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The programme facilitates networking with investors, industry and policymakers, and supports the active development of a technology into a sustainable business model.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The three pillars of success for early-stage technology development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/icon_system_inv.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:contain;width:250px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Business Case Validation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Technology is not an end in itself. It is meant to help us solve problems and make our lives easier. That is why identifying a robust business model is particularly important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/icon_dollar_inv.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain;width:250px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Investment &amp; Technology Readiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">In addition to the actual application of the technologies, risk management factors play a crucial role in the due diligence processes of investors and partners going forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/icon_target_inv.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain;width:250px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Positioning &amp; Scaling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Particularly in the case of highly complex developments, effective positioning and communication form the foundation for technological and business success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:626px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/accelerator_header.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5da50b24 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Network effects for the NRW ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91d76127492db8b93d7b953a391aff16\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Start-ups and entrepreneurial spirit in key industrial technologies form the foundation for a strong, climate-friendly and resource-efficient industry, and are therefore a central and strategic factor for our position as a hub for innovation and business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/network\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dfsgfghfgrj.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-253\" style=\"width:450px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Network partners from the business and industrial sectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">HIGH-TECH.NRW connects medium-sized enterprises, hidden champions and specialist technology firms across different sectors and industries with start-ups and innovation drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group logowall-slider-wrapper has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull logowall-slider-track is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b35f32a3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"wp-image-259\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1324\" height=\"1810\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-472\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1324\" height=\"1810\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-473\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall8_neu-746x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall1_neu-749x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall2-749x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-256\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall3-749x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-257\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall4-749x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-258\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall5-749x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1324\" height=\"1810\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-472\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1324\" height=\"1810\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-473\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall8_neu-746x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall10-749x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logowall11_neu-749x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Logowall12_neu-742x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-949\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Logowall13-790x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-950\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/accelerator_header.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Become a partner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>and help shape the technological future!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-76e7a4ea wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:accelerator@high-tech.nrw\">Contact us!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:559px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/accelerator_header.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:0;min-height:487px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-e015b57f wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-left has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Wir suchen die besten High-Tech und Deep-Tech Teams aus NRW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">The programme is tailored to the individual needs of the founders:<br>We provide coaching and networking opportunities to ensure high visibility, thereby helping them find their first customers and investors.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">We are particularly looking for teams with the following characteristics:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\u2192 Hardware-based business ideas in the areas mentioned above<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">\u2192 High-tech start-ups with disruptive potential<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\u2192 Technologies with strong B2B verticals and\/or positive SDG impacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">Teams led by female founders are very welcome!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;min-height:534px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/accelerator_header.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">What start-ups say about HIGH-TECH.NRW:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slider-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull testimonial-slider-track has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisa-desel-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisa-desel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisa-desel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisa-desel-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisa-desel.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c64f867fdacbf76de6e8f656a3c889f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Das HIGH-TECH.NRW Programm bietet High-Tech- und Deep-Tech-Startups die ideale Plattform, um sich mit Industrievertretern zu vernetzen, Produktideen zu validieren und erste Kunden zu gewinnen. OSPHIM hat besonders vom vielf\u00e4ltigen Mentoren-Netzwerk profitiert, was uns wertvolle Einblicke und Unterst\u00fctzung gebracht hat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-name has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-654e9151a7f32c9b9b6eb43102160f34\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Louisa Desel, OSPHIM GmbH, Batch #4, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/roland-boumann.