Objectives: _x000D_ Implementation of innovative projects to raise awareness and qualification to identify and support start-up interested parties in order to identify and support potential growth and employment-enhancing start-up projects at an early stage and support them in their development. _x000D_ funding priorities * Acquisition of participants * Conducting qualification, coaching and consulting measures for those interested in starting a business * Provision of methods for the creation of idea sketches and, if necessary, support in the development of start-up ideas. _x000D_ Methods: _x000D_ – Consulting and Ideas Development _x000D_ – Continuing Education as part of the Start-up Summer University _x000D_ – Seminars and Information Events _x000D_ – Further development of the e-learning offer _x000D_ – Innovation/Founderscouting _x000D_ – Consolidation of complementary start-up teams _x000D_