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We’re the growth engine that takes European DeepTech Champions to international Market readiness.

 Future Computing and Engineering • Sustainable Infrastructures • Future Health and Life Sciences • Future Regulatory Demands •

Our Mission

The Gateway Factory empowers founders to turn DeepTech breakthroughs into market-ready solutions. We connect Europe’s brightest scientific minds with the right mentors, investors, and infrastructures to turn ideas into impactful companies – made in the Rhineland, built for the world.

Ecosystem

The Gateway Factory is a joint initiative of RWTH Aachen, Gateway Hochschulen of Cologne, HHU Düsseldorf and Start2, with support from leading industry partners. Together, we build the bridge between science and industry.
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Programs and Services

From First Steps to Global Scale

The Gateway Factory formats and programs along the startup growth. From Incubation to Pre-Seed: PULSE workshops, Startup Board. From Pre-Seed over Seed to Series A: Ready2Scale, Startup Board, and Startup Services. From Series A to Seriers B/C/D and ongoing: Startup Services of the Gateway Factory.

Whether you’re taking your first leap from the lab or preparing to scale internationally, our programs and services support you at every stage of your journey.

‍Ready to Scale: The 12-month scaleup-program for DeepTech startups ready to grow.
‍Pulse Workshops: Monthly sessions packed with hands-on expertise.
Startup Board: In the Startup Board, we discuss your individual challenges.
Startup Services: With our Startup Services, we bring in partners to get jobs done.
‍Infrastructure: Collaborative spaces for Life Sciences startups in Cologne or for Production teams in Aachen.

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The Power of Verticals

Innovation that Matters

We focus where innovation creates true impact — across four verticals that define the future:

Sustainable Infrastructures

Future Regulatory Demands

Future Health & Life Sciences

Future Computing & Engineering

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Latest from the Factory

News, Insights & Reports

Stay ahead of the curve. From startup success stories and program highlights to ecosystem insights and expert perspectives. Discover what's happening at the intersection of science, innovation and scale.

The new MOONITOR is Here: The Rhineland Startup Report

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Stay connected with us! Our Gateway Factory newsletter LaunchPad with the latest stories, insights and opportunities from the European DeepTech ecosystem. Subscribe now and become part of the crew, so you never miss the next breakthrough in European DeepTech.
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Background

Gateway Factory is part of the nationwide Startup Factories initiative since October 2025, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

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Verticals

Sustainable Infrastructures
Future Regulatory Demands
Future Health & Life Sciences
Future Computing & Engineering
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