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae8d0b57d7d3d9444848f7750f2ee59f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">HIGH-TECH.NRW ist eine Instanz, an der man in Punkto Deep-Tech Start-Ups nicht vorbeikommt! 12 Wochen geballtes Wissen, erstklassiges Coaching, gro\u00dfartiges Netzwerk und einzigartige Mentor:innen aus der Wirtschaft. Eine glatte 10\/10 f\u00fcr mich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-295701208ab387a90413ecd15afc8468\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Roland Boumann, <a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-3\/red-cable-robots\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"797\">red cable robots GmbH<\/a>, Batch #3, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/orlando-kleineberg-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/orlando-kleineberg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/orlando-kleineberg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/orlando-kleineberg.jpg 439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4219150e03a75b2e3ed0a237ac4e63e0\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Wenn du im Rheinland ein Start-up aufbaust, f\u00fchrt kein Weg an HIGH-TECH.NRW vorbei. Das Accelerator Programm hat Co-reactive auf ein ganz neues Level gehoben. Neben den vielseitigen Workshops bildet f\u00fcr uns vor allem das Netzwerk an start-up begeisterten ExpertInnen eine wichtige Basis f\u00fcr unseren zuk\u00fcnftigen Erfolg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-460615ecb3acedfe54c052c28d31e8b0\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Orlando Kleineberg, <a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-2\/co-reactive\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"755\">co-reactive<\/a>, Batch #2, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boris-Mayer-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boris-Mayer-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boris-Mayer-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boris-Mayer-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boris-Mayer.png 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-369e4d720c9d48d73b4f395dbd296c18\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Die Kombination aus realer Start-up-Erfahrung, breitem Netzwerk und vor allem dem Willen und der Bereitschaft, die teilnehmenden Start-ups jederzeit zu unterst\u00fctzen (auch sonntags!!) und ernsthaft nach vorne zu bringen, macht dieses Programm so wertvoll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-a2945a386a1f88671fe239fcdefee154\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Boris Mayer, <a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-1\/innovative-robot-delivery\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"735\">Innovative Robot Delivery<\/a>, Batch #1, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alumni_igelmann-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alumni_igelmann-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alumni_igelmann-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alumni_igelmann-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alumni_igelmann.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a039d0659e7f0f1e819e8f019fe3520b\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Durch unsere Teilnahme bei HIGH-TECH.NRW haben wir unser Netzwerk um Mentoren, Coaches und Partner aus der Industrie, Finanzwirtschaft und Wissenschaft erweitern und die ersten Kunden akquirieren k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7f3bce343f948e217de9f0c80a5bdbcd\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Alexander Igelmann, <a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-0\/lidrotec\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"611\">Lidrotec<\/a>, Start-up 2020, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b77d3c764d033cb9fe990cd2a1b9e1b\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Mentors were the standout feature of this accelerator. Equally crucial was the connection and support from fellow deep tech start-ups. In the end, the challenges you encounter as a deep tech, hardware start-up are incredibly unique, and it\u2019s invaluable to share insights with your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-0d52e1076c721649a9331978515f7a15\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Dr. Celia Millon, <a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-4\/rayven\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"819\">RayVen<\/a>, Batch #4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christian-Senfleben-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christian-Senfleben-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christian-Senfleben-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christian-Senfleben-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christian-Senfleben.png 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2fd19b11300e4a2e9c0bafcf73b76a6\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Der HIGH-TECH.NRW Accelerator war f\u00fcr Wellenpuls ein echter Mehrwert. Die gezielte Vernetzung mit herausragenden Mentor:innen hat wertvolle Impulse geliefert und strategische T\u00fcren ge\u00f6ffnet. Besonders bereichernd war auch der intensive Austausch mit den anderen Startups im Batch. Das Programmmanagement war exzellent \u2013 strukturiert, kompetent und immer unterst\u00fctzend an unserer Seite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ae9b6123fbd5b70564bfa45a0e97b10f\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Christian Senfleben, Wellenpuls,<a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-6\/wellenpuls\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"937\"> Batch #6<\/a>, 2. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Simplyfined-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Simplyfined-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Simplyfined-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Simplyfined-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Max-Simplyfined.png 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f6813070c98d877778e5f2ad60b5a12f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Die Teilnahme am HighTech.NRW-Programm war f\u00fcr Simplyfined ein echter Gewinn. In den zw\u00f6lf Wochen haben wir nicht nur von der enormen Breite an ehrenamtlichen Mentorinnen und Mentoren mit beeindruckender Expertise profitiert, sondern auch Zugang zu einem starken Industrienetzwerk erhalten. Besonders inspirierend war zudem der Austausch mit den anderen teilnehmenden Teams \u2013 ein Umfeld, das Innovation wirklich f\u00f6rdert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-31a1370d48dc03116be8fe999783cf65\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Max Krause,<a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-6\/simplyfined\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"564\"> Simplyfined<\/a>, Batch #6, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Meike-Kreutel-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Meike-Kreutel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Meike-Kreutel-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Meike-Kreutel-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Meike-Kreutel.png 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-765c46bf860cb5fbfd90d038e0378c5d\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Die Teilnahme am HighTech.NRW-Programm war f\u00fcr Femi-ON ein gro\u00dfer Gewinn. In den zw\u00f6lf Wochen haben wir wertvolle Einblicke aus ganz unterschiedlichen Branchen erhalten und uns als Female Founder jederzeit gut aufgehoben und wertgesch\u00e4tzt gef\u00fchlt. Der offene Austausch, die Unterst\u00fctzung sowie das starke Netzwerk haben uns nachhaltig gest\u00e4rkt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-name has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-91d1d3b0cb1fce25507bc64ff489ca3d\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Meike Kreutel, <a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-7\/femi-on\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"952\">Femi-On<\/a>, Batch #7, 3. