus on sustainable success and innovative strength, we will guide you and your team through a unique day full of strategic impulses, practice-oriented methods and creative brainstorming.

Startup Challenge

In this corporate-focused service, we help large companies solve specific business challenges by scouting and selecting relevant startups through a structured process that includes application, selection, and pitching and culminates in a pilot project.

Startup Competition

We manage and organize startup competitions and awards ceremonies, typically for public institutions or foundations. In these, innovative startups are evaluated based on specific criteria through an application process that leads to a final award ceremony for the winning startup.

Joining Forces to Shape the Future