University life, founders, startups and much more come together here. A magical place for your ideas, innovations, teams, communication, growth and more.
HPI offers its aspiring entrepreneurs exciting events in conjunction with partners from industry and science. These events provide the ideal framework for networking with other founders and experts from the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Since 2010 the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) has held an annual Business Plan Competition for founders of new companies and startups from the Institute environment. Over three phases, participants receive intensive feedback to further the development of their business idea.
At the end of the competition, the best teams get the opportunity to present their business concept to a jury of experts. The jury, made up of representatives from HPI, Hasso Plattner Ventures, and external partners awards prizes of up to € 100,000.
Notes on the Coronavirus
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"In just a few years, HPI has succeeded in gaining a top international standing in the field of systems engineering—an achievement that is unique in Germany.
HPI is a tremendous asset for the German research landscape and internationally a flagship for innovation and excellence in computer science education".
Gerhard Oswald, SAP
Studying at HPI
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Study Programs Overview of all HPI Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.
Applying to the Study Program Everything you need to know about the application process and required documents to apply.
Academic Advising Our personalized academic advising informs prospective students on the contents and structure of our study programs and the selection process.
DURING YOUR STUDIES
Courses All courses in the individual fields of study at a glance.
Entrepreneurship Overview of all HPI offers in the area of entrepreneurship.
AFTER GRADUATING
Alumni All information and offers for our alumni at HPI Connect.
Alumni Job Portal HPI’s internal job portal for the direct exchange between alumni and companies.