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisa-desel-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisa-desel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisa-desel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisa-desel-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/louisa-desel.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c64f867fdacbf76de6e8f656a3c889f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Das HIGH-TECH.NRW Programm bietet High-Tech- und Deep-Tech-Startups die ideale Plattform, um sich mit Industrievertretern zu vernetzen, Produktideen zu validieren und erste Kunden zu gewinnen. OSPHIM hat besonders vom vielf\u00e4ltigen Mentoren-Netzwerk profitiert, was uns wertvolle Einblicke und Unterst\u00fctzung gebracht hat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"testimonial-name has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-76a72454f86b2c7546971b7e4625bf1b\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Louisa Desel, <a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-4\/osphim-gmbh\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"817\">OSPHIM GmbH<\/a>, Batch #4, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/roland-boumann.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae8d0b57d7d3d9444848f7750f2ee59f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">HIGH-TECH.NRW ist eine Instanz, an der man in Punkto Deep-Tech Start-Ups nicht vorbeikommt! 12 Wochen geballtes Wissen, erstklassiges Coaching, gro\u00dfartiges Netzwerk und einzigartige Mentor:innen aus der Wirtschaft. Eine glatte 10\/10 f\u00fcr mich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-295701208ab387a90413ecd15afc8468\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Roland Boumann, <a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-3\/red-cable-robots\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"797\">red cable robots GmbH<\/a>, Batch #3, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/orlando-kleineberg-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/orlando-kleineberg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/orlando-kleineberg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/orlando-kleineberg.jpg 439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4219150e03a75b2e3ed0a237ac4e63e0\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Wenn du im Rheinland ein Start-up aufbaust, f\u00fchrt kein Weg an HIGH-TECH.NRW vorbei. Das Accelerator Programm hat Co-reactive auf ein ganz neues Level gehoben. Neben den vielseitigen Workshops bildet f\u00fcr uns vor allem das Netzwerk an start-up begeisterten ExpertInnen eine wichtige Basis f\u00fcr unseren zuk\u00fcnftigen Erfolg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f14e634963f6e2a73a6e45db38c68b4a\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Orlando Kleineberg,<a href=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/batch-2\/co-reactive\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"755\"> co-reactive<\/a>, Batch #2, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boris-Mayer-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boris-Mayer-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boris-Mayer-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boris-Mayer-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Boris-Mayer.png 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-369e4d720c9d48d73b4f395dbd296c18\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Die Kombination aus realer Start-up-Erfahrung, breitem Netzwerk und vor allem dem Willen und der Bereitschaft, die teilnehmenden Start-ups jederzeit zu unterst\u00fctzen (auch sonntags!!) und ernsthaft nach vorne zu bringen, macht dieses Programm so wertvoll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-3ba113a6030edcb4702a2869ba691ea8\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Boris Mayer, Innovative Robot Delivery, Batch #1, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alumni_igelmann-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alumni_igelmann-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alumni_igelmann-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alumni_igelmann-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alumni_igelmann.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a039d0659e7f0f1e819e8f019fe3520b\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Durch unsere Teilnahme bei HIGH-TECH.NRW haben wir unser Netzwerk um Mentoren, Coaches und Partner aus der Industrie, Finanzwirtschaft und Wissenschaft erweitern und die ersten Kunden akquirieren k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-898639c455e24e8e0bfe275de4224204\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Alexander Igelmann, Lidrotec, Start-up 2020, 1. Platz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Celia-Millon.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00012101d9bdb9e5202f0121d349cbb6\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Mentors were the standout feature of this accelerator. Equally crucial was the connection and support from fellow deep tech start-ups. In the end, the challenges you encounter as a deep tech, hardware start-up are incredibly unique, and it\u2019s invaluable to share insights with your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-560ad1a5a74bf899888d1e64ce82331c\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Dr. Celia Millon, RayVen, Batch #4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-slide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christian-Senfleben-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christian-Senfleben-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christian-Senfleben-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christian-Senfleben-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/accelerator.high-tech.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/christian-Senfleben.png 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2fd19b11300e4a2e9c0bafcf73b76a6\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.196), 1rem);\">Der HIGH-TECH.NRW Accelerator war f\u00fcr Wellenpuls ein echter Mehrwert. Die gezielte Vernetzung mit herausragenden Mentor:innen hat wertvolle Impulse geliefert und strategische T\u00fcren ge\u00f6ffnet. Besonders bereichernd war auch der intensive Austausch mit den anderen Startups im Batch. Das Programmmanagement war exzellent \u2013 strukturiert, kompetent und immer unterst\u00fctzend an unserer Seite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4a42d24703e2b17216b05b7d5c34f886\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Christian Senfleben, Wellenpuls, Batch #6, 2. 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In den zw\u00f6lf Wochen haben wir nicht nur von der enormen Breite an ehrenamtlichen Mentorinnen und Mentoren mit beeindruckender Expertise profitiert, sondern auch Zugang zu einem starken Industrienetzwerk erhalten. Besonders inspirierend war zudem der Austausch mit den anderen teilnehmenden Teams \u2013 ein Umfeld, das Innovation wirklich f\u00f6rdert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7e58560486bbfcc160dda5e3d1ceeeeb\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Max Krause, Simplyfined, Batch #6, 1. 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