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Idea Lab at Worldfactory
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IDEA Lab: New Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Created by Anna Chanicki

At the IDEA Lab @ WORLDFACTORY, Ruhr University students and researchers turn their start-up ideas into viable business models in just seven weeks.

Johannes receiving the Entrepreneurship Certificate at the RUB Makerspace.
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From Mechanical Engineer to Entrepreneur
Created by Anna Chanicki

Johannes Maharam is the first Master's student in Mechanical Engineering to successfully complete the Entrepreneurship Certificate of Ruhr University Bochum.

The Founding Team of Afro Drinks by BAM, Marya and Ben
Start-up
A Taste of Africa — and a Glimpse of Tomorrow
Created by Anna Chanicki

Join us as we dive into the world of Afro Drinks by BAM and explore how their idea has become a vibrant bridge between cultures.

The founding team of eContractly
Start-up
Smart Contracts for Tomorrow's Construction Sites
Created by Anna Chanicki

Ruhr University Bochum start-up eContractly is developing a digital platform for smarter contract management in the construction industry.

The founding team of NOVER Audio Services
Start-up
The Mobile Sound Studio for Unlimited Creativity
Created by Anna Chanicki

NOVER Audio Services is an inclusive and sustainable audio start-up that uses mobile studios and a digital platform to make music production accessible, professional, and…

The team of Easy Pisy.
Start-up
E-learning Tool for the Digitalization of School and University Mathematics
Created by Stefanie Ehrlich

The young founding team Easy Pisy aims to redefine mathematics teaching at schools and universities with innovative e-learning.

Three female founders are working in a co-working space
Start-up
Start-up Competitions and Awards in Summer 2025
Created by Anna Chanicki

For the third quarter of 2025, we have put together a new list of valuable competitions and funding programs tailored to start-ups and aspiring founders.

TF-Industries makes the first place at WSC Demo Day 2025.
Start-up
#Top3 - TF-Industries: New Ways for Secure Backups
Created by Stefanie Ehrlich

TF-Industries secured 1st place at the WORLDFACTORY Demo Day 2025. In this interview, the team talks about the cybersecurity location Bochum and the next steps in 2025.

ENTRYZERO founder Samet wins the 2nd price at the WSC Demo Day 2025.
Start-up
#Top3 - ENTRYZERO: Digital Resilience through Automation
Created by Stefanie Ehrlich

At the WORLDFACTORY Demo Day 2025, the cybersecurity start-up ENTRYZERO impressed the jury and was ranked second among the top 3 RUB 2025 start-ups.