Deadline Nov 26.
Germany has gone all-in on deep tech, and so have we. Technology like AI and Quantum Computing will shape the future of the European economy.
Check out our startup program for deep tech & AI startups, in partnership with one of Germany’s biggest research organizations; Fraunhofer’s Heinrich Hertz Institute.
Flybionic develops long-range autonomous drones, the size of a pigeon, for emergency response and infrastructure monitoring, utilizing cellular networks and BVLOS technology to deliver real-time insights and enhance operational safety.
NepTune is a gamified AI app that teