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15. Juni 2021

Open Call

2021

03 May-
15 jun

the OPEN CALL
IS FINISHED

The Data Hub Ruhr Open Call 2021 is closed. We are happy about lots of startups with great knowledge - which participated in our data-challenges. Thank you very much!
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Data Challenges

DataHub Ruhr is a business building program that connects start-ups with established corporations in the Ruhr region. The program tasks start-ups with developing innovative, data-driven ideas to tackle use cases provided by our corporate partners. As part of a three-month collaboration, start-ups will draft a proof of concept, with the opportunity to receive up to EUR 20,000 in funding.
OUR APPROACH TO DATA INNOVATION
No ideas what HOD is? Here you go!
2 NOV
— 2021
Hands on Data - the
HODest B2B Data
Conference
Fully focused on B2B – Data & AI
in the Ruhr areas main industries
Top Keynotes & Use Cases
from thought leaders & Hands-On Corporate Best Practices
20+ speaker from the Ruhr areas main industries
Business leader, decision maker, entrepreneurs and thought leaders
20+ Corporate Reverse Pitches
Corporates, VCs and Startups
Hands On Data Challenges
Corporate/Startup co-created Data Innovation Challenges
Interactive networking & tailored matchmaking
using an innovative virtual event platform
Become part of our network & stay tuned.

PREVIOUS CHALLENGES
& OUTCOMES

Several successful matchmaking rounds have already been completed over the past few years, with start-ups working with partner companies to successfully develop data-driven business models. Use cases cover a wide range of sectors, including issues involving post-mining, data-driven agriculture, error detection and resolution in gas and energy planning, building renovation, and tax auditing.
Latest challenges
Previous challenges
Cinque Terre

Vonovia

Flat-Finder
Cinque Terre

Vonovia

Flying Craftsmen
Cinque Terre

Vonovia

Innovation Insights Map
Cinque Terre

RAG

Mine Water Treatment – hydrogen sulfide(H2S)
Cinque Terre

RAG

Claim Predictor
Cinque Terre

RAG

Automated CAD generation from 3D Point Clouds
Cinque Terre

evonik

Data Driven Sustainability
Previous Challenges
Cinque Terre

BRZ

CAD to BOB Matcher
Startup: 
Cinque Terre

Vivawest

Tenant Happiness :)
Churn Prediction
Startup: 
The SQLNet Company
Cinque Terre

Herne

Waste Hunter
Route optimization / Mathematical Modeling
Startup: 
adiutaByte
Cinque Terre

NetConnect Germany

Temperature indicated balancing energy prediction
Demand Prediction | Correlation Analysis | Scenario Analysis
Startup: 
Resonanz Energy RE GmbH
Cinque Terre

RAG

Spatial Pattern Recognition
Computer Vision, Detection, Spatial Analytics
Startup: 
Spacedatists
Cinque Terre

Stadtwerke Herne

Smart Energy Grid
Energy / Simulation / Spatial Statistics
Startup: 
Accelogress Ltd.
Cinque Terre

EGLV

Smart Data Corrector
Pattern Recognition, Error Detection
Startup: 
Sigillium
Cinque Terre

Vonovia

Service Provider Monitoring
Probability Distribution | Correlation Analysis | Cluster Analysis
Startup: 
Okeanos Consulting GbR
Cinque Terre

RAG

“RMP” - Rainfall - Mine Water - Pump
Correlation Analysis | Predictive Data Analysis
Startup: 
Landscape B.V. (NL)
OUR APPROACH TO DATA INNOVATION
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR START-UPS
Access to leading corporate partners and opportunities for long-term collaboration
Receive up to EUR 20,000 in funding to draft a proof of concept – without giving up equity
Real-world use cases and unique datasets from established corporations

WHAT WE OFFER

The large number of industrial businesses located in the Ruhr region and its central location within Europe make the area highly attractive for B2B data start-ups.  

The DataHub Ruhr program offers start-ups access to these companies – and their unique datasets.

The aim of DataHub Ruhr is to foster data-driven innovation by connecting start-ups with established corporations as part of three-month collaborations. Together, they can work to develop and implement profitable, data-driven solutions.

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Felix Schröder
Program Manager DataHub Ruhr

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Felix Schröder
Program Manager DataHub Ruhr

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