REGINA e.V.

What REGINA e.V. does

REGINA e.V. (Regionaler Industrieclub Informatik Aachen) is an independent, member-owned German non-profit association (eingetragener Verein, registered at AG Aachen VR 2838) founded in 1998 in Aachen. It functions as a regional IT cluster network that aggregates approximately 115-120 institutional members spanning IT companies, educational institutions (RWTH Aachen, FH Aachen), and major research institutes (Forschungszentrum Jülich, Fraunhofer IPT), plus public-sector partners such as IHK Aachen and Stadt Aachen. The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; its core function is facilitating dialogue and collaboration across the tripartite industry-academia-research interface through a portfolio of programs.

Its service portfolio consists of recurring networking formats (Management-Treffs, Kaminabende, social events, HR Cafés, ICT-trend lectures), talent-pipeline initiatives ('Aachen - That's IT' campaign, 'Nacht der Unternehmen' / Night of Companies, Jobcaching-Rundfahrt, '5x5 - Welcome to Aachen'), the 'Career by click' program that routes one application to over 100 member employers, youth outreach (Roboterwettbewerb, GoIT), an annual Quality of Life study, and participation in the EU/NRW-funded EDIH Rheinland digital innovation hub. Distribution is multi-channel, combining a website (regina.ac), LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, a weekly newsletter, and physical events.

The business model is a subscription-style recurring membership model billed annually, with tiered benefits including event access, partner-organization reach (GI-RIA, BITMi, international IT clusters), member-to-member coaching, and newsletter inclusion. Membership fees are not publicly disclosed and must be requested via the website. The association is governed by a board led by Chairman Hajo Noerenberg with Prof. Stefan Kowalewski and Michael E. Wallrath as deputies, and managed operationally by Managing Director Daria Adenaw. No funding rounds, parent company, or external equity ownership have been identified.

Name

REGINA e.V.

Legal name

REGINA e.V.

Website

https://regina.ac

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

REGINA e.V. is an independent, member-funded non-profit association founded in 1998 that operates as the regional IT cluster network in Aachen, Germany, connecting ~115-120 IT companies, universities, and research institutes through events, career programs, and partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association / IT Network Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Skills & Innovation Partnerships (EDADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Recruitment Events, Fairs & Webinar Platforms (EDAIACAF), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• IT cluster network
• Regional industry association
• ICT networking events
• Technology transfer association
• Industry academia collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: REGINA e.V. operates as a registered association (e.V.) funded primarily through membership fees from IT companies, educational institutions, and research organizations in the Aachen region. The association offers various membership tiers with benefits including networking events, access to partner organizations, coaching, and weekly newsletters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

REGINA e.V. is an independent, membership-based IT cluster network (REGionaler INdustrieclub Informatik Aachen) that brings together IT companies, educational institutions, and research institutes in the Aachen region to foster dialogue and collaboration. It delivers value through regular networking events (Management-Treffs, Kaminabende, workshops), career matchmaking programs (such as 'Career by click' and 'Nacht der Unternehmen'), youth IT initiatives, and partnerships with national and European IT organizations. The association does not sell software or hardware products; its core offering is community facilitation and coordinated engagement among regional ICT stakeholders.

