You don’t have a clear idea (yet) but are interested in starting a business? You're looking to meet like-minded people & want to get to know the start-up world? We offer different events to meet other entrepreneurs. In addition, you have the chance to make new contacts & gain inspiration for your start-up idea on collӕb.

Ready to take the next step? We are there to help you with your first steps, shape your value proposition and show you where to secure initial funding. If you have an idea and a team that works with you, then find out how you can join our 3-month Ideation Program here.

Mature teams with an initial pre-seed investment (e.g., EXIST) can join our flexible 4-month Incubation Program. This program will help you to build your prototype, bring your product to market & secure additional early investment – setting you up to become our next unicorn.

You want to advance your idea or start-up in subject-specific labs or workshops and exchange ideas with experts? Our four Expert Hubs offer you topic-specific platforms for networking and development. In addition to a wide range of networking opportunities, founders and future entrepreneurs benefit from expert support and access to the relevant infrastructure through a direct link to RWTH.