HIGH-TECH.NRW Accelerator 2025

About

Join HIGH-TECH.NRW Accelerator and receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to a broad partner network to help your deep-tech startup grow.

Benefits

• 🤝Mentorship & Expert Introductions
  Introductions to experienced mentors, coaches, investors, and industry experts
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Networking opportunities with industry partners, technology and finance experts
• 🎓Training & Workshops
  Thematic workshops, trainings, and learning modules
• 🛠️ Feedback & Review Meetings
  Regular online review meetings for feedback
• 🤝Peer Exchange
  Peer-to-peer exchange with other startups
• 🎤Demo Day Pitch
  Pitch at Demo Day in front of expert audience
• 🤝Alumni Network Access
  Access to HIGH-TECH.NRW Alumni Network
• 💰Prize Money
  Prize money of EUR 20,000 for top three startups

Eligibility Criteria

• Founder of a hardware-based startup in the high-tech and deep-tech sector
• Based in NRW or willing to relocate
• Looking to scale internationally
• Active in the fields of new materials, nanotechnology, microsystems, optical technologies, quantum technology, manufacturing and process engineering, energy and environmental technology, medical technology and healthcare

Target Sector

High-tech and deep-tech sectors

Target Location

Global