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Develop your start-up idea with ASAP

Do you have an idea, or are you simply keen to start a business?

With ASAP, you can develop your own business model step by step – whenever and however it fits into your daily routine. This digital start-up programme is aimed at students and graduates from Baden-Württemberg and operates completely independently of your timetable.

Start whenever you like, work at your own pace and take your idea to the next level.

Find out more about ASAP
The ASAP Academy

How the ASAP Academy works

At the ASAP Academy, you’ll work your way through five key stages of start-up development – from the initial idea to the business model:

  • Problem–Solution Fit: Understand your target audience and their problem
  • Product–Market Fit: Develop your product or service
  • Market & Competition: Analyse potential and competition
  • Traction: Find out how to reach customers and measure growth
  • Business Model Fit: Build a viable business model

You can join at any stage – whether you have an initial idea or a more concrete approach.

About the ASAP Academy

What are the benefits of taking part?

  • Practical startup knowledge that you can put into practice straight away
  • The structure and motivation to actually bring your idea to life
  • A certificate recognising your commitment to entrepreneurship

If you need further advice, please get in touch with our start-up coaches.

Ready for the stage?

The ASAP Final

Have you developed your idea at the ASAP Academy and are you ready to show it to the world? Then why not take part in our ASAP Final!

You can apply twice a year and present your idea in a 90-second pitch to a panel of judges and an audience.

  • State-wide university competition in Baden-Württemberg
  • Virtual stage for the best teams
  • Prize money of up to €1,000
  • Access to further funding programmes

From the initial idea to the pitch: ASAP supports you every step of the way.

Further information
Please feel free to get in touch with us

Any questions about ASAP?

Sophia Schimpgen

Startup Center

+49 711 8923-3076 schimpgen@hdm-stuttgart.de Startup Center, Nobelstraße 5 (Nobelstraße 5)