Sebastian Hinderer

Dr. Sebastian Hinderer is a Researcher in the Department of Entrepreneurship at the University of Hohenheim, where he has been actively contributing since 2020. He is also a startup facilitator responsible for the Start-up BW Accelerator FoodBrycke, a Baden-Württemberg-funded initiative supporting innovative food startups. His work integrates research and practical entrepreneurship support within the bioeconomy sector.

Research Interests: Dr. Hinderer's research centers on sustainability-oriented startups and their role in enabling broader sustainability transformations. His expertise lies in sustainable entrepreneurship, particularly within the bioeconomy, food value chains, and green innovation ecosystems. He investigates how entrepreneurial ventures can drive systemic change toward environmental sustainability and circular economic models.

Publication Trends: His recent publications (2019–2024) in high-impact journals such as Business Strategy and the Environment and Sustainability reveal a consistent focus on sustainable business models, bioeconomy transitions, degrowth attitudes, and crisis resilience in startups. These works emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining entrepreneurship, environmental science, and innovation policy.

Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are listed, his research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and contributes significantly to academic discourse on sustainable innovation. His collaborative work with Prof. Kuckertz and others underscores strong research networking.

Advising and Grants: Dr. Hinderer has contributed to EU-funded projects like Erasmus+ FOEBE and state-funded programs such as the Academic Seed Accelerator Program (ASAP) and Start-up BW. These initiatives support early-stage entrepreneurs in idea validation and scaling. He also supervises thesis projects, though specific advisees are not named.

Labs and Teams: He is embedded in the Entrepreneurship Research Group at the University of Hohenheim, actively participating in research, teaching, and technology transfer activities. The group fosters academic entrepreneurship and supports startup creation through programs like InnoGreenhouse and FoodBrycke.