Product overview

REGINA e.V. (Regionaler Industrieclub Informatik Aachen) is an independent network organization for the ICT sector, not a traditional product company. It operates as a membership-based association connecting over 120 IT companies, educational institutions, and research organizations in the Aachen region. The organization offers networking services through events (Management-Treffs, Kaminabende, workshops), career services (Aachen - That's IT campaign, 1 Application - 100 Employers), youth IT support (robot competitions, GoIT), and participates in the EDIH Rheinland for AI/digitalization support. The core offering is community facilitation and dialogue between regional IT stakeholders rather than standalone software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• REGINA Membership Program Annual subscription membership connecting organizations to the Aachen IT cluster network, providing access to networking events, partner organizations (GI-RIA, BITMi, international IT clusters), member-to-member coaching, and a weekly IT/digitalization newsletter.
• REGINA Event Formats (Management-Treffs, Kaminabende, Workshops, HR Café) Series of networking and knowledge-exchange events including management meetings, fireside evenings, HR cafés, workshops, and lectures on current ICT trends, held for members and invited guests.
• Career by Click ('1 Application - 100 Employers') Career matchmaking service where job seekers submit one application to REGINA, which is then distributed to interested member companies among over 100 potential employers in the Aachen IT region.
• Recruitment Events (Nacht der Unternehmen, Jobcaching-Rundfahrt, 5x5 Welcome to Aachen) Recruitment-oriented events connecting IT professionals and students with member companies through company nights, job-hunting tours, and newcomer welcome programs.
• EDIH Rheinland Participation Services Digitalization support services delivered through the European Digital Innovation Hub Rheinland consortium, helping SMEs, startups, and public sector organizations adopt AI technologies and digitalize processes, services, and products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Career by click program enables job seekers to reach 100+ potential employers with one application
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EDIH Rheinland (European Digital Innovation Hub)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREGINA e.V. participates in the EDIH Rheinland, a collaboration of RWTH Aachen chairs, research institutions, non-profit associations, and public administration. The EDIH focuses on knowledge transfer, helping SMEs, startups, and public sector with digitalization of processes, services, and products through AI technologies. Funded by the European Union and the Ministry of Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia.
• GI-RIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccess to the partner organization GI-RIA provides REGINA members with additional networking opportunities and resources from the national computer science association.
• Bundesverband IT-Mittelstand e.V. (BITMi)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerREGINA members have access to resources and support from BITMi, the national association for IT SMEs in Germany.
• International IT ClustersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREGINA provides access to IT clusters from neighboring countries, facilitating cross-border networking and collaboration in the Euregio region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hamburg@work: Hamburg-based cluster network for the digital and media industry, connecting companies, research, and policy. Directly comparable as a regional cluster organization supporting IT/digital economy.
• Software-Cluster: German research and industry cluster for software-intensive systems, bridging academia and enterprise. Closely comparable as a structured cluster connecting IT research institutions and corporate members.
• Silicon Saxony e.V. Regional IT/tech cluster network based in Dresden, Germany, connecting industry, research, and academia — directly comparable in structure and mission to REGINA's IT cluster model in the Aachen region.
• CyberForum e.V. Karlsruhe-based IT entrepreneur and business network association; one of Germany's largest regional tech networks. Highly comparable as a regional cluster-driven community for IT companies and talent.
• Silicon Alps Cluster: Austrian tech cluster in the Alpine region connecting electronics, microelectronics, and IT — comparable as a cross-border regional IT cluster network with industry-academia partnerships.

Others

• IHK Aachen: Aachen Chamber of Commerce serving ~84,000 members in the region. Overlaps with REGINA's membership base and serves as an ecosystem-level partner in the same geography.
• Initiative D21: Germany's largest digital society initiative bringing together business, academia, government, and civil society for digitalization. Adjacent to REGINA in bridging industry-academia-policy on IT topics.

Broad incumbents

• eco – Verband der Internetwirtschaft e.V. German internet industry association covering ISPs, cloud, and digital infrastructure. Comparable as a national membership association for the broader IT/internet sector with regional chapter structures.
• Bitkom e.V. Germany's largest digital industry association representing thousands of digital companies. Comparable as a broad-incumbent membership organization serving IT companies and policymakers.
• BITMi – Bundesverband IT-Mittelstand e.V. National German association for IT SMEs. Already a REGINA GTM partner; comparable as a broader-incumbent umbrella organization representing IT SMEs at the federal level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3XWbye14pR9oHMCUQ-jxig
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regina-e-v
• Instagraminstagram.com/regina_ev_aachen
• TikToktiktok.com/@aachen_makes_it

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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