The three-month incubation program for early-stage innovation projects, the ICM Early Ride Program, is an incubator program for innovation projects originating from the academic environment in Baden-Württemberg, with a strong focus on mobility and production. We assist students, PhD candidates, and post-docs from research institutions in exploring the potential of their research and igniting their entrepreneurial spirit.
The combination of skill development for implementing innovations in various contexts and the involvement of established companies creates an optimal environment for all participants. Participants learn to think entrepreneurially and discover, test, and leverage market potentials.
No incubation program is currently being offered. Information on the previous programs for 2023 and 2024 can be found here:
Here you will find an overview of the teams 2024 and a recap of the teams and content from the first run of the ICM Early Ride Program conducted in 2023/2024:
Subject-specific business workshops on founding and building a startup.
Experienced coaches and mentors serve as sparring partners to the teams, aiding in refining business models.
Participants gain access to a network of established companies, connect with other teams, and establish connections with other initiatives in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Managing Director
KIT INNOVATION gGmbH