RWTH Innovation
University technology transfer
Idea generation programme (4 times a year, 10 teams), incubation programme (twice a year, 12 deep-tech teams), and 6 expert hubs.
Explore a city
FinTech & InsurTech in Aachen
FinTech & InsurTech in Aachen, explored through local organisations and team conversations.
A sample day
09:30
Market overview and trends
A briefing on the FinTech market in Aachen: who are the key players, and which partnership models work?
11:00
Visit a FinTech
Visit a FinTech or InsurTech company. No sales presentation; speak with the product and technology teams.
13:00
Lunch with founders
An informal lunch with founders from FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech.
15:00
Deep dive: RegTech and AI
A workshop on KYC automation, AI in claims or embedded finance, shaped around your focus.
17:00
Innovation Dinner
A shared dinner for deeper conversations and concrete next steps.
What your team can explore
- Which customer task does the product make easier, faster or more transparent?
- How do providers combine innovation with trust, security and regulatory requirements?
- Which partnership or integration would be essential for a real-world test?
A route shaped around your question
We select relevant organisations and conversations around the question your team brings. The final route depends on the topic, availability and the people who can contribute.
Plan a conversation →Ecosystem organisations
Collective Incubator
Makerspace
4,000+ sq m of space. Coworking, prototyping workshops, 3D printing, film and recording studios.
digitalHub Aachen
Innovation hub
250+ member organisations. Four-month incubator programme.
Companies in the local ecosystem
Cylib
CleanTech / circular economy
Battery recycling innovation developed as an RWTH spin-off.
CarboScreen
Industrial AI
AI monitoring for carbon-fiber production. High-tech manufacturing.
FloodWaive
Climate tech / AI
AI-powered flood forecasting. Spin-off Award 2024/25.
NAION.TECH
Deep tech / advanced materials
Smart filtration materials. Winner of the RWTH Innovation Award.
Userflix
SaaS / AI
AI platform for user research and testing.
“The safari gave us unique access to the RWTH ecosystem.”
About the topic
Questions about FinTech Safari
Who is this Safari for?
For leaders in banking, insurance and wealth management who want first-hand insight into the FinTech market.
Which companies will we visit?
That depends on your priorities. We curate every Safari individually. Typical partners include neobanks, InsurTechs, RegTechs and payment startups.
How long does a Safari take?
A full-day programme is the standard. A group dinner in the evening can be arranged on request. We shape multi-day programmes around the brief.
Should we focus on InsurTech or FinTech?
Cologne for InsurTech, Düsseldorf for corporate FinTech, and Frankfurt for banking and RegTech. We also organize tours in other cities.
Explore with your team