Food Startup Incubator Weihenstephan at HSWT

Photo © FSIWS
Photo © FSIWS
Photo © FSIWS

Key Facts

  • Location

    Institute for Food Technology
    Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT)

    85354 Freising

  • Incubator Focus

    Startups and entrepreneurs in the food sector

  • Website
  • Rooms & Amenities

    Includes laboratories, technical facilities for food production, dry storage, cooling and freezing storage, coworking areas, and meeting rooms

    Extensive range of pilot-scale systems for food development and small-batch production

  • Space Offer
    • Flexible booking options for workspaces and laboratory areas across more than 1,000 m² of technical facilities during weekdays
    • Usage agreements are typically for 1 year, with extensions possible

    Pricing upon request

About this Location

The Food Startup Incubator Weihenstephan (FSIWS) is an integral part of the startup support program at the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences. The FSIWS specializes in supporting startups in the food sector by offering resources such as:

  • Free learning platforms with webinars covering key topics like startup basics, food product marketing, and regulatory insights.
  • Consulting services for financing questions across the pre-seed, seed, startup, and growth stages.
  • A robust network of service providers, startups, experts, and international universities.

A key component of the incubator's support is access to state-of-the-art laboratory and technical facilities, which comply with food hygiene and safety standards.

For aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage startups, FSIWS also offers an annual Academy Program, developed in collaboration with experts and network partners. This program focuses on building expertise in entrepreneurship and food technology to empower innovative ideas in the food industry.

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