About Us
The BRYCK Startup Alliance was created to unlock the Ruhr region’s full potential as a European deep-tech powerhouse. As a joint initiative of leading universities, major industry players, and one of Germany’s largest foundations, we combine research excellence, industrial capacity, and long-term capital in a structure designed to act entrepreneurially and deliver impact at speed.
Our Shareholders
BRYCK: Since 2022, the innovation and startup center has supported 100+ startups from over 20 countries, with 80% securing funding and 75% gaining new customers after graduating from BRYCK programs.
RAG-Stiftung: One of Germany’s largest foundations, RAG-Stiftung is backing the BRYCK Startup Alliance with up to €10 million in privately managed funding, paving the way for a new era of innovation.
University Alliance Ruhr: Home to 110,000 students and 14,000 researchers, Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen form the epicentre of Germany’s academic excellence.
Initiativkreis Ruhr: Bringing together over 70 leading companies and institutions, this regional business alliance is designed to build a thriving, sustainable, and future-ready Ruhr region.
Our Cluster Initiators
Our cluster initiators provide the industrial perspective that fuels our innovation clusters. By contributing their challenges, expertise, and markets, they help shape the technologies and solutions that will define tomorrow.
Our Ecosystem
Our strong partner network includes a diverse range of leading regional and international companies, research organisations, innovation hubs, startups, united by a shared mission: to accelerate technology transfer and real-world impact.
Our startups bring deep-tech innovation to life — from advanced digital solutions to emerging technologies with the potential to transform key sectors. As part of our ecosystem, they gain access to the partners and resources needed to grow.
Our Experts
Our experts bring together experience from research, industry, and entrepreneurship to guide founders on their journey. They provide the insights, mentorship, and practical know-how needed to navigate complex deep-tech challenges.
Our Team
Our team brings together passionate people, multidisciplinary expertise, and the energy to shape the future — led by experienced founders who know firsthand what it takes to build and scale companies.
Our Shareholders
Since 2022, the innovation and startup center has supported 100+ startups from over 20 countries, with 80% securing funding and 75% gaining new customers after graduating from BRYCK programs.
One of Germany’s largest foundations, RAG-Stiftung is backing the BRYCK Startup Alliance with up to €10 million in privately managed funding, paving the way for a new era of innovation.
Home to 110,000 students and 14,000 researchers, Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen form the epicenter of Germany’s academic excellence.
Bringing together over 70 leading companies and institutions, this regional business alliance is designed to build a thriving, sustainable, and future-ready Ruhr region.
Our Cluster Initiators
Our cluster initiators provide the industrial perspective that fuels our innovation clusters. By contributing their challenges, expertise, and markets, they help shape the technologies and solutions that will define tomorrow.