Cologne universities establish cooperation

Tom Schmidtgen Tom Schmidtgen | 26.05.2021

The four largest universities in Cologne are founding the "Fit for Invest" project. With this, they want to inspire students for start-ups.

The Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln, the TH Köln, the Universität zu Köln and the Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln have joined forces in the "Fit for Invest" project. "The project brings together know-how, innovation and capital and strengthens the start-up landscape in the region," a statement said. The goal is a joint entrepreneurship strategy for the Cologne region.

Students from all four universities work on joint projects in so-called challenges. Currently, the group is participating in the "Silver Ager" Challenge together with Telekom. 52 students are working in 13 teams on technological solutions for older people. The teams' tasks include, for example, developing devices for older people or considering possible uses for speech software. 5,000 euros is the prize money for the winners.

The "Fit for Invest" network is led by the TH Köln and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy with around four million euros over four years.


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