Our strength lies in collaboration. Gateway Factory is built upon a powerful alliance of universities, accelerators and partners:
• RWTH Aachen University – Engineering excellence and industrial network • University of Cologne – Research powerhouse and entrepreneurship hub • Gateway Hochschulen Köln – Applied sciences expertise and practical innovation pathways. • HHU Düsseldorf – Bridging life sciences and innovation • Start2 Group – International accelerator expertise and founder training
Together, we are shaping the next generation of scalable science-driven startups.
Our Partners and enablers
From global innovation leaders to regional ecosystem builders — our partners help DeepTech startups scale smarter and faster. They contribute expertise, infrastructure, mentorship, and opportunities for real collaboration.
Partners
Enablers
Also a huge thank you to all the other supporters
Dr. Karl Hans Arnold • KinTower Ventures GmbH • Marcus Stahl • Josef Rentmeister • Prof. Rosenkranz • Gräfin Carola von Schmettow