Why We Chose Mannheim?

🏙️Back in 2017, our founders David Zwilling and Florian Fischer made a deliberate choice: #Mannheim.Here’s why the city in the southwest of Germany continues to be the right home for STYX:

🚗 A Legacy of Entrepreneurship: From pioneers like Carl Benz, John Deere, and SAP, Mannheim and its surrounding region have long been a birthplace of entrepreneurship. The city embodies a place where solid, lasting businesses take shape.

🏭 Industrial Roots: Few cities in Germany offer such close proximity to the real economy. With leading players like BASF and a strong manufacturing base, the entrepreneurial mindset remains grounded and practical.

🛠️ Entrepreneurial City: Stadt Mannheim ranks among Germany’s leading cities for economic strength, employment, and quality of life. Once a traditional industrial powerhouse, Mannheim has evolved into a vibrant hub for smart and sustainable industries.

💰 Smart Economics: According to recent rankings, Mannheim offers one of the lowest corporate tax rates among Germany’s most affordable startup cities, making it not only a great place to build, but also a smart one to scale.

💡 Innovation Hub: With strong infrastructure, supportive funding programs, and the NEXT MANNHEIM ecosystem offering spaces, mentoring, and investor access, the city provides the perfect environment for startups to grow and thrive.

🎓 University of Mannheim: Known as one of Germany’s most startup-driven universities, it provides strong academic support and entrepreneurial infrastructure through the Mannheim Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MCEI). With student initiatives like thinc! and Q-Summit, students gain direct exposure to the world of venture capital, founders, and innovation.

🌍 Creative and international: Mannheim is also internationally recognized for its creative industries. Since 2014, it has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a City of Music, linking cultural innovation with entrepreneurship.

All of this makes Mannheim a place where ideas can turn into real impact. For STYX, it’s the perfect soil to grow and we’re proud to call it home. ❤️

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