Network & Ecosystem

We provide you with the support and connections you need to succeed.

Expert Network

Get direct access to curated experts and mentors in business, IP, fundraising, legal, and technology — helping you learn faster, make better decisions, and get targeted support at every stage.

Our experts

Flagship and Community Events

Our annual flagship event positions our startups & ecosystem as a leading deep-tech hotspot. It brings together partners, startups, investors, universities, and international ecosystem partners — strengthening visibility and creating new gateways for collaboration.

Our community events connect peers, corporates, researchers, and investors through monthly gatherings. These open forums spark new ideas, foster collaboration, and keep the ecosystem closely connected.

International Events

We represent our ecosystem at major national and international events such as Tech Tour and Slush. This coordinated presence with our founders and partners expands reach, opens doors to new markets, and amplifies innovative strength.

Space & Labs

We provide access to co-working areas, event spaces, prototyping environments, and laboratory facilities across the UA Ruhr universities and ecosystem partners. All lab and prototyping spaces are free during programme participation and available independently beyond that.

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HERHOOD

As a network for female empowerment and entrepreneurship, HERHOOD is your platform to connect with other female founders, entrepreneurs, experts, mentors and allies.

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Contacts

Sarah Wurzer

Ecosystem

Sarah Wurzer

Aylin Hochhäuser

Startup & Community

Aylin Hochhäuser