Make the Most of Your Time at University
At StartUpYard, theory meets practice.
At StartUpYard, you develop projects, create prototypes, and explore new technologies — free of charge and open to all students.
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Plenty of theory – but little space to try things out?
Alongside lectures and exams, there is often little room to turn your own ideas into practice.
StartUpYard is exactly that place: here, you can test, build, and develop your ideas further — without pressure and without prior experience.
What matters here is not having the perfect idea, but taking the first step.
Workshops & Events
Here, you can regularly join hands-on workshops and expand your skill set.
All formats are free of charge and open to students from all disciplines.
Our Workshop Formats
You don’t need to have a specific idea to join.
Here, you learn how to identify problems, develop solutions, and test them in practice — together with other students.
A Look Inside StartUpYard
In this video, you’ll get an impression of how people work at StartUpYard, the kinds of projects that emerge, and how you can get involved yourself.
Your Space to Create and Build
Here, you turn ideas into tangible results. Whether for a study project, your own product concept, or simply out of curiosity — the workshop gives you the space and tools to experiment and create.
Print prototypes with the 3D printer
Cut precise parts using the laser cutter
Create custom designs with the cutting plotter
Explore electronics and build simple circuits
Work with professional tools and machinery
After a brief introduction, you can work independently.
What You Can Create Here
The Workshop & Tools
Photos: Sara R. Scholl
Support & Community
At StartUpYard, you’ll meet students from different disciplines who experiment, build, and learn together.
You can come on your own or collaborate as part of a team. If you have questions, our student mentors will help you get started in the workshop and our programs.
It’s not about already knowing everything — it’s about getting started.
Find Us on Campus
The best way to experience StartUpYard is to see it in person.
Stop by, explore the workshop, and talk to other students. Your next project might start with a simple conversation.
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
StartUpYard
House 28 a/b
Philipp-Müller-Straße 14
23966 Wismar
Ready to Get Started?
StartUpYard is your space to experiment, develop ideas, and connect with others.
Make the most of the opportunities during your time at university — just take the first step.
Any Questions?
Let us know what you’re interested in — we’ll get back to you.
StartUpYard Contact
Enrico KahlM. Eng.EmployeeRobert-Schmidt-Institut der Hochschule WismarBuilding 21 · Room 211
Start-Up Support Contact
Marc SchröderLL.M.Project EmployeeRobert-Schmidt-Institut der Hochschule WismarBuilding 21 · Room 309
A project of the Robert Schmidt Institute
StartUpYard is part of the Robert Schmidt Institute at Wismar University and is coordinated there.
Meet the Team
Our student mentors support you in workshops, introduce you to the equipment, and guide you through your first steps.
Feel like hiring?
Interested in Joining the Team?
Many of our student mentors started out as participants themselves.
StartUpYard thrives on engagement. If you’d like to get more involved, you can apply for a position as a student assistant at StartUpYard and help shape workshops or support activities in the workshop.
Simply send your application to enrico.kahl@hs-wismar.de