Open applications
Discover our current Open Calls and find the programme that fits your idea, research or ambition. Apply now and take your next step towards real-world impact.
Explore our open calls
BRYCK Hackathon
// March 1 // Application deadline
// March 25 & 26 // Programme (on-site)
Take your research idea beyond theory. At the BRYCK Hackathon, you’ll spend two intensive days working on early innovation concepts, exploring concrete use cases and assessing their potential industry relevance. Together with peers, founders and experts, you’ll sharpen your idea and gain clarity on its next steps toward application.
BRYCK Chemistry Challenge
// March 1 // Application deadline
// March 25 & 26 // Programme (on-site)
Fossil-based chemistry, plastic waste and fragile global supply chains pose growing challenges for the economy and the planet. In the BRYCK Chemistry Challenge, you’ll develop solutions in bioeconomy, circularity or new material and supply chain models. Together with experts, you’ll turn early ideas into a focused problem–solution fit and a pitch-ready concept in just two days.
BRYCK Energy Challenge
// March 1 // Application deadline
// March 25 & 26 // Programme (on-site)
Making energy assets smarter and more efficient requires new, data-driven approaches. In the BRYCK Energy Challenge, you’ll work on concrete use cases around performance optimization, maintenance and savings potential in industrial and public settings. Together with industry experts, you’ll shape early ideas into validated solution concepts with a clear problem–solution fit in just two days.
BRYCK PropTech Challenge
// March 1 // Application deadline
// March 25 & 26 // Programme (on-site)
Decarbonising existing buildings is a pressing challenge for the real estate sector today. In the BRYCK PropTech Challenge, you’ll develop solutions around innovative heating systems and energy efficiency in the built environment. Together with industry experts, you’ll turn early ideas into a focused problem–solution fit and a pitch-ready concept in just two days.
BRYCK Pilot | Water Inflow Prediction
// March 20 // Application deadline
// Mid April // Programme kick-off (on-site)
You are developing predictive solutions for water inflow or intelligent water management and ready to validate your technology in a real industrial setting? In this 6-month venture client program with RAG Aktiengesellschaft, you’ll test your solution to forecast mine water inflow in former shafts using real operational data. Collaborate closely with industry experts, and build a validated industrial use case that strengthens your market position.
BRYCK Energy Accelerator
// March 9 // Application deadline
// April 16 // Programme kick-off (on-site)
Taking your energy startup from first traction to scalable growth takes structured validation and market access. In the BRYCK Accelerator, you’ll sharpen your product–market fit, refine your go-to-market strategy and prepare for growth and investment. Together with business mentors, industry experts and corporates, you’ll work on the most pressing challenges of your venture — resulting in a clear, actionable roadmap for scaling in energy markets.
BRYCK PropTech Accelerator
// March 9 // Application deadline
// April 16 // Programme kick-off (on-site)
Scaling your PropTech startup from early traction to sustainable growth requires structured validation and strong market access. In the BRYCK PropTech Accelerator, you’ll sharpen your product–market fit, refine your go-to-market strategy, and get ready for growth and investment. Together with business mentors, industry experts, and corporates, you’ll tackle your key challenges — resulting in a clear, actionable roadmap for scaling in real estate markets.