A Gründerzentrum helps offset the challenges faced by young companies. Our pricing structure is therefore transparent and straightforward. It’s not cheap, but it’s very affordable—especially if you need meeting rooms and other services.
As of November 2012, our prices (net, plus applicable value-added tax) are as follows:
- Office space: EUR 7.00 per m² per month, plus utilities, at a fixed rate for the respective year (currently EUR 3.50 to EUR 4.65). No apportionment of common areas.
- Laboratory space: EUR 15.00 per m² per month, plus utilities based on actual usage (advance payment of EUR 10.45); no charges for common areas.
- Flat-rate service fee of at least EUR 155 per month for up to 3 rooms; an additional EUR 25 per room. This includes use of meeting rooms, kitchenettes, the reception area, a telephone system, internet, large copiers—and all consulting services.
Other services (seminar room, conference room, projector, etc.) are priced according to the price list, which is clearly laid out on the website and available for download.
Our prices are not based on a company’s size, age, or financial need.
Why do we do it this way?
Our mission is to help young companies overcome disadvantages, not to subsidize them. Nevertheless, it is, of course, extremely beneficial not to have to rent a meeting room, not to mention having access to a kitchen, copiers, and in-house consulting.
TFU serves a dual purpose: on the one hand, we are your landlord; on the other hand, we aim to provide you with sound advice on all matters related to business success.
This largely explains our pricing policy: all prices are unambiguous, clear, and transparent —and non-negotiable. If that weren’t the case, we’d have a potential problem: the necessary foundation for consultation would be virtually nonexistent, because who would turn to their landlord with confidence?
Now, it’s not as if all of our prices are accepted without question, but we believe that—just as you do—a price that has been honestly calculated must and can be defended.
Why aren’t we negotiating?
Young entrepreneurs, whether women or men, who are just starting out often feel they aren’t very good at negotiating yet—but they assume that larger, more established companies do exactly that and that we’re just hiding it. We’re not. To counter any potential mistrust in our relationship, there really is only one price.
Larger and older companies aren’t always thrilled about this, because that’s exactly what they’re used to: negotiations. But in the end, everyone understands the reasons.
Our proposal is therefore as follows: all comparable spaces should cost the same for everyone, in line with the standard rates in the region. Start-up companies must factor rent into their calculations from the very beginning; otherwise, their pricing will be inaccurate.
If you want to—or need to—save money, you can start small with us and then expand. You can get started with as little as 20 m³.
And to start things off:
For anyone who wants to test the waters with their idea, we have something special to offer: a startup office for 3 months at 125.00 EUR per month, all-inclusive. Apply if you’re interested!
