Million funding for Gateway Factory: Deeptech startups on the upswing!

Million funding for Gateway Factory: Deeptech startups on the upswing!

Köln, Deutschland - A small but fine update from the startup scene: the "Gateway Factory" in Cologne, a joint project of several universities, has landed a real jackpot. Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche announced that the factory receives up to ten million euros in funding for deep-tech startups, such as [uni-koeln.de] (https://uni-koeln.de/universitaet/mertungen/meldungen-detail/die-community-startup-factory-von-hochschulen-aachen- and-duesseldorf-erhaelt-millionfoerderung-des-bunde). The ceremonial handover of the funding certificate took place in Berlin.

The "Gateway Factory", a joint company at the University of Cologne, RWTH Aachen, the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and other Cologne universities, aim to create an important startup center with international radiance. The main focus is on cross -industry growth programs in the innovation fields Future Health & Life Sciences, Sustainable Infrastructure & Mobility, Future Computing & Engineering and Future Regulatory Demands. The funding will enable startups to get support for personnel, customer and capital acquisition and also use production and laboratory areas.

a strong backing for founders

It is particularly noteworthy that the "Gateway Factory" has already acquired private funds of around ten million euros. "Excellent research in the region has the potential to produce great innovations," emphasizes Professor Dr. Joybrato Mukherjee, Rector of the University of Cologne. Support offers for founders are coming.

But not only in Cologne, elsewhere, the startup culture is also working hard. Unite, the central innovation and founding center of the main city region, has also received a funding of 10 million euros as part of the exist lighthouse competition, as [berlin.de] (https://www.berlin.de/sen/web/pressemage departments/2025/Pressemage division.1579430.php). This shows that the federal government actively supports the development of innovative ecosystems in both regions.

deep tech in focus

The challenges that Deeptech startups are facing should not be underestimated. As described GEW.de, projects often have to be divided into phases in order to have a clear overview of costs and resources. The right time for a funding request is crucial to avoid delays in processing.

The momentum that such funding programs bring can not only lead to the creation of new jobs, but also significantly strengthen innovation culture in Germany. The goal remains clear: international visibility for the startups and thus a significant role in the global innovation market. It remains exciting!