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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

New systematic review analyzes business accelerators using CIMO framework A comprehensive new systematic review published in the Journal of Open Innovation provides valuable insights into how business accelerators operate and the outcomes they produce. The study analyzes 53 articles on accelerators through the lens of the Context-Intervention-Mechanism-Outcome (CIMO) framework. Key findings: - Accelerators associated with enhanced networking, idea validation, access to capital, and startup survival.  - Interventions range from narrow (bootcamps) to extended (brand building support). - Outcomes occur at startup, accelerator, and ecosystem levels. - Knowledge gaps exist around accelerator organizational factors influencing effectiveness. By elucidating the mechanisms through which accelerators impact innovation and entrepreneurship, this review advances our understanding of these increasingly important ecosystem players. The CIMO analysis approach also provides a model for future accelerator research aiming to uncover what works in different contexts. For founders, investors, and policymakers, these insights on accelerators' offerings and outcomes prove useful in leveraging their potential. #startups #accelerators #research #innovation #entrepreneurship

//WHAT THE HECK IS INNOLAB-AS-A-SERVICE?!? Did you know that around 90% of all innovation projects or startups are failing? Although accelerators, incubators, and company-owned innovation labs have a significant role in the startup and innovation world, they might not be as successful as they could be. But don't worry; a new model has emerged, offering more specific support for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators, raising the chances of success by around 30% and reducing costs drastically. This new model called the innovation-as-a-service, is becoming quite popular these days. It has a proven track record of success, and over the last 7 years, the market has seen an incredible 625% growth. So, what exactly is innovation-as-a-service, you ask? It's a new entrepreneurship and innovation model combining a rapid prototyping approach (one-week-from-idea-to-market) with a lean joint venture approach. We help entrepreneurs and innovators by providing the needed resources only as a service - to aim for a product-market-fit as fast and lean as possible. As soon as they get the PMF, we help them scale with our expert resources, and connect them to the right investors. Our main goal is to create as many successful startups and innovations as possible. Leaner, faster, and more successful. P.S. You need more details? Just look at our brand new website we launched today Yep that is our co-innovation lab in Germany, Oldenburg. www.grannyandsmith.com ——— This is how we bring your ideas to market in one week only:  https://lnkd.in/eq4TvNC4 #innovation #creativity #future #whatinspiresme #innoweek #venturestudio #companybuilder All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).  Contact me to add you as a reference or content removal. ♻️ Repost to help your network to bring their ideas to market. And follow Dipl.-Ing. Lars Behrendt for more posts like this.

🔄 **Repost on LinkedIn: ThermaMatrix** We are thrilled to share an inspiring story about the power of mentorship and innovation within the composites industry. Ryan Spencer, founder of ThermaMatrix, Inc., is a prime example of this dynamic. Encouraged by Uday Vaidya, Ryan's journey showcases the power of guidance and innovation. Uday's ability to nurture and motivate his students has led to numerous successful startups, including our very own ThermaMatrix. At ThermaMatrix, we are proud to be part of this vibrant ecosystem, utilizing cutting-edge vision inspection systems to enhance safety and efficiency in manufacturing. Our optical, non-destructive technology is revolutionizing the industry, proving that with the right support and determination, groundbreaking advancements are possible. Read more about the incredible journeys of entrepreneurs like Ryan Spencer, and how they are transforming their visions into reality. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Composites #ThermaMatrix #Mentorship #CleanTech #AdvancedManufacturing

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

📣 STORY ALERT! 📣 If anyone has earned the nickname, the Kevin Bacon of Composites, it's Uday Vaidya, who has a knack for connecting talent and inspiring #entrepreneurs. He not only wears many hats for IACMI – The Composites Institute, Clean Energy at ORNL, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; he's busy helping his students create startups, turning their research into commercialized products for the #composites industry. Check out our latest story featuring four of those companies founded by Hicham Ghossein, Ph.D., Ryan Spencer, Dustin Gilmer, Alex Stiles, PhD, Vinit Chaudhary, and Pritesh Yeole, PhD. Uday says, “They’re like free birds honestly. Now they are free to explore and drive #innovation. From a pure innovation perspective, the more you can cut down the bureaucracy and red tape, the faster innovation can move.” If you're one of Uday's 10,000 students doing great things in composites or innovative technologies, please leave a comment and tag your company! Check out the full story 👇 https://lnkd.in/eAdVExvm

