HPI Engine Information

We turn bold ideas into scalable startups - by empowering Europe's brightest tech talent. HPI Engine is one of Europe’s leading academic startup ecosystems. We help future tech leaders become visionary founders, builders, and changemakers. To date, we’ve supported 300+ startups, including a unicorn, and empowered thousands of students and early-stage founders. What makes us different? We believe entrepreneurship starts with courage, not a business plan. Our programs support tech talent early, often before they identify as founders. Whether you're a student, researcher, or emerging entrepreneur, we offer tailored support through distinct programs. At HPI Engine, entrepreneurship is integrated into education, not an add-on. We embed leadership, venture-building, and real-world experience into top-tier tech degree programs. The result? Startups with economic and societal impact. What we offer: * Entrepreneurial education * Tailored founder programs * Hands-on product building and go-to-market support * Access to capital and investors * State-of-the-art infrastructure * A strong community of founders and mentors Backed by the Hasso Plattner Foundation and embedded in the Hasso Plattner Institute, we’re the launchpad for Europe’s next generation of tech entrepreneurs - based in Berlin-Brandenburg. 👉 Let’s connect and build the future of tech entrepreneurship together.