GEC Scaling Factory
The Factory Concept

The goal is to enable exponential growth by helping on key operational areas and lead the company to their next investment round.
Membership in the factory programme is by invitation only.
You can apply to become a member. The GEC investment committee will review the business case and assess the innovation and its potential contribution towards the achievement of the SDGs and the international climate targets.
Factory Startups

NANOO
NANOO is the sustainable alternative to conventional heating systems. With infrared and carbon nanotube technology, they achieve the highest levels of efficiency in heat generation, energy consumption and heating cost reduction. Their wall, ceiling and floor heaters are available in a variety of sizes, power ratings and colors.Â

retraced
Supply chain management software. retraced is a cloud-based sustainability management platform that connects fashion and textile companies with all participants in their supply chains on a single digital platform ensuring efficient data exchange and transparency down to the raw material. More information here.

Better Nature
Tempeh is a natural plant-based food that originated in Indonesia over 300 years ago. It is made simply from cultured soybeans and water and it is high in protein, fibre and a source of iron. At Better Nature, they use tempeh to make a range of delicious, nutritious and easy-to-cook foods to help make plant-based eating healthier and more enjoyable.
New Factory Startups Fall 2022
Alver World SA
The microalgae Chlorella is not only a sustainable source of protein but also provides the body with vitamins, minerals, fibers, and amino acids. These substances support the immune system, stimulate brain activity, improve general health, help maintain bone density and vision, and are suitable for skin and hair.
enVerde LLC
enVerde LLC is an early stage clean tech organization focused on the successful commercialization of economically viable and environmentally friendly technologies for energy and chemical applications. Their initial work is focused on waste stream conversion to energy sources (waste-to-energy).
What benefits are Factory companies receiving?
Factory companies can receive up to 200.000 EUR in services from the GEC. The GEC will offer individual investment proposals or jointly invest with an anchor investor, using a broad range of instruments ranging from grants, via non-dilutive loans to participative schemas.
The GEC will look at all barriers to scale, and tailor its services to deliver concrete solutions for the most pressing needs of its portfolio companies together with its network of senior subject matter experts.
Sustainability Services
What impact do we have on our direct customers?
And indirectly?​
How can we quantify this?
Tech Scaling Services
How do I secure lab access?
How can I get from lab level output to industrial scale production lots?
Market Access Services
Which potential customers should I sell to in NRW, Germany, Europe?
Should I create a direct sales operations or should I partner with someone?
Funding Services
Is my business plan convincing?
What terms are available and acceptable?
Which investors are right for me?
Growing Abroad Services
Which countries to target?
How to build up operations?
How to handle tax and transfer pricing?
IP and Legal Services
How can I protect my innovation?​
Should I file for a patent?
Which contracts should I use?
IT Backbone Services
Which systems will help me scale my operations?
How can I automate my processes and sell better?
Soft Landing Services
Which permits do I need and how do I get approval?
How to staff up here?
How can I get people successfully established here?