Since 2018, the Gutenberg Digital Hub has stood for innovation and digitalization in Mainz and the networking of business, science, and public institutions. Founders and young companies in particular find a point of contact and like-minded people here. The hub also appeals to existing companies and invites them to network, exchange ideas, and build digital skills. Cooperation between the administration and GDH is already close, especially in various projects and events with the Department of Economic Development. These collaborations are to be further expanded. The GDH also offers space for events and rooms for workshops and meetings. These are also to be used by the administration in the future.

The LeAn® tool, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, is a tool for local authorities to design vibrant city centers and downtown areas. 

It is a digital platform for forward-looking vacancy and settlement management that brings all user groups together at a "digital" table under the leadership of the municipality. 

The data protection-compliant web application makes it easier for municipalities to manage their existing space, provides an up-to-date overview of property occupancy and (impending) vacancies, contains a dashboard with comprehensive relevant data on the property's surroundings and usability, and records settlement requests for city-specific settlement management. 

As an ecosystem for inner-city stakeholders, LeAn® enables local authorities to respond quickly and match properties and reuse concepts precisely for sustainable neighborhood enhancement. Providers benefit from an attractive environment and simplified location search, while property owners and the brokerage industry receive professional property exposés and the opportunity to actively shape the city center in a data-driven manner in collaboration with the municipality. In the long term, there are plans to expand the platform to include commercial and industrial areas and to use LeAn in city districts.

Created as part of the project "City Labs for Germany: Vacancies and Settlement" funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, LeAn® provides the basis for a dialogue between all inner-city stakeholders on an equal footing and the foundation for standardized processes that enable forward-looking design. 

The program took place for the first time in 2020: Mainz challengers (companies, institutions) formulate a challenge that can be solved with digital support, e.g., "How can we create a chatbot that helps our customers? How can waste be avoided at hotel buffets?" These challenges are solved by teams, the PunchOut.Tech participants (potential founders, young talents, students, employees of Mainz-based companies, etc.) under the guidance of experts. Startup techniques learned within the program are applied in the process.

The WOMEN AND TECH Conference was initiated jointly by the Economic Development Agency and Gutenberg Digital Hub. The event took place for the first time on June 17, 2021, and has established itself as a recurring format. The aim is to create a format that gives women more visibility in the IT and tech industry and encourages women to pursue careers in tech. The proportion of women in the tech industry remains low, both in established companies and in the start-up scene. The Economic Development Agency is planning to expand the Women in Tech program to counteract this and develop Mainz into an attractive location for women in tech professions.