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The new MOONITOR is Here: The Rhineland Startup Report

The Rhineland isn't just Carnival and Kölsch, it's one of Europe's most exciting DeepTech regions. And that's exactly what the brand-new edition of our magazine MOONITOR showcases.

After the successful launch of our firstedition in summer 2025, we're taking it up a notch with this edition: A startup report that shows what's really moving in the Rhineland.

What to expect:

Our first Ready to Scale cohort:
15 teams making the leap from validation to scaling, with exclusive insights, fun facts, and real learnings.

The Long List: Rhineland Spin-ups 2026:
A curated overview of the most promising spin-offs from RWTH Aachen, University of Cologne, and HHU Düsseldorf.

5 Years of Ecosystem Development:
How has the startup landscape in the Rhineland evolved? More DeepTech, more funding, more impact.

IonKraft Success Story:
A deep dive into production support and the scale-up journey of a real hardware startup.

One year Gateway:
We're one of ten Startup Factories in Germany. What that means and our vision for the ecosystem.

Plus: Q1/Q2 2026 event calendar and perspectives from our partners and enablers.

Whether you're a founder, investor, corporate partner, or ecosystem enabler, ourMOONITOR offers real insights. Regionally rooted, but internationally relevant.

Read now!

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February 1, 2026
Leah Smyra