Gateway Factory | DeepTech Champions made in Europe

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.

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.

Neue Laborflächen für Start-ups: Gateway Factory eröffnet Shared Lab for Life Sciences in Köln

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The new MOONITOR is Here: The Rhineland Startup Report

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Startupland 2025: Making innovation visible in Rhineland

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→ Explore all Insights‍

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