Level up

your career

Explore the innovative power of the Nuremberg metropolitan region – as a game!

InnoHikes is the jump’n’run game where you discover and collect regional employers, universities, and research institutions, becoming a game-changer for the region yourself. Boost the flow of innovation and shape the future level by level. Ready?

Partners

That's how your InnoHikes works

As Robi, you navigate the Nuremberg metropolitan region. You overcome obstacles, circumvent and defeat outdated technologies, and ensure a smooth flow of innovation by unlocking the region’s innovation drivers – who are also your potential employers!

Strengthen innovation

Earn points by completing levels as quickly as possible and unlock further abilities by learning about employers in your region. They are the key to your progress and that of the entire region.

Highscores

Every level, every discovery, and every completed challenge earns you points.
Boost your ranking, compare your discoveries with your friends, and secure your place at the top of the InnoHikes leaderboard!

Career portal

Your action-packed run takes you past real employers in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. Discover who’s behind the innovations: from HealthTech to construction, from energy to research. Unlock them and learn directly about real opportunities in this innovation region.
The more you play, the more employers you’ll collect.

Skill tree

The more you learn about employers in your region, the more skills you can unlock. Use your knowledge and skills to save the region even faster!

Events &
News

Makeathon

November 25th to 27th, 2025

The Makeathon is a 3-day hackathon for motivated students and young professionals.

DENK.summit

24th June 2026

Experience the DENKsummit in Weiherhammer and discover the career opportunities the region offers and how the future is being created! Meet regional companies, founders and innovators, explore exciting trends and get inspiration for your studies and career.

Nuremberg Digital Festival

1st July 2026

How does an idea become a real gaming experience?
At the community event hosted by the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region and the development agency KUBE, you’ll gain exclusive insights into the creation of the career game InnoHikes | Next Level.

InnoHikes is growing.
Together with you.

Innovation happens when people come together – developers, designers, employers, and players.
InnoHikes isn’t a finished product, but a growing universe.
We’ve laid the foundation: gameplay, design, architecture. Now we invite you to help shape it.

InnoHikes is growing.
Together with you.

Innovation happens when people come together – developers, designers, employers, and players.
InnoHikes isn’t a finished product, but a growing universe.
We’ve laid the foundation: gameplay, design, architecture. Now we invite you to help shape it.

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