ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress

The #neuland x atec aftermovie is here! 🤩 This time last week, we opened our doors to you at DAS LIEBIG to kick off the biggest event in the Aachen startup ecosystem. 🚀 Fast forward 7 days and we're still overwhelmed by the energy, enthusiasm and drive of everyone involved to #DareNowForTomorrow! ⚡ The 2-day event not only provided a vivid glimpse into what's possible when we bring students, startups, sports and industry together. Let's build on this unique ecosystem to shape our future! 🌍 We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our speakers for sharing your invaluable insights into your work, life and everything in between: Bill Anderson, Oliver Bierhoff, Ina Brandes, Lionel Souque, Britta Heidemann, Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte, Sven Mulder, Markus Krebber, Dr. Cornelius Boersch, Felicia Mutterer, Jonas Boldt, Franz Koch, Bernd Reichart, Jochen Faerber, Fernando Carro de Prada, Katherina Reiche, Dr. Dirk Stenkamp, Sibylle Keupen, Stefanie Peters, Michael Mronz, Malte Brettel, and so many more! 💡 What was favorite moment at #neuland x atec? Tell us in the comments below! 👇 RWTH Aachen University | CHIO Aachen | RWTH Innovation | Collective Incubator | Dan Ram | Tilo Turian #ESCNRW #neulandxatec #Technology #Transfer #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #ATEC24 #CHIO #RWTHAachen

And Day 2 of #neuland x atec is in the books 🙌 From keynotes by sports legends and industry leaders, to fireside chats with investment experts, to pitches by startup pioneers, and award-winning founders – Day 2 had it all! But take a look for yourselves with our Day 2 recap. And don’t worry – you’ll get the official aftermovie sooner than you think! RWTH Aachen University | #neuland | CHIO Aachen

What an incredible first day at #neuland x atec 🤩🙌 We’re still shaking with excitement from Day 1 of the biggest startup event in Aachen. Thank you to all our amazing speakers, corporate partners and investors, our exhibiting startups and student initiatives, and of course everyone else who made the first day a great success for the Aachen startup ecosystem and beyond! But guess what – we’re only half way in! Get ready for an exciting mix of technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and sports topics on an action-packed Day 2 at #neuland x atec! 💥 We’re looking forward to: ◦ Keynotes by Oliver Bierhoff (Chairman at FINVIA Sports), Sven Mulder (Managing Director Germany of SAP), and Dr. Markus Krebber (CEO of RWE) ◦ Award Ceremonies for the DEUTZ AG Greenfield Awards, the International Sports Impact Award and the #RWTHSpinoffAward ◦ An international Startup Pitchbattle for prizes worth more than €800k ◦ Insightful panel discussions and and engaging fireside chats ◦ Lots of networking opportunities and more See you on site today! 🚀 #ESCNRW #neulandxatec #EarlyStageFinancing #Technology #Transfer #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #ShapeTheFuture #FutureEnergy #Sustainability #Mobility #AI #Digitalisation #ATEC24 #CHIO #RWTHAachen RWTH Aachen University | CHIO Aachen | RWTH Innovation | Collective Incubator | Tilo Turian

🚀 Exciting Agenda Announcement for #neuland x atec! 🚀 We are thrilled to present an engaging session as part of our upcoming event: 🎤 Sven²: Early-Stage Financing in Germany - ‘There isn’t too little money in the seed-stage, but too much!’ Join us for a thought-provoking discussion between two industry leaders: Sven Schmidt, Managing Partner of Machineseeker Group (Machineseeker, TruckScout24 & Werktuigen) and Co-Host of the DS Insider Podcast and Sven Greulich, Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 🗣️ Title: "The State of Early-Stage Financing in Germany – ‘There isn’t too little money in the seed-stage, but too much,' says Sven Schmidt in a debate with Sven Greulich." When: Wednesday, 3 July, from 10:30 - 11:00 AM Where: Stage Room Au After the session, enjoy a Coffee Break in the same room, where you can continue the conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. Note: The main stage will feature a panel on the equine industry at the same time. Stay tuned for more updates from us! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from two experts on a critical topic in early-stage financing. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🌟 Free tickets for students are available here: https://lnkd.in/ek2suuSz #ESCNRW #neulandxatec #EarlyStageFinancing #Technology #Transfer #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #ShapeTheFuture #FutureEnergy #Sustainability #Mobility #AI #Digitalisation #ATEC24 #CHIO #RWTHAachen RWTH Aachen University | CHIO Aachen | RWTH Innovation | Collective Incubator

