For a sustainable future

We believe that your research has the potential to change society. That’s why we support you in realising your idea. So that your science can make our world a little more sustainable.


We accompany you and your idea on its way into the economy and society.
We support you in developing your concept, discuss potential hurdles with you and help you find suitable solutions.


Our achievements

More than 10 teams
in the incubator

More than € 2.45 million
in funding raised

More than 20 successful events

Our offers

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Start-up consultation

Do you have a start-up idea or want to found your own start-up? We support you from the idea to the foundation – independently and free of charge.

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Infrastructure

Do you want to test the application potential of your research results? Do you want to try out design thinking or go into prototyping with your idea? With the START4CHEM labs, we offer you the space to realise your ideas.

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Events

Are you interested in the topic of entrepreneurship? Are you toying with the idea of setting up a company? You can gather valuable information, inspiration and practical tips at the many events at the Worldfactory Start-up Centre.

Blog

More info & links

https://nanoec.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/start4chem/