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According to the Prognos research institute, the Hanseatic and University City is one of the regions that will develop best by 2030. There are many reasons for this, which make the up-and-coming Baltic Sea region interesting for startups.

The University of Rostock and various research institutions are the backbone for innovative approaches from research. There are several innovation centers that are specifically tailored to the needs of founders. These centers do not only offer modern workplaces, but also an inspiring environment where founders can exchange ideas with like-minded people and learn from each other. Important innovation centers in Rostock are the Digital Innovation Center and the Ocean Technology Campus. These centers focus on future fields such as digital technologies, marine research and maritime innovations. By promoting research and development, Rostock helps to create new jobs and to strengthen the economy.

In Rostock, founders are awaited by a fertile ground with financially strong funding mechanisms. The state government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern actively supports innovative ideas and start-ups in order to promote the start-up climate. One example is the „Gründer MVP“ program, which provides financial support for start-ups. In addition to the state government, there are also private investors: ROKA1825 GmbH (holding company of the regional bank Ostseesparkasse Rostock; Baltic Incubate - Business Club MV; Genius Venture Capital GmbH; ESB Invest; holding company Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (MBMV).

In addition, Rostock offers a wide range of co-working spaces such as the Basislager, the @Work Office Spaces, the Technology Centre Warnemuende and the Orangery.