About Us

The BRYCK Startup Alliance was created to unlock the Ruhr region’s full potential as a European deep tech powerhouse.

One of Germany’s largest foundations

Alliance of three leading universities

Network of leading companies and institutions

Innovation and startup center since 2022

Our Shareholders

As a joint initiative of an innovation and startup centre, leading universities, major industry players, and one of Germany’s largest foundations, we unite entrepreneurial drive, academic excellence, industrial strength, and long-term capital to deliver impact at speed.

RAG-Stiftung is backing the BRYCK Startup Alliance with financial means, creating long-term stability and paving the way for a new era of innovation.

University Alliance Ruhr unites Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen, contributing research excellence to the innovation ecosystem.

Initiativkreis Ruhr connects over 70 leading companies and institutions to build a thriving, sustainable, and future-ready Ruhr region.

BRYCK has supported over 100 startups from more than 20 countries since 2022, with 80% securing funding and 75% gaining new customers after completing BRYCK programs.

Our Cluster Initiators

Our cluster initiators provide the industrial perspective and the financial commitment that fuels our innovation clusters. By contributing their challenges and expertise, they help shape the technologies and solutions that will define tomorrow. Through our collaboration, they invest strategically in future growth fields and secure early access to innovation and talent.

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 partner network Our startups

Our Expertise

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 unites passionate people, multidisciplinary knowledge, and the energy to shape the future — led by experienced founders who know firsthand what it takes to build and scale companies.

Our experts Our team

Stories & Press

Explore the latest news, milestones, and stories shaping our ecosystem. Our press section offers press releases, media coverage, images, and insights into our work and impact, the Ruhr region’s startup scene, and pioneering deep-tech developments.

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