Nurturing entrepreneurship in Europe’s border regions with VentureWærft

VentureWærft has developed a dynamic cross-border innovation ecosystem that spans the German-Danish border region, particularly between Flensburg and Sønderborg. By creating a unified start-up community, VentureWærft has systematically combined the strengths of regional networks to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

This initiative provides a comprehensive range of services, from ideation to scaling, and opens doors to new national markets, knowledge exchange, and international business opportunities. Through its collaborative approach, VentureWærft has become a key driver of economic growth and innovation in this unique cross-border region.

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There are four additional case studies in this collection:

• Empowering local entrepreneurs through collaborative networks: The WiSys VentureHome® initiative
• Building an entrepreneurial ecosystem in rural Devon with the University of Exeter
• Transforming economic landscapes through FAU’s Innovation and Business Development Districts

This case study is based on the 2022 UIIN Conference submission by Stefanie Jordt, Director of Entrepreneurial Development at the Jackstädt-Zentrum Flensburg, and Dirk Ludewig, Professor at Hochschule Flensburg.