GRIPS – Steinfurt Start-up and Innovation Park

The Steinfurt Start-up and Innovation Park (GRIPS) is located directly on the Steinfurt Technology Campus, the hub of the engineering departments at Münster University of Applied Sciences. GRIPS offers office and laboratory space for start-ups and spin-offs from the university, as well as for technology-focused companies and collaborative projects wishing to benefit from the proximity to the university.

What GRIPS offers:

  • Office and laboratory space
  • Excellent infrastructure
  • Favourable rental terms
  • Close proximity to university facilities
  • Easy access to young professionals
  • Support with funding applications

... and much more!

GRIPS Steinfurt: A space for innovation, networking and growth

GRIPS is a joint project between the Steinfurt Economic Development Agency (WESt), the City of Steinfurt and Münster University of Applied Sciences. The aim is to forge strong links between academia and industry and to retain skilled workers trained in cutting-edge technologies within the region.

Are you looking to rent an office?

Office space can be rented from 25 square metres upwards. All offices are bright, modern and equipped to the latest standards. The premises are available at standard market rates. Start-ups are offered special terms.

Included:

  • Free parking spaces, including four charging points for electric cars
  • Use of the fully equipped meeting room at GRIPS 
  • Shared kitchenettes
  • Cleaning service
  • Bicycle parking spaces with charging facilities

How much does an office space cost at GRIPS?

The current rent per square metre at GRIPS is €8.90 plus service charges. Please note that, in addition to the net office space, shared areas such as the foyer, meeting rooms, stairwell, toilets and kitchenette are included on a pro rata basis (34.4%).

Example: For a net office area of 18.05 m², 6.2 m² of communal space is included. This results in a basic rent of €215.91 and an advance payment for service charges of €80.07.
 

Would you like to hire a meeting room?

GRIPS has two meeting rooms available for use by tenants and external visitors.

Meeting room 1 can accommodate approx. 8 people, and meeting room 2 approx. 12 people. Thanks to the movable partition, these rooms can also be used together. The meeting rooms can be hired for 4 or 8 hours.

Self-service applies. The adjoining kitchenette may be used when a meeting room is booked.
 

How much does it cost to hire a meeting room?

For 4 hours  
Meeting room 18 people€40 incl. VAT
Meeting room 1 + 220 people65 euros incl. VAT
For 8 hours  
Meeting room 212 people65 euros incl. VAT
Meeting room 1 + 220 people130 euros incl. VAT

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The meeting rooms

Ein großer Besprechungsraum mit einem langen Tisch und vielen Stühlen.
Ein kleiner Besprechungsraum mit einem Tisch und Stühlen.
Room booking for tenants in GRIPS

Tenants at GRIPS can use the meeting rooms free of charge. Click here to book a room:

Room booking for external visitors

GRIPS has two meeting rooms available, which can also be hired by external parties on an hourly basis. 

In the best of company

A strong network is the foundation of business success – and that’s exactly what you’ll find here.

This is where visionary start-ups meet experienced service providers and innovative companies. Our tenant community is as diverse as the ideas that emerge here. Here is an up-to-date overview of the tenants who make GRIPS a vibrant hub for progress and collaboration in the region.

View tenant overview

An insight into GRIPS III

Contact person

Sonja Raiber
stellv. Geschäftsführung, Standort- und Infrastrukturentwicklung