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thinc!
thinc! e.V. is a student-led initiative based at the University of Mannheim that promotes entrepreneurship among students interested in startups and innovations. It aims to build a vibrant community and support young entrepreneurs across Germany.
Overview
What thinc! does
What thinc! is
thinc! e.V. is a student-led initiative based at the University of Mannheim that promotes entrepreneurship among students interested in startups and innovations. It aims to build a vibrant community and support young entrepreneurs across Germany.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2004
- Approximate age
- About 22 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
Official channels
Find thinc! elsewhere
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Capability profile
thinc! as a community
Community overview
thinc! is a student initiative for entrepreneurship based at the University of Mannheim, founded in 2004. The organization aims to support students in starting their own businesses and connecting with like-minded individuals who are passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship.
Community focus
thinc! provides various programs and services to support founders at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Their focus includes workshops, mentoring, and an incubator program called thincubator, which offers intensive support for startup development.
Member value
Members gain access to workshops, mentoring from experienced founders, and participation in the thincubator program, which provides intensive support for startup development. They also benefit from networking opportunities with peers and industry experts.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- September 2, 2025
Community activity
Events and activity
thinc! organizes workshops covering various topics relevant to startups, such as venture capital and social impact. Foundertalks are in-person interviews with successful entrepreneurs, with the next one scheduled for September 2, 2025.
Notable members
Notable partners and collaborators include KPMG, HTGF (High-Tech Gründerfonds), Enviria, VR Bank, Delivery Hero, Emma – The Sleep Company, NXTGN, and alpas.ai.
Common questions
What to know about thinc!
Upseed classifies thinc! under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
Known limits
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