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“SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator” is an integrated part of the overall CEIM concept of HHL. Located on the creative and inspiring area of the Leipzig’s cotton mill (Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei) it will be established at the beginning of 2015. It is financed by investors and its use for established companies.
Besides access to required infrastructure (co-working offices) founding and innovation teams benefit from intensive coaching and consulting as well as mentoring, from HHL’s excellent networks of investors and entrepreneurs, from supporting service providers and from the opportunities to exchange experiences internationally. The unique idea of “SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator” is that this platform can not only be used by startups but also by established companies. The focus is on innovative, internationally scalable business ideas. The program is limited to a maximum of 6 months at no charge and with no equity holding. Moreover, there is the opportunity of using additional other office spaces on Leipzig’s cotton mill to foster the further growth of the company.
It is open for business concepts from anywhere, not only from HHL.
Besides access to required infrastructure (co-working offices) founding and innovation teams benefit from intensive coaching and consulting as well as mentoring, from HHL’s excellent networks of investors and entrepreneurs, from supporting service providers and from the opportunities to exchange experiences internationally. The unique idea of “SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator” is that this platform can not only be used by startups but also by established companies. The focus is on innovative, internationally scalable business ideas. The program is limited to a maximum of 6 months at no charge and with no equity holding. Moreover, there is the opportunity of using additional other office spaces on Leipzig’s cotton mill to foster the further growth of the company.
It is open for business concepts from anywhere, not only from HHL.
Overview
Location
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig
Employees
11-50
Phone
+49 341 35578570
Total raised
$797.99K
Founded date
2014
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 11
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| Sep 12, 2025 | From seed to success: 35+ accelerator programmes transforming Europe’s startups | Startup accelerators can play a crucial role in helping early-stage startups succeed. They are structured, time-limited programmes that typically last a few weeks or months. Accelerator programmes provide startups with mentorship, initial f... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | German VC fund Smart Infrastructure Ventures launches €30 million SIVentures II Fund to support early-stage startups | Following the success of its first fund, Leipzig-based VC fund Smart Infrastructure Ventures has announced the launch of its €30 million fund, SIVentures II to further invest in early-stage startups focused on innovative technologies in AI,... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Malta Welcomes EU-Startups Summit Again This April | The 11th Annual EU-Startup Summit in Malta invites founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts to connect and grow Happening on April 24-25th at the Mediterranean Conference Center in Valletta, the event promises two days of insights and n... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Meet the experts joining our “Academic entrepreneurship & University spin-outs” panel discussion at the EU-Startups Summit 2025! | Entrepreneurship is thriving within universities and research institutions, with student-led startups and academic spin-outs playing a crucial role in shaping the future of innovation. But how do we bridge the gap between research and real-... |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Is Leipzig’s Zero Equity Accelerator Pioneering the European Startup Ecosystem? | Key Takeaways: Leipzig’s SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator challenges traditional startup funding models with its zero equity acceleration program. In addition to strategic guidance, SpinLab gives accepted startups up to €21,000 in funding, wit... |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Apply now for SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator, which is one of Europe’s top ranked accelerator programs! (Sponsored) | SpinLab, one of the top 3 accelerators in Germany, is once again opening its application phase for startups. Ambitious founders who want to accelerate their innovation can apply from now until November 16 and benefit from the 6-month progra... |
| Jan 5, 2021 | EU-Startups Podcast / Episode 12: European startup accelerators pitching on air | For the 12th episode of the EU-Startups Podcast we invited some of Europe’s leading startup accelerators to come on air and to pitch their program and its benefits to startups. For further information, the links to those accelerators can be... |
| Jan 5, 2021 | EU-Startups Podcast / Episode 12: European startup accelerators pitching on air | For the 12th episode of the EU-Startups Podcast we invited some of Europe’s leading startup accelerators to come on air and to pitch their program and its benefits to startups. For further information, the links to those accelerators can be... |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Porsche Names Winner of Blockchain Startup Contest | German automaker Porsche has revealed the winner of a blockchain startup competition first announced in April. As CoinDesk reported at the time, Porsche solicited entries from startups as part of a broader bid to explore how it might apply ... |
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FAQ about SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator
When was SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator founded?
SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator was founded in 2014.
How much funding has SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator raised?
SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator has raised $797.99K in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator, among them “From seed to success: 35+ accelerator programmes transforming Europe’s startups” (Sep 12, 2025) and “German VC fund Smart Infrastructure Ventures launches €30 million SIVentures II Fund to support early-stage startups” (Aug 5, 2025).
Is SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator still active?
Yes, SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 18, 2026.