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WORLDFACTORY Hosts Event for International Start-up Competition
Created by Jessica Siegel

In the run-up to the pan-European start-up competition STAGE TWO, WORLDFACTORY is inviting international start-ups to a wildcard event at O-Werk.

Portrait of Reagan Rowland in the RUB-Makerspace.
Start-up
“It won't be a walk in the park, but I'm determined to make it happen”
Created by Jessica Siegel

Motivated by two life-changing experiences, Reagan Rowland embarks on a journey to change the Nigerian healthcare system. With WORLDFACTORY international his idea came to Bochum.

The Top 5 Start-ups at WORLDFACTORY Demo Day 2024
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Review: The WORLDFACTORY Demo Day 2024
Created by Stefanie Ehrlich

Ten start-ups took part in the 2nd WORLDFACTORY Demo Day on April 29 to be selected as one of the RUB's top 5 start-ups. These start-ups convinced the jury.

[Translate to English:] Porträt der Mitgründerin Desislava Dobreva von Mechanolution.
Start-upNews
“I started to think bigger and want more”
Created by Jessica Siegel

The start-up Mechanolution aims to make chemical synthesis more environment-friendly. Desislava Dobreva’s main motivation to start a business? The freedom to pursue her own vision.

[Translate to English:] Portraitfoto von Connie Zheng.
WORLDFACTORY International
Connie Zheng Explores Well-being in the Workplace
Created by Jessica Siegel

As a guest researcher at HUMAINE, she also looks at the roles of artificial intelligence in improving diversity in personnel selection.

[Translate to English:] Die drei Gründer des Start-up HoLa.
Start-up
A Diverse Team for the Laser Revolution
Created by Jessica Siegel

In the start-up team HoLa, three nations, three different academic horizons and lived parity are fueling innovation.

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A Nutrition Label for Software
Created by Jessica Siegel

Abhishek Shah from New York wants to make software security measurable. The Entrepreneurship Explorer Ruhr has prepared him for his own start-up.

The HoLa team (center) with WSC project coordinators Melusine Reimers (left) and Michelle Twardzik (right) at the WSC Demo Day.
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#TOP5: HoLa - Ultrafast Pulsar Laser for the Semiconductor Industry
Created by Stefanie Ehrlich

The four founders of HoLa won first place at the WSC Demo Day in March. With their innovative method in the field of ultrashort pulsar lasers, they revolutionize the semiconductor…

[Translate to English:] Start-up on stage pitching at the first WSC Demo Day.
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Review: The first WSC Demo Day 2023
Created by Stefanie Ehrlich

At the first WSC Demo Day, our top 10 start-ups pitched their ideas. The jury then selected the top 5 RUB start-ups for 2023.