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About us

We are one of Europe's leading ecosystems, empowering outstanding tech talent to become visionary leaders and founders. As the driving force behind innovation and economic growth, we have nurtured thousands of tech leaders, supported hundreds of founders, and helped build over 300 startups—including a unicorn.

We put tech talent in the driver's seat when it comes to building scalable tech products and startups. Our unique approach integrates leadership and entrepreneurship directly into tech education, empowering the next generation of tech leaders and founders in Europe.

Our dedicated curriculum, running alongside tech studies, goes beyond inspiration —it equips the next generation of tech leaders with the skills, mindset, and experience needed to create and launch successful tech products and ventures while driving economic and societal impact. By merging deep technology with entrepreneurial ambition in a hands-on, experience-driven environment, we are reshaping the empowerment of tech people and tech entrepreneurship in Europe.

Our ecosystem delivers everything needed to turn ideas into impact: tailored programs, high-impact events, cutting-edge infrastructure, direct access to funding, and a robust community.

Fueled by the Hasso Plattner Foundation - established by one of Europe’s leading tech entrepreneurs of our time - and being part of the Hasso Plattner Institute, we provide the launchpad where Europe's next generation of tech leaders and founders thrive

The Engine in a nutshell

Startups founded within our ecosystem from founders with connections to HPI or HPI d-school

Founders from our ecosystem, i.e. with connections to HPI or the HPI d-school

€ 1 Billion

Venture capital raised by founders connected to our ecosystem

Key Features

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Mindset and Skillset Development

Build a strong entrepreneurial and leadership foundation through our unique tech-people-centered curriculum, which integrates practical experiences and innovative thinking and a lot of engagement with the founder community

Supportive Infrastructure and Resources

Access state-of-the-art facilities like HPI Engine Work Spaces, the HPI Maker Universe, and advanced computing resources, all tailored to support the needs of tech entrepreneurs.

Access to Venture Capital

Through HPI Ventures and many other Venture Capital firms within our ecosystem, gain access to funding opportunities specifically designed to help tech startups grow and scale.

Strong, Engaged Community

Connect with and learn from a diverse network of tech leaders, mentors, alumni, investors, industry partners, and fellow founders, all committed to driving innovation and supporting entrepreneurial success.

Empowering Tech Leaders and Entrepreneurs Shaping Europe's Future

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Key Features
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Our Community

Empowering Tech Leaders and Entrepreneurs Shaping Europe's Future

Next Core Programs Running

Key Features of HPI Engine

Our Community

Key Features
of HPI Engine