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Together with you and our partners, we aim to promote innovative ideas and establish a strong start-up ecosystem in the north. That is why we, as Technology Center Lübeck (TZL), have launched the startup accelerator GATEWAY49 in cooperation with the Lübeck Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Glocal Consult. The focus of the GATEWAY49 accelerator is on the targeted support of so-called early stage startups that pursue business models in the fields of life science, food, smart city, logistics or new digital technologies. Our goal is to support outstanding entrepreneurs - like you - in putting their ideas into practice and building successful companies together!
The six start-up teams for the 3rd batch of our accelerator have been determined. On 17.02.21 our expert jury chose the following teams out of 66 submitted proposals for inclusion in the program:
And even more startups:
The application deadline for the second intake ended on January 15th, 2021. You can keep up to date by registering for our newsletter below.
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Together with our partners, we offer you not only an extensive infrastructure for the development of innovative products, but also a differentiated workshop and training program.
We work with innovative institutes, well-known companies and all North German clusters to give your idea quick access to potential customers.
Our startups receive up to 30,000 euro per team per year. You do not have to give up any equity, it remains remain 100% with you, the entrepreneur. We also support our teams in securing follow-up financing.
We support entrepreneurs especially in the early stage of their startup. The ideal time to participate in the GATEWAY49 program is therefore, when you have an initial concept or a prototype in mind. Together with our network partners, mentors and coaches, we will bring you and your team in nine months as close to market maturity as possible and prepare you for the next round of financing. We do this with a lot of passion and experience.
Unlike many other accelerators, startups participating in the GATEWAY49 program do not have to give up any equity. This will keep you completely independent! We are at your side with financial support so that you can focus 100% on your startup. In addition, we offer an extensive and practical workshop and training program, which gives you the necessary tools and methodological knowledge to start and grow your business.
In order to provide you with the best possible know-how and experience and to give you really quick access to potential customers, we focus on the key economic sectors - food, life science, smart city and logistics - where we see the greatest potential for your idea. In addition to these focus areas, we are open to many other ideas, e.g. from the areas of 3D printing, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, internet of things, big data or robotics.
Each team receives up to 30,000 euro in financial support during the 9-month program period. And the best thing: At GATEWAY49 you keep 100% of the equity. We do not take any equity so as to give you the greatest possible freedom. Participation in the program is of course free of charge for all participants.
The selected teams go through a 9-month structured workshop and training program. The majority of our mentors and coaches that support you intensively during that time are experienced founders themselves or managers of large corporations.
Your team will have access to an attractive office space with modern office infrastructure on the Campus Lübeck. You will have 24/7 access to your desk, super-fast internet and - of course - a coffee flat for long nights.
We offer access to our large pool of companies and clusters to gain first pilot customers. We work closely with industry leaders in various areas, including Dräger AG, VisiConsult, Spedition Bode, Mach AG and Stadtwerke Holding Lübeck.
Our program includes much more than simple financial and legal advice. We support you in all questions related to the topic of entrepreneurship and help you find new team members in our flirt camps.
The GATEWAY49 program gives teams access to great prototyping opportunities. For example, you can benefit from e. g. support in the areas of 3d printing, laser cutting, milling or circuit board production by dedicated makers and a supportive FabLab community.
We invite you to support innovative ideas together with us and well-known companies from the region to foster a strong start-up ecosystem in “Germany’s True North”.
As a partner, you can take part in the accelerator’s events, pitches and workshops. Moreover, you will benefit from direct access to new ideas for exciting applications in the fields of medical technology, logistics, smart city or food. As a mentor, you will support the GATEWAY49 start-ups with your specialist knowledge. Thanks to our broad network, all supporters will have the opportunity to establish valuable contacts with startups, university institutes, focus industries and other companies.
For more information about GATEWAY49 and our startups, please contact Dr. Frank Schröder-Oeynhausen or Stefan Stengel. For registration documents call +49 (0)451-3909-100 or send an email to supporter@gateway49.com
Mentoren aus unterschiedlichen Fachbereichen unterstützen euer StartUp mit ihrem Fachwissen
This Event may be in German only: Immer Freitags treffen sich hier Startups, das GATEWAY49 Team, Unterstützer und Gäste zum Austauschen, Plaudern und Netzwerken.
(regional economy program to promote growth and employment in all regions of Schleswig-Holstein through targeted investments)