# NEXT MANNHEIM

> NEXT MANNHEIM is the umbrella brand of city-owned mg: mannheimer gründungszentren gmbh. It operates a network of specialised startup centres in Mannheim, combining workspaces, coaching, funding access and industry connections for technology, medical technology, creative businesses and women entrepreneurs.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** Mannheim, Germany
- **Products:** MAFINEX, CUBEX, GIG7, C-HUB, MUSIKPARK
- **Notable:** Current network reports seven centres and more than 220 startups., Up2B reports 320 startups accelerated, 72% still active and €34 million raised by participating startups; these are joint-programme figures, not NEXT MANNHEIM funding., June 2026 CUBEX investor roadshow brought 15 startup teams into investor discussions.

## Products & services

- **MAFINEX** — Workspaces and community for technology and IT startups.
- **CUBEX** — Medtech and health-business development facilities linked to research, clinical practice and investors.
- **GIG7** — Female entrepreneurship advice, workspaces, workshops and networks.
- **C-HUB** — A creative and digital-business hub.
- **MUSIKPARK** — Music-business competence centre and workspace.
- **TEXTILEREI** — Support for fashion and textile founders.
- **Up2B** — Joint IndustryTech and B2B accelerator with Exploration and international Market Discovery programmes.
- **LAB4 Sustainable Growth** — GreenTech collaboration and prototyping platform at MAFINEX; current materials describe approximately 125 square metres of workshop space.
- **Rooms & Spaces** — Offices, coworking, meeting rooms and event venues; some workspace terms receive support.
- **Female Founders Map** — Searchable directory promoting women-led businesses; launched in 2022 and refreshed in 2024.

## Achievements

- Current network reports seven centres and more than 220 startups.
- Up2B reports 320 startups accelerated, 72% still active and €34 million raised by participating startups; these are joint-programme figures, not NEXT MANNHEIM funding.
- June 2026 CUBEX investor roadshow brought 15 startup teams into investor discussions.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — GIG7 announced a participant-led NO CON for 10 November 2026.
- **2026-08** — NEXT published its account of the 24 June CUBEX investor roadshow.
- **2026-07** — NEXT reported on CONNECT, held on 16 June with smart green and Green Industry Cluster.

## Links

- Website: https://next-mannheim.de/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-mannheim/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextmannheim
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextmannheim/

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