BRYCK Startup Alliance

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!