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Gateway Accelerator

We make ideas work — in six months with you!


By focusing on the professional and personal development of all start-up team members, our tailored program creates value beyond providing standard start-up knowledge.

With our strong ties to the University of Cologne, we offer a broad, international network and link you to mentors from our science and alumni community.

We foster teams to be resilient, to be quicker and of course to be successful! In doing so, we focus on teamwork and mindset. Together with you, we want you to succeed in making your ideas work.

The application phase for Accelerator Batch #4 and the C3 Campus Competition Cologne is open until 21st of July. Send your application to c3@gateway-unikoeln.de.

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5 challenges we know university start-ups in early founding stages need help with

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team development to realize their true potential.

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problems concerning market entry.

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business model needs optimization or market testing.

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marketing & sales strategy need more consideration.

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analysis of international market potential.

Team building

We help you to build a team that brings all the important skills to the table.

Internationalization

Gateway Accelerator follows an international approach to get your start-up ready for international markets.

Leadership Culture

We look to a modern leadership culture with you and your team.

Market entry & strategy

We help you to get ready for market entry. If you already took that step, we can help you to refine your market strategy.

Reasons to join our Accelerator

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Focus on social, knowledge- and technology-based start-ups 🚀

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vast national & international network of companies, investors, institutions, and mentors 🤝

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free program - you don't need to share any equity with us! 💸

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Six month program: November till April 📅

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One Year Co-Working in our Gateway Workspace @ InnoDom Cologne

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Individualised workshops and 1:1 sessions with experts tailored to your needs

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Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

EXIST

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We are looking forward to hearing from you.