Our Mission
At LAB 1720, we support founders/ start-ups who have the drive and grit it takes to turn an idea into a business.
You walk through the world with open eyes and can't help but notice pain points, market gaps, and new solutions. Over time you have developed a backlog of start-up ideas? Perhaps you have already taken the first steps to validate the start-up idea?
We think it is about time you turn your idea into a successful start-up.
Note: We support founders with start-ups in every phase from the idea stage to "Incubation & Launch".
Why we are different
We help remarkable talents to become successful founders. Our all-inclusive package equips founders with everything they need to turn the first spark into a scalable digital business.
Your journey after the application
We invite remarkable talent for a first virtual cup of coffee to get to know each other better.
In the second phase, we want to better understand how you validate and assess your business idea. If we are convinced that you have what it takes to become a LAB 1720 founder/ start-up, we plan your kick-off date and staff your team with complementary skills.
About us
LAB 1720 is a joined incubator and accelerator by Aschendorff NEXT and 1648 Factory. 1648 Factory is a remote-first innovation factory with hubs in Münster, Berlin, Lisbon, and Lviv in Ukraine. The 1648 Factory ecosystem includes Product, Design, Venture Architecture, and Engineering resources as well as industry experts, serial founders, and investors.
Aschendorff NEXT is the corporate venture capital unit of Aschendorff Group - a large media company based in Münster, Germany. Aschendorff NEXT has an exceptional track record of identifying and investing in start-ups with digital business models and promising growth prospects.