At the upcoming ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress on 🗓 July 2 and 3 in 📍 DAS LIEBIG (Liebigstraße 19, Aachen) we explore the potential of artificial intelligence, shape future mobility, and investigate the promise of renewable energy. 🌍 With an exciting stage program, a startup expo, and an opportunity to witness a brilliant pitch battle, this event is set to be a prime venue for networking and collaboration. Industry leaders, venture capitalists, and emerging entrepreneurs will converge to exchange ideas and explore future possibilities in business and technology. Included: Speakers such as Dirk Uwe Sauer (RWTH Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives), David Oudsandji (Voltfang and RWTH Alumnus), Oliver Bierhoff, Ina Brandes and many more 👍 The event serves as a vibrant hub that bridges regional startups, global companies, and investors. Our collective aim is to turn visionary concepts into present-day realities. Secure your ticket at ➡️ https://qrco.de/atec2024 Event website: ➡️ https://www.atec.online/ #ATEC #expo #startups #TechnologyTechnology #EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship #artificialintelligence #mobility #renewableenergy #Industry #business #networking #collaboration #ESCNRW #rwth #neulandxatec #chio #startups #entrepreneurship #neuland #atec2024 RWTH Innovation Collective Incubator

Today, we proudly present Campus Capital (initiated by STS Ventures) who will be awarding a €300k Investment Prize ("subject to due diligence") to a selected team from our pitch battle! This is the second Investment Prize that will be awarded to one lucky team participating in the pitch battle at #neuland x atec congress, hosted by #neuland, ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress and CHIO Aachen! Campus Capital - currently being initiated by Cologne-based STS Ventures - is an early-stage investor that focuses on supporting exceptional university spin-offs. Specializing in the pre-seed phase, Campus Capital assists young companies during their first 12 months after founding with capital, support, and a broad network. Initial investments start at €100,000, with a geographic focus on North Rhine-Westphalia - a perfect fit for #neuland x atec. We are excited to have Campus Capital on board! The startups are not just pitching in front of our investment partners; you can be part of this amazing competition as well. If you are a student, feel free to visit atec.online and grab your ticket. In contrast to last year, we were able to slash prices of student tickets to €0.00. If you are part of a startup and would like one of our highly valued free tickets, please comment on this post and we will reach out to you. #ESCNRW #Technology #Transfer #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #ShapeTheFuture #FutureEnergy #Sustainability #Mobility #AI #Digitalisation #neulandxATEC #ATEC24 #CHIO #RWTHAachen RWTH Aachen University | RWTH Innovation | Collective Incubator

Today, we proudly present TVF | TechVision Fonds who will be awarding - for the first time ever at atec - an investment prize ("subject to due diligence") of €500k to a startup at #neuland x atec. After various collaborations in the previous editions of atec, we are very excited to have TVF feature the very first investment prize to the winning team of this year's pitch battle at #neuland x atec congress, hosted by #neuland, ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress and CHIO Aachen! As a well-known investor of the region, TVF focuses on German Rhineland as well as neighbouring Netherlands and Belgium. TVF partners with pre-seed, seed and Series A start-ups from a wide array of industries, including SaaS/ Software, digital solutions, MedTech, BioTech, GreenTech, CleanTech and many more. With >€100M assets under management, TVF is the most active investor of the area, contributing not only capital, but also eye-to-eye level support, deep expertise in building companies and an international investor network for later funding rounds. We are delighted to partner with TVF again! The startups are not just pitching in front of our investment partners; you can be part of this amazing competition as well. If you are a student, feel free to visit atec.online and grab your ticket. In contrast to last year, we were able to slash prices of student tickets to €0.00. If you are part of a startup and would like one of our highly valued free tickets, please comment on this post and we will reach out to you. #ESCNRW #Technology #Transfer #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #ShapeTheFuture #FutureEnergy #Sustainability #Mobility #AI #Digitalisation #neulandxATEC #ATEC24 #CHIO #RWTHAachen RWTH Aachen University | RWTH Innovation | Collective Incubator

