RWTH Expert Hubs complement our coaching programs by offering topic-specific platforms for startups and startup enthusiasts to network, develop, and grow. Founders have access to the entire RWTH Aachen network, allowing them to connect with scientific experts from RWTH as well as other startups and founders to discuss specific challenges. They also gain access to the university's resources and infrastructure necessary for developing prototypes or validating their technology (e.g., labs, testing facilities, offices). Additionally, they can participate in regular events focusing on industry-specific topics or everyday challenges faced by startups, helping to expand their network and discuss current trends.

We operate a total of 6 Expert Hubs (Digitized Hardware, Resources, Life Science, Circular Economy, NeuroSys and Digital Startups). Each Expert Hub comprises several subordinate "Bases" (e.g., Information & Communication Technologies, 21st Century Production, Future of Mobility & Urban Life, Advanced & Sustainable Textiles) and is co-supported by one of our RWTH institutes. The RWTH Expert Hub Topic Map below helps identify which Hub and which Base can provide the best support.

Expert Hubs Topic Map

Expert Hubs   Digitized Hardware   Resources   Life Science   Circular Economy   NeuroSys   Digital Startups
           
           
Expert Bases   Information &
Communication Technologies
Prof. Rainer Leupers (ICE)
  Energy
Prof. Dirk Uwe Sauer (ISEA)
  Medical Devices &
Diagnostics
Prof. Ulrich Steinseifer (UKA)
  Material Recovery & Recycling
Prof. Kathrin Greiff (ANTS)
 
Neuromorphic Materials &
Elements
Prof. Max Lemme (ELD) &
Prof. Jeremy Witzens (IPH)
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      (Bio-)Pharma & Drug
Delivery
Prof. Rene Tolba (UKA)
     
  21st Century
Production
Prof. Johannes Schleifenbaum (DAP)
  Raw Materials
Prof. Elisabeth Clausen (AMT)
     
Circuit & System Design
Prof. Tobias Gemmeke (IDS)
 
      Digital Health
Technologies
Prof. Michael Czaplik (UKA)
  Sustainable Product Design
Prof. Peter Urban (ika)
   
           
  Future of Mobility &
Urban Life
Prof. Lutz Eckstein (ika)
Prof. Frank Lohrberg (BLE)
  Chemicals
Prof. Matthias Wessling (AVT)
  Tools, Services &
Solutions
Prof. Rene Tolba (UKA)
   
Machine Learning &
Neural Networks
Prof. Anke Schmeink (INDA)
 
           
        Sustainable Business Model Development
Prof. Peter Letmathe (Contr.)
   
  Advanced & Sustainable Textiles
Prof. Thomas Gries (ITA)
  Design & Construction
Prof. Kai-Uwe Schröder (SLA)
 
Bio(Tech)
Prof. Ulrich Schwaneberg (ABBt)
   
Social & Ethical Analysis
Prof. Saskia Nagel &
Prof. Stefan Böschen
(HumTec)
 
           
           

Contact

Dr. rer. nat. Tobias Recker
Entrepreneurship Manager
+49 241 80 92809