The BRYCK Startup Alliance unites research, industry & growth with one vision:
Building one of Germanys Startup Factories with a focus on B2B Tech in Germany’s industrial heart: the Ruhr Region
 
We unite and leverage the region’s two greatest strengths:
1) Germany’s densest university landscape, generating a strong pipeline of cutting-edge innovation
2) an unmatched density of industrial firms, driving market access and growth opportunities
 
The BRYCK Startup Alliance Partners:  

▪️ Ruhr-Universitität Bochum, TU Dortmund & Universität Duisburg-Essen (University Alliance Ruhr): with 110.000 students and 14.000 researchers, the Ruhr area boasts Germany's densest university landscape - providing an unmatched pipeline of cutting-edge innovation.

▪️ Initiativkreis Ruhr: 70 leading corporates, hidden champions & institutions - creating direct access to industry leaders & decision makers

▪️ RAG-Stiftung: one of Germany’s largest private foundations with €18 billion in assets (2024), the RAG-Stiftung providing sustainable financial support

▪️ BRYCK: Excellence in Startup Acceleration (80% funding & 75% client success rate after 6 months) & top-tier mentors and industry experts.
 
Together we combine entrepreneurial expertise, cutting-edge research, financial strength & a unique network of leading industrial companies.
 
You want to become part of the BRYCK Startup Alliance? Join us & support our mission!

BRYCK Startup Alliance

Philippa Köhnk

This department manages and oversees various initiatives aimed at supporting and scaling startup ventures.

Startup Programs

This department manages and oversees all communication strategies and activities within the organization.

Communications Department

This department is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of the organization.

Executive Leadership

This department focuses on research and development related to water technologies and chemical processes.

BRYCK Startup Alliance

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