The Startup Village is one of the attractions Cologne Startup Summer Nightwhich will take place on July 8th in Cologne’s Stadtgarten. Ten selected startups will present their ideas and innovations there – from biotech and robotics to software and logistics to education, compliance and deep tech.
Visitors can visit all stands, talk to the founders and get to know new technologies and business models first hand. The Startup Village offers the opportunity to experience innovative products live, make contacts and find out more about the challenges and opportunities of young companies.
The 10 startups in the Startup Village
ORGANIC WAY
BIOWEG from Quakenbrück, founded by Prateek Mahalwar and Srinivas Karuturi as Cellulosic Technologies, develops bio-based materials and ingredients as a sustainable alternative to conventional chemicals. The company combines biotechnology, materials science and AI to create high-performance, animal-free and scalable ingredients for various industries. More about ORGANIC WAY
Birdwave
Birdwave from Aachen, founded by Amine Kharrat, supports industrial companies in introducing robotics solutions. The startup’s platform helps to find suitable robot systems and technology partners, evaluate use cases and implement automation projects from planning to integration. More about Birdwave
Cynrise
Cynrise from Aachen, founded by Franziska Böhle, Francis Lang, Ian NEUE and Dennis Sadecki, offers an intelligent home energy management system (HEMS). This system consists of a fuse box “into which, for the first time, high-frequency, non-invasive load monitoring technology (NILM) is directly integrated.” Cynrise thus helps private households to actively save energy and money. More about Cynrise
Detechgene
Detechgene from Cologne, founded by Reza Esmaillie and Robin Bayer, offers rapid tests for the detection of infectious pathogens. “With this fresh capital, Detechgene is consistently pursuing its vision: to make laboratory diagnostics accessible to everyone – fast, mobile and reliable,” says the team. More about Detechgene
ecoro
The young company ecoro from Würzburg has dedicated itself to the “digital street”. prescribed. The startup is designing “traffic routes with a cavity under the surface”. The aim is for freight transport to move below the surface and create “more space for passenger transport above”. More about ecoro
Klared
Klared from Vienna, founded by Max Tiessler, Miguel López, Pablo Gómez, Izan Leal and Benjami Parellada, is developing an AI platform for universities and research institutions. The software analyzes research activities, funding programs and institutional data to identify suitable funding opportunities and support the application process. More about Klared
Master of Compliance Safety
Magister Compliance Safety from Cologne digitizes “occupational safety at universities”. The concept states: “Our integrated system solution consisting of intelligent hardware and software enables legally compliant and fully documented machine access for workshops and laboratories. In this way, we guarantee maximum security and efficiency in university operations.”
PoLightFilters
The Cologne startup PoLightFilters, founded by Andreas Mischok, Anja Lindenau and Elena von der Heyden, offers a new generation of optical filters for applications in LiDAR, sensors and high-resolution imaging systems. The technology is intended to improve the performance of optical systems by enabling angle-stable filters for more precise measurements and image capture. More about PoLightFilters
Solid hour
The Cologne startup Solid Hour, founded by Hendrik Voßkamp, is working on customizable ERP software for medium-sized companies. The platform helps companies plan and control projects, resources and business processes centrally and make them more efficient with local AI functions. More about Solid Hour
Wabeeo
Wabeeo, founded by Johannes Arnz in Cologne, supports language development for children in everyday daycare. The interactive language learning game combines word cards with a smart audio box to teach vocabulary, sentence structure and everyday processes in a playful way – without internet access. More about Wabeeo
Get started in Cologne – #Koelnbusiness
In our focus on Cologne, we highlight the dynamic startup ecosystem of the Rhine metropolis. What are the conditions for founders, what investments flow into innovative ideas and which startups provide new impetus? Around 800 startups have already chosen Cologne as their location – supported by a lively start-up scene, a strong investor landscape and numerous coworking spaces, trade fairs and networking events. As a central contact point for the startup and innovation scene, the Cologne Business Economic Development Agency strengthens the framework conditions for founders, connects them with investors and offers targeted support. This section is supported by KölnBusiness. #Koelnbusiness on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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