RWTH Innovation

Happy Holidays from RWTH Innovation | As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating an inspiring 2024 filled with progress, collaboration, and innovation. This year, we’ve seen remarkable achievements − from groundbreaking research to impactful ventures and dynamic partnerships. It’s all thanks to you, our vibrant community of #researchers, #inventors, #founders, #investors, #mentors, #students and #industrypartners. We’re grateful for the ideas you’ve shared, the challenges we’ve tackled together, and the collective drive to push boundaries. As we step into 2025, let’s continue to build on this momentum. From all of us at RWTH Innovation, we wish you a very Happy Holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Our social media team will be back on 6 January 2025. #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech RWTH Aachen University

Meet the winners of the #RWTHSpinoffAward 2024 | The second round of winners of the RWTH Spin-off Award 2024 have been announced at the #RWTHDemoDay of our #RWTHIncubationProgram: ▪ CruiseLaw ▪ Fenjax ▪ Greenlyte Carbon Technologies ▪ Vivalyx ▪ volatile. Congratulations on this milestone! You are truly outstanding examples of #InnovationWithImpact coming out of RWTH Aachen University! Learn more about the winners here: https://lnkd.in/gU8f2UBN #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech

Four teams have taken their #research to the next level with our #RWTHInnovationSprint | The funding mechanism helped them to #prototype their ideas and validate the commercial viability of their technologies. About a year ago, research teams from RWTH Aachen University and Uniklinik RWTH Aachen had the chance to convince our external jury of researchers, industry experts and entrepreneurs of the innovative power and potential of their startup ideas to create lasting impact on industry and society. Four of them succeeded and were selected for the fifth round of the RWTH Innovation Sprint: ▪ naion.tech ▪ Photom ▪ Pulse of Production ▪ SA-Dynamics The outstanding technologies developed by the selected teams range from nanofiltration membranes and spectral material identification to the efficient maintenance of tools in sheet metal forming processes and the sustainable production of insulation textiles. Over the past 12 months, the teams have received financial support to test their technologies and validate their startup ideas by building prototypes. Learn more about the groundbreaking technologies and the teams' progress here: https://lnkd.in/eGqdg99m #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech

Taking Germany to a new level as a center of innovation with the Gateway Factory | In June of this year, Gateway Factory was selected as one of 15 projects to make it to the first phase of the upcoming "Startup Factory" funding initiative by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. Following the announcement by Robert Habeck, RWTH Aachen University, the University of Cologne, and the Start2 Group are working closely together to develop the concept of the new innovation hub. As the name suggests, the Gateway Factory is designed to combine the attributes associated with a factory with the innovative power of our excellent research in the region. The goal is to support research-based start-ups in the critical pre-scale-up phase, focussing on four industry verticals: Personal Health, Sustainable Infrastructure Mobility, Future Computing Engineering, and Future Regulatory Demands. We are delighted to be part of this new hub and help university spin-offs take the next step in scaling their business and creating #InnovationWithImpact! To stay up-to-date, make sure to follow Gateway Factory and learn how to get involved here: https://lnkd.in/eB3M3Ffz #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech Gateway Exzellenz Start-up Center der Universität zu Köln

Apply now to be part of the #SpringBatch2025 of our #RWTHIncubationProgram | Are you ready to turn your idea into a successful startup? Our 3-month acceleration program offers: ▪ Personalized coaching by experienced startup coaches ▪ Mentorship from industry leaders and investors ▪ Bi-weekly workshops on important topics, such as legal basics, B2B sales, fundraising, and more ▪ Introduction to a vibrant community of alumni like cylib, IonKraft, and Voltfang ▪ Access to our investor network to prepare for your next funding cycle As part of our Incubation Program, you enjoy the flexibility of virtual sessions combined with in-person meet-ups for maximum impact. Don’t miss the chance to accelerate your growth! Apply now and secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eBFyFv4z More information about the program can be found on #collæb: https://lnkd.in/eMWEQ3ij #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech RWTH Aachen University

#RWTHstartup RIIICO receives Siemens Inventor of the Year Award | The Aachen-born start-up with roots in RWTH Aachen University took home Siemens‘ prestigious Inventors of the Year Award in the category "Open Innovation" for its breakthrough #AI technology. The award presented by Siemens CTO Peter Koerte honors RIIICO’s unique solution for transforming #3D factory scans into engineering-friendly 3D models. “Being the first start-up ever to receive this award is a tremendous honor to our entire team that has been working really hard on this technology for more than 4 years,” said Jan Büchsenschütz, co-founder and COO of RIIICO who accepted the award on behalf of the team on Wednesday evening. And throughout those years of technology development, RWTH's long-standing partner Siemens has been a strong ally of the young start-up. The team's #SuccessStory began in Aachen in 2021, when Jan Büchsenschütz, Felix Fink and Patrick Mertens decided to turn their idea of visual factory twins based on 3D scanning and AI into reality and founded their own start-up RIIICO. As part of our Siemens Research and Innovation Ecosystem Aachen Arc, the three former students at RWTH Aachen University pitched their technology to the university's strategic partner Siemens. Since then, the founders and industry experts have been working together closely across different factories in many use-cases. The Inventors of the Year Award marks the latest milestone in the close collaboration between RIIICO and Siemens, highlighting the importance of cooperation between research, start-ups and industry. Congratulations to the entire team on this remarkable achievement! #SiemensRIEAachenArc #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech

