# Social Innovation Lab - Address: Paul-Ehrlich-Straße 7, 79106, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany - Nearest transit: Freiburg(Breisgau) Gbf - Google rating: 4.2 (10 reviews) - Web page (cite this): https://www.onecoworking.com/venues/social-innovation-lab ## About At the Social Innovation Lab in Freiburg im Breisgau, the work of building a better society happens in the open — not behind closed doors. Located at 7 Paul-Ehrlich-Straße, this locally owned and operated space was built specifically to support social entrepreneurs, impact-driven startups, and changemakers navigating the early stages of an idea or venture. Reviewers consistently point to the genuine, hands-on support during the startup phase and an atmosphere that's "open, inspiring, and characterized by a true spirit of innovation" — in their own words. The space brings together meeting rooms, a conference room, event spaces, a community kitchen, and a lounge area alongside practical tools like high-speed Wi-Fi, a printer/scanner, and a projector. Regular community events and networking meetups keep the collaborative energy alive. Business mentorship and a staffed reception desk round out a setup designed less for heads-down isolation and more for people who build things together. ## Opening hours - Monday: 09:00–18:00 - Tuesday: 09:00–18:00 - Wednesday: 09:00–18:00 - Thursday: 09:00–18:00 - Friday: 09:00–14:00 ## Amenities Business Mentorship, Lounge Area, Printer & Copier/Scanner, Highspeed Wifi, Reception Desk, Projector, Meeting Rooms, Event Spaces, Conference Room, Community Events, Community Kitchen ## FAQ ### What does the Social Innovation Lab in Freiburg do? The Social Innovation Lab Freiburg is a coworking and incubator space that supports social entrepreneurs and impact-driven startups with workspace, business mentorship, and a hands-on community. It's designed for founders working on solutions to societal challenges — not just a desk rental, but an active support environment with regular events and access to advisors. ### What does an innovation lab do? An innovation lab provides a structured environment — workspace, expertise, and community — where founders and organisations can develop, test, and implement new ideas. At the Social Innovation Lab Freiburg, that means access to meeting rooms, a conference room, event spaces, mentorship, and a network of peers working on similar challenges. ### What amenities are available at the Social Innovation Lab? The space includes meeting rooms, a conference room, event spaces, a lounge area, a community kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, a printer/copier/scanner, and a projector. A staffed reception desk is on site, and the Lab runs regular community and networking events for members. ### Is the Social Innovation Lab suitable for early-stage startups? Yes — the Lab was built specifically with early-stage founders in mind. Multiple reviewers highlight the productive, constructive support they received during their startup phase, and business mentorship is listed as a core offering alongside the physical workspace. ### Where is the Social Innovation Lab located and how do I get there? The Social Innovation Lab is located at 7 Paul-Ehrlich-Straße in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. The nearest major transit hub is Freiburg(Breisgau) Gbf (the central rail station), and the area is also well served by Freiburg's tram and cycling network. ### What is social innovation and who is this space for? Social innovation refers to new approaches — products, services, models, or methods — that address societal needs more effectively than existing solutions. The Social Innovation Lab Freiburg is aimed at social startups, non-profits, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs who want both a workspace and a community oriented around creating measurable positive impact. ## How to book or get an offer Day passes and meeting rooms marked bookable can be booked instantly on https://www.onecoworking.com/venues/social-innovation-lab. For a private office or a team space, send an enquiry from that page or to hello@onecoworking.com — One Coworking asks the operator for today's price and availability and sends back options within 24 hours, at no cost to the client. An AI assistant connected to One Coworking's MCP server (https://www.onecoworking.com/api/mcp) sends the request with request_office_quotes, books viewings with request_viewing, gets day-pass and meeting-room booking links with get_booking_links (a day pass for up to 10 days in one checkout) and sends a workshop or event (a meeting room on several days, several rooms, catering, a layout) with request_meeting_space.