Our Mission

In order to provide the best possible support for student start-up teams and to strengthen Cologne as one of the most successful start-up regions in Germany, the Rheinische Fachhochschule has joined forces with the TH Köln (Technical University of Cologne), Universität zu Köln (University of Cologne) and the Deutsche Sporthochschule (German Sport University) in the joint project "Fit for Invest by hgnc". The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection as part of the EXIST program.

We bring together the innovative potential of Cologne's students with the issues of local companies.

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People

We live in a time in which there are diverse challenges in all areas of life. For businesses and society, extraordinary ideas are therefore becoming a valuable asset. We want these ideas to be able to develop their full potential. That is why we have created a process for the topic of open innovation that is unique in the region. We accompany the idea generation process from exploration to pitch presentation in a relaxed yet structured atmosphere.

While the students develop personally and professionally, the companies benefit from fresh perspectives and young, new ways of finding solutions.

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Prof. Dr. Michael Pulina; Professur für Entrepreneurship und Innovation

Prof. Dr. Michael Pulina

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Professur für Entrepreneurship und Innovation, Rheinische Hochschule Köln

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Cornelia Helmstedt

Cornelia Helmstedt; M.A.

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What are you waiting for?

Win-win for students, companies and Cologne as a business location.

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