Implementation roadmap
From concept to impact.
Defence Campus Hildesheim is developed in clearly defined phases – from initial partnership to an operational campus.
Milestones
Clear stages. Measurable results.
Planning objectives from the campus pitch, not a confirmation of completed milestones. The presentation slides partly cite differing years; the sequence of phases is authoritative. Timelines, operating structure and partnerships remain subject to ongoing project development.
Phase 1 · Planning status from 2027
Feasibility & letters of intent
- — Konzept finalisieren
- — Partnerschaften und Absichtserklärungen
- — Standort- und Flächenklärung, erste Finanzierungszusagen
Phase 2 · Planning status 2027
Pilot spaces & anchor tenants
- — Aufbau erster Infrastruktur
- — Ansiedlung von Industrie- und Forschungspartnern
- — Labore und Testfelder einrichten
Phase 3 · Planning status 2028–2029
First start-ups
- — Aufnahme von 8–12 Start-ups
- — Förder- und Accelerator-Programme
- — Test und Validierung von Technologien
Phase 4 · Target vision from 2030
Scaling & impact
- — Erweiterung von Campus und Programmen
- — Mehr als 20 Start-ups
- — Internationale Vernetzung
Business model
Co-investing. Operating sustainably.
Real estate & infrastructure
ACTIV-Group as property partner and site developer, flexible leasing models.
Campus operations
Independent operating company as a public-private partnership.
Start-ups & innovation
Funding programmes, corporate venture capital and pilot projects.
Prospective partners
Planned roles within the ecosystem.
- State of Lower Saxony / City of HildesheimFramework conditions, funding and strategic direction.
- UniversitiesResearch, talent acquisition and technology transfer.
- BundeswehrUser feedback, trials and potential project contracts.
- IndustryAnchor tenants, technology partnerships and market access.
- InvestorsGrowth capital and strategic partnerships.