HANGAR: Start-up Centre

Innovation that flies.
Technology that works.

The HANGAR accelerates autonomous systems and intelligent technologies.

12 months of focus: mentoring, real-world testing, and piloting – no fees, no equity. Pure growth. Pure impact.
HANGAR: Start-up Centre

The Accelerator
for intelligent technology –
made for real impact.

Welcome to the place where your technology becomes reality.
Are you working on autonomous mobility, modern agricultural technology, or innovative aviation?
Perfect!

At HANGAR: Start-up Centre, solutions are being developed for the real challenges facing rural areas.
And you can be a part of it.

We offer you an environment that accelerates growth: high-quality programs, workshops and offices, as well as real-world testbeds. Our network of industry and government partners opens many doors.

Our goal is clear:
To make you visible, investable, and scalable. HANGAR is aimed at technology-oriented startups based in Brandenburg that are no more than five years old and ready to make a real impact.

Why Strausberg?

The perfect blend of peace, space, and reach.

  • Real Airspace 
    Access to airfields for testing flight systems and drones
  • Complete infrastructure
    Makerspace, workshops, laboratories, modern offices for strong teams
  • Best connectivity
    High-speed internet for simulations, control & data analysis
  • Private 5G Campus
    Own network with edge cloud server and direct support
  • Real-world test beds
    Open terrain and urban integration for ground and air mobility
  • Targeted growth
    Individual support through mentoring, seminars, workshops, networking meetings
  • Strong Ecosystem
    Synergies with industry, research and authorities
  • Startup Booster
    Budget for customised support
Key areas

Open to all startups -
specialised in mobility, agritech & aviation.

  • Unmanned aircrafts
    & Drone technology
    Flight systems: UAVs, VTOLs, logistics and aerial inspection with real flight zones
  • Ground mobility
    & Robotics
    Autonomous vehicles for cities, surrounding areas and agricultural land
  • Infrastructure
    & Connectivity
    Smart networks, 5G, IoT systems, rural and urban technology integration
  • Control systems
    & Data integration
    Real-time sensors, embedded control systems, modular automation
  • Environment, Safety
    & Logistics
    Green energy, environmental data, secure infrastructure, logistics chains
  • AI platforms
    & Autonomous software
    AI-driven control, simulation, edge/cloud platforms, scalable tool
Development

From field test to funding round.

Six thematic modules with different focuses serve as building blocks for our individual support.
  • Test Environment
    Trials under real conditions with local authorities, airports and industrial companies
  • Product-Market-Fit
    Use cases, pricing, and model refinement
  • Partnering & Procurement
    Networking with decision-makers from the public sector and industry
  • Investor Readiness
    Communication and pitch training, as well as sales and marketing training
  • Scale & Systems
    Team leadership, compliance, growth, employee branding
  • Visibility & Community
    Press, trade fair preparation, strengthening public presence
Network

Experience that will help you progress. Contacts that will open doors.

You'll work with founders, investors, and industry experts who truly understand your technology – from mobility and energy to robotics and agriculture. Individual one-on-one mentoring, strategic sparring, genuine market knowledge, and direct access to relevant partners. Less guessing. More focus. Faster progress.
  • "As a Venture Capitalist, we aim to foster technologies that drive both profitability and positive societal change. In Strausberg, we connect founders not only with capital but also with visibility, strong networks, and a community that believes in the global impact of innovation."
    Katharina Beitz
    Communications at AENU (Climate Tech VC), Member of Global Women in VC
  • "Fundraising is always a challenge. We will help you to get investor-ready, develop a financing strategy fitting to your aims and needs, identify the right investors and teach you the non-Googleable insights about fundraising."
    Dr. Marc Mogalle
    Managing Director at Business Buddies GmbH
  • "What the Internet was in the 2000s, Al-driven robotics is today: a quantum leap fundamentally reshaping markets and society. In Strausberg, we are building a unique test field to explore and design these transformations."
    Paul Schweidler
    Robotikexperte & Mentor
Start-ups

Be part of something big.

We value genuine connection and collaborative partnership. Our accelerator is not an isolated space, but a vibrant environment for exchange, inspiration, and growth. Look forward to regular events, networking opportunities, and numerous formats designed to provide you with maximum support.
Team

We are innovation promoters with a passion for
technology, the common good, and our region.

Anne Eckloff
Project Manager
Christopher Hecht
Head of Start-up Center
Mario Hofmann
Hangar Spaces, Infrastructure & Tech Operations
Application process

Access to the best support in Brandenburg.

Interested? Apply now!

The next application period ends on March 31, 2026. Join us and together we'll take your company to the next level.
  1. 1
    Registration
    Register on our homepage. Quick and easy.
  2. 2
    Preliminary talk
    Discussion of the possibilities. Transparent and open.
  3. 3
    Selection
    Support bonuses awarded to start-ups. Honest and fair.
  4. 4
    Contract
    Contract signed. Take off and grow.

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