New state representative for start-ups: AfD calls for more support!

New state representative for start-ups: AfD calls for more support!

The AfD parliamentary group in Rhineland-Palatinate has submitted a proposal to create a state representative for the start-up scene. The MP Joachim Paul justifies this initiative with the urgency of a “face” and a network person who comes from practice and can be there for founders and young entrepreneurs in the region. This position should be managed as a voluntary position and should be located in the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The proposal will be discussed in this week's state parliament session, which is already attracting attention. The parliamentary group points to successful models from other federal states, specifically Hesse, where a representative for start-up companies was appointed at the end of last year.

The AfD's move could fall on fertile ground, as Rhineland-Palatinate has an active start-up scene that increasingly needs support. The challenges for founders and start-ups are often diverse and require better networking and more targeted help.

Strengthening the start-up scene in Rhineland-Palatinate

The Startup Office Rhineland-Palatinate (RLP), which acts as a central contact point, is already active in supporting founders. Here, start-ups receive support in various areas such as advice, financing and network building. The office works closely with partners such as the Investment and Structural Bank of Rhineland-Palatinate (ISB) and the Chambers of Industry and Commerce. The goal is to sustainably strengthen the startup ecosystem in Rhineland-Palatinate and promote innovative business models.

The Startup Office's offerings include programs such as “GROW in RLP”, an accelerator for startups in the growth phase, and “startup innovative”, a support program for young companies with innovative business models. These initiatives aim to create a dynamic and sustainable startup environment with a focus on long-term success and innovation.

Contact and further information

If you would like to find out more about the Startup Office and its offerings, you can find further information on the website startupoffice.rlp.de. The contact person for those interested is Daniela Liersch, who works in the start-up department and is also responsible for the areas of creative industries, technology transfer and digitalization in the economy. Direct contact can also be made: telephone +49 (0) 6131 16 5681 or email Daniela.Liersch(at)mwvlw.rlp.de.

Overall, the current discussion about the state representative and the existing structures such as the Startup Office show that Rhineland-Palatinate is well on the way to further developing its start-up scene and meeting the needs of founders. sueddeutsche.de reports on the political considerations that could further promote this development.