Welcome to SouthwestX – The Bridge to Innovation.

SouthwestX is a German Startup Factory built to turn European DeepTech into scalable business.

We connect world-class research, entrepreneurial talent, startups, companies, capital, and international networks to move breakthrough technologies into real-world application and growth.

Our focus is on the fields shaping Europe’s industrial and technological future: artificial intelligence, green transformation, DeepTech entrepreneurship, and cross-border innovation between Germany, France, and Luxembourg.

Two journeys. One ecosystem.

Our Startup Journey supports founders, research teams, startups, and scale-ups across key stages of venture development - from early validation and company building to funding, market access, and scale.

Our Innovation Journey helps companies translate technological potential into business impact - with venture clienting, co-creation, pilot projects, new business fields, and access to startups, research, and entrepreneurial talent.

Rooted in Southwest Germany and connected across Europe, SouthwestX builds the structures, programs, and partnerships that help founders, companies, investors, researchers, and ecosystem partners move innovation into action.

Where Impact Happens.

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Ralf Zastrau

This department focuses on driving and managing innovative projects and initiatives that contribute to sustainable transformation.

Innovation Management

This department focuses on fostering relationships and managing programs that enhance community engagement and support initiatives.

Community Development

This department fosters and supports new business ventures and innovative projects.

Startup Innovation

This department is responsible for overseeing and guiding the strategic direction and initiatives of the organization.

Strategic Leadership

This department focuses on providing internship opportunities for students to gain practical experience within the organization.

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Teams

Innovation Management

Community Development

Startup Innovation

Strategic Leadership

Student Interns

Offices

southwestX

Org chart

Teams

Innovation Management

Community Development

Startup Innovation

Strategic Leadership

Student Interns

Offices

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