Researchers, students and start-ups kick-off the brand-new #RWTHExpertHub #NeuroSys | Last week, we celebrated the launch of our new Expert Hub focusing on innovation in the field of #neuromorphic #computing and #AI #hardware. Our sixth Expert Hub aims to nourish interdisciplinary exchange between students, researchers interested in entrepreneurship, as well as start-ups, well-established companies and further relevant stakeholders in the field. The event was opened by Prof. Peter Letmathe, who welcomed the guests and encouraged the diverse audience to use the opportunity to talk to experts, ask questions, and discuss possible solutions. In the first keynote of the day, Prof. Max Lemme (ELD, RWTH Aachen University) took the participants on a deep dive into the origins of the Expert Hub in the NeuroSys Cluster and the impact of the Cluster4Future on the Aachen region. Dr. Dr. Michael Riesener, Dr. Roberta Caterino and Dr. Tobias Recker then continued with a brief overview of how RWTH Innovation facilitates #EntrepreneurialTransfer at RWTH Aachen University, before elaborating on the structure and function of the new Expert Hub NeuroSys. Next, Dr. Mareike Smolka and Dr. Frieder Bögner (Human Technology Center) held an interactive session on socio-ethical perspectives on neuromorphic computing research and technology development, asking thought-provoking questions and sharing their insights on this highly debated topic. In the second part of the event, Jasmin Quill and Lennart Stoepel (Chair of Management Accounting) walked the audience through value chains of the semiconductor industry and their implications for neuromorphic hardware. A different perspective was added by Dr. Ansgar Schleicher (TVF | TechVision Fonds), who looked at challenges and opportunities of AI hardware through an investor's eyes. Last but not least, PD Dr. Felix Gremse (Gremse-IT) invited the participants to explore f(o)unding opportunities for SMEs, specifically focusing on IT businesses. The program was wrapped up by a panel discussion with Dr. Sebastian Dreßen (Siemens), Dr. Joseph Pankert (Pankert Consultants) and Dr. Florian Merget (aiXscale Photonics GmbH), who answered questions by Dr. Sabine Kaiser on the role of startups in the transfer of AI-based solutions. After the program, the speakers and participants stayed for an insightful networking session, exhibitions by Stadt Aachen, AGIT MBH and KI.NRW as well as poster presentations by AiML Technology, Rewafe, Stadt Aachen Wirtschaftsförderung, EDIH Rheinland, Forschungszentrum Jülich, the Neuroelectronic Interfaces Research Group, the Chair of Integrated Digital Systems and Circuit Design and the Institute for Materials in Electrical Engineering 1. Thank you to all speakers, presenters, exhibitors, and participants for joining us in fostering and collaborating on #InnovationWithImpact in neuromorphic computing and AI hardware! #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech

The #NovemberBatch2024 has kicked off their start-up journey in our #RWTHIdeationProgram | Last week, our new batch of 6 vibrant teams took the first step of our 3-month coaching program. Under the guidance of our start-up coaches, they will shape their start-up ideas, fine-tune their business models and pitch decks, and get access to a rich array of additional start-up support and exclusive events. Stay tuned to follow their progress leading to the final pitches in February and find inspiration in their journey and growth! You have a start-up idea? Join one of our future batches! Discover our Ideation Program on #collӕb: https://lnkd.in/eDJXQHzE Jana Kaus | Marco Winter | Dan Ram | Miroslava Saager | Nils Spira | Tobias Recker | Christina Mertsch #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech RWTH Aachen University | Collective Incubator

RWTH Wishing Tree 2024: Let's give some joy and fulfil wishes together | Once again this holiday season, we support the RWTH Wishing Tree initiative by the TIME Research Area in order to bring joy to disadvantaged children, teenagers and young adults in #Aachen. With your support, we can make many heartfelt wishes come true! How it works: 1️⃣ Register by 7 December: Choose a wish and register. 2️⃣ Send by 10 December: Send the gift so that it arrives on time. 3️⃣ Handover on 18 December: We will present the gifts to the children. You can find all the details on how to take part here: https://chrst.ms/ Please share this campaign so that as many wishes as possible can be fulfilled! Let's work together to make their eyes light up and bring some joy! Many thanks in advance! #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech RWTH Aachen University

Wrapping up an incredible #FallBatch2024 of our #RWTHIncubationProgram | We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our start-ups during this exciting 3-month journey. During our #RWTHDemoDay, the teams stepped in front of the camera for a professional video shoot to showcase their innovative ideas and hard work. These videos will soon be shared with our extensive network of investors and partners to provide you with exclusive access to the exceptional talent from this batch. A massive thank you goes out to our amazing partners, who made this program possible with their guidance, support, and commitment. Our program would not be possible without you, and your contributions have been invaluable in shaping this cohort’s success! Congratulations to all our fantastic teams: DeepEn, ecoro, FORMeat, helpwave, MindPort GmbH, naion.tech, QuSine, #Rewafe, #Userflix, volatile., xiliox, and ZESTUM. The progress you’ve made since our Kick-off Day has been truly impressive, and we’re excited to see what you’ll accomplish next! If this inspires you to take your deep-tech start-up to the next level, applications for our #SpringBatch2025 are now open! Learn more and apply by 22 January 2025: https://lnkd.in/eBFyFv4z #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech RWTH Aachen University Photos: Martin Braun