Build the next chapter of your start-up
An ecosystem for your start-up
Triathlon is more than a traditional start-up hub – it is a dynamic ecosystem for entrepreneurship, innovation, and knowledge transfer at Saarland University.
Our interdisciplinary team connects research, business, and society, creating an inspiring environment for young companies and start-ups.

Our advantages for start-ups
We support you throughout your personal start-up journey across a wide range of topics.
Developing your business model
Together, we analyze and structure your business idea.
Securing funding
We help you identify and leverage funding opportunities.
Leveraging our network
You become part of an ecosystem with experienced and supportive points of contact.
Building your team
Successful founding requires strong collaborators. We help you find them.
Building your knowledge
Through our workshops, you expand your skills and competencies.
Accelerating growth
We support you in achieving sustainable growth.
Your start-up journey
From idea to growth: this is how we support your start-up along the way.
Success Stories
Meet teams that have developed their ideas further with the support of the ecosystem.
More than 30 years of experience coaching start-ups
A pioneer since 1995 with the launch of Germany’s first start-up center — and still leading the way today.
Supported start-ups
Jobs created
Aspiring entrepreneurs supported
Ready to start your own venture?
We support you throughout your personal start-up journey – from the initial idea to a successful market launch. Talk to us about your venture – online or at the Innovation Center.

“That was the starting point for our EXIST application — and the moment when research suddenly became a start-up.”
The LAHA team on working with Triathlon
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