Today, we proudly present World Fund who will be awarding a €5k Cash Prize to a selected team from our #pitchbattle at #neuland x atec! We are delighted to have World Fund on board at #neuland x atec congress, hosted by #neuland, ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress and CHIO Aachen. World Fund is one of the most renowned climate tech investors, focusing on innovative technologies that offer scalable solutions and significant emissions reductions across various sectors. They invest from early to growth stages in startups dedicated to decarbonization, particularly in Energy, Food and Agriculture, Manufacturing, Buildings, and Mobility. World Fund supports entrepreneurs who view environmental sustainability as a crucial value driver and are committed to building technologies for a regenerative world. World Fund's recent investment in RWTH Aachen University's spin-off cylib (€55M Series A) underscores their perfect fit for the pitch battle at #neuland x atec. That's why we are delighted to have World Fund here with us in Aachen! The startups are not just pitching in front of our investment partners; you can be part of this amazing competition as well. If you are a student, feel free to visit atec.online and grab your ticket. In contrast to last year, we were able to slash prices of student tickets to €0.00. If you are part of a startup and would like one of our highly valued free tickets, please comment on this post and we will reach out to you. #ESCNRW #Technology #Transfer #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #ShapeTheFuture #FutureEnergy #Sustainability #Mobility #AI #Digitalisation #neulandxATEC #ATEC24 #CHIO #RWTHAachen RWTH Innovation | Collective Incubator

Today, we proudly present Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures who will be awarding a €35,000 media prize to a selected team from our #pitchbattle at #neuland x atec! We are delighted to collaborate again with DvH Ventures at #neuland x atec congress, hosted by #neuland, ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress and CHIO Aachen. As one of the most active early-stage investors in Europe, DvH Ventures has grown to manage a diverse portfolio of investment funds focused on education, financial services, digital health, as well as cutting-edge digital innovations such as artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and the Internet of Things. DvH's investment tickets typically range from €500K to €2M. In addition to providing capital, DvH Ventures supports its portfolio companies with management expertise and a network of international investors. An exclusive media-for-equity program also gives access to strong brands such as Handelsblatt, DIE ZEIT, WirtschaftsWoche and Apotheken Umschau, thereby granting an enormous reach within the respective target audiences. We are excited to have DvH Ventures on board! The startups are not just pitching in front of our investment partners; you can be part of this amazing competition as well. If you are a student, feel free to visit atec.online and grab your ticket. In contrast to last year, we were able to slash prices of student tickets to €0.00. If you are part of a startup and would like one of our highly valued free tickets, please comment on this post and we will reach out to you. #ESCNRW #Technology #Transfer #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #ShapeTheFuture #FutureEnergy #Sustainability #Mobility #AI #Digitalisation #Students #neulandxATEC #ATEC24 #CHIO #RWTHAachen RWTH Aachen University | RWTH Innovation | Collective Incubator

Today, we proudly present the first partner for our #pitchbattle at #neuland x atec: Ananda Impact Ventures - who will be awarding the Ananda Skilling Award! 💡 We are excited to welcome Ananda to our #neuland x atec congress, hosted by #neuland, ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress and CHIO Aachen! As an impact investor, Ananda partners with outstanding teams dedicated to tackling some of the most critical challenges to our planet and society. This includes transformative ideas in healthcare, substantial contributions to sustainability, enhancements in educational empowerment, and efforts towards a more equitable society. 🌍 The "Ananda Skilling Award" will provide the winning team with an in-depth workshop tailored to their needs during the founding process. This may include a pitch training, hiring support, or coaching on effective business scaling strategies. We're delighted to have Ananda on board! 🚀 The startups are not just pitching in front of our investment partners; you can be part of this amazing competition as well. If you are a student, feel free to visit atec.online and grab your ticket. In contrast to last year, we were able to slash prices of student tickets to €0.00. If you are part of a startup and would like one of our highly valued free tickets, please comment on this post and we will reach out to you. #ESCNRW #Technology #Transfer #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #ShapeTheFuture #FutureEnergy #Sustainability #Mobility #AI #Digitalisation #Students #neulandxATEC #ATEC24 #CHIO #RWTHAachen RWTH Aachen University RWTH Innovation Collective Incubator