Munich Startup
WERK1

WERK1

The founder center WERK1 houses an incubator, two coworking spaces, a café, and an accelerator in the fields of InsurTech and HealthTech. With currently around 50 offices, it supports over 40 early-stage digital startups as well a...

Founded2026
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IndustryAccelerator/Incubator
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About WERK1

The founder center WERK1 houses an incubator, two coworking spaces, a café, and an accelerator in the fields of InsurTech and HealthTech. With currently around 50 offices, it supports over 40 early-stage digital startups as well as numerous freelancers and entrepreneurs in the coworking spaces. WERK1 provides the necessary infrastructure, a comprehensive network, and an inspiring startup atmosphere all under one roof. This is complemented by coaching and consulting services, workshops, lectures, events and conferences, as well as a mentor and alumni network to support founders in their early years.

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