//WHAT THE HECK IS INNOLAB-AS-A-SERVICE?!? Did you know that around 90% of all innovation projects or startups are failing? Although accelerators, incubators, and company-owned innovation labs have a significant role in the startup and innovation world, they might not be as successful as they could be. But don't worry; a new model has emerged, offering more specific support for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators, raising the chances of success by around 30% and reducing costs drastically. This new model called the innovation-as-a-service, is becoming quite popular these days. It has a proven track record of success, and over the last 7 years, the market has seen an incredible 625% growth. So, what exactly is innovation-as-a-service, you ask? It's a new entrepreneurship and innovation model combining a rapid prototyping approach (one-week-from-idea-to-market) with a lean joint venture approach. We help entrepreneurs and innovators by providing the needed resources only as a service - to aim for a product-market-fit as fast and lean as possible. As soon as they get the PMF, we help them scale with our expert resources, and connect them to the right investors. Our main goal is to create as many successful startups and innovations as possible. Leaner, faster, and more successful. P.S. You need more details? Just look at our brand new website we launched today Yep that is our co-innovation lab in Germany, Oldenburg. www.grannyandsmith.com ———

Find the funding path for your startup in our next deep dive. Arise Innovations, led by Maria Ksenia Witte, is your premier partner for innovative funding strategies and grant acquisition! Maria combines her industrial PhD studies in chemistry and material science with extensive experience in business administration. With over 11 years in R&D and regulatory affairs, and more than 8 years specializing in #grants acquisition for research, development, and innovation, she brings unparalleled expertise to the table. Currently, she is revolutionizing grant consulting and #innovation strategies in Germany. By implementing startup-friendly strategies and fostering tailored partnerships, Maria accelerates the lab-to-market journey for startups and SMEs. Why learn from Arise Innovations? · 70% Approval Rate: Maria's success is driven by a blend of semi-automated systems and cutting-edge AI technologies, adding value with long-standing partnership and successful outcomes. · Risk Mitigation & First-Mover Advantage: Learn how to navigate the grants landscape effectively, minimize risks, and secure your competitive edge. In her extracurricular activities, Maria engages as business mentor and advisor for deep tech startups, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience to help scientists bridge the gap to business realms. #sciencepreneurs Ready to transform your startup’s funding strategy? Discover the secrets to success and innovation. register here: https://lnkd.in/dqWTUstF #startup #entrepreneurship #lifescience #funding

#MeetTheExperts: Dr.-Ing. Mohammad Chehadé | Today, we're starting a new mini series to introduce you to our #RWTHExpertHubs, our topic-specific platforms to network with researchers and founders at RWTH Aachen University, discuss pressing challenges, and benefit from the vast knowledge, experience and infrastructure pooled in the #RWTH ecosystem. Each Expert Hub consists of several more specific Expert Bases and is co-hosted by one of our RWTH institutes or centers. In a small series of videos, the innovative minds behind our Expert Hubs will introduce themselves, point out cooperation opportunities for start-ups, explain their motivation for getting involved in our Expert Hubs, and share their vision for future collaboration between #research and #startups. First is Dr.-Ing. Mohammad Chehadé, Managing Director of the Center for Circular Economy (CCE) - RWTH Aachen University and Scientific Advisor of the Expert Hub #CircularEconomy. Do you want to dive deeper into our Expert Hubs? Stay tuned for more videos and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eUxXsrng #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech

T-Hub announced the launch of AIC T-Hub Lab2Market program, a new initiative designed to transform groundbreaking research into market-ready innovations. The program offers a unique pathway for researchers and innovators to translate their ideas into commercial successes by focusing on two key objectives: developing Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and converting them into scalable startups. Startups participating in the Lab2Market program will receive comprehensive, tailored support. This includes interactive group learning sessions focused on product development, market strategies, and business model refinement. Each startup will benefit from personalised mentoring by industry experts, offering strategic guidance and addressing specific commercialization challenges. The program also features market access events where startups can showcase their advancements and connect with potential investors and partners. Additionally, participants will receive hands-on assistance to navigate commercialisation hurdles, culminating in a final demo day to highlight and celebrate their achievements. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyEsfmK3 #IndiaTechnologyNews #THub #Lab2Market #StartupInnovation #DeepTech #ResearchToMarket #AIStartups #HealthcareInnovation #CleanEnergy #StartupEcosystem #InnovationLeadership