Thomas Neumann

Nothing normal ever changed a damn thing!

Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

As the head of KIT-Gründerschmiede, I‘m responsible for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship at KIT. Our vibrant hub is dedicated to supporting ambitious start-ups, offering everything from mentoring to access to a robust network of investors and industry partners. With over 10 years of experience in start-up ecosystems, I am passionate about turning ideas into impactful ventures. Under my leadership, KIT-Gründerschmiede has become one of the largest university-based incubators in Germany.

Experience

  • Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) (15 yrs 2 mos)
    • Head of Entrepreneurship Services & Shareholdings
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Head of New Ventures, Shareholdings & Incubators
      Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Head of New Ventures and Shareholdings
      Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • CEO at KIT Innovation gGmbH
    Oct 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • Head of KIT-Gründerschmiede at KIT-Gründerschmiede
    Mar 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 5 mos

  • Projektleitung NXTGN Startup Factory at NXTGN
    Jul 2024 - Apr 2025 · 10 mos

    Mehr unter: https://join-nxtgn.com/leuchtturmwettbewerb/

  • Teilprojektleiter at KI-Garage
    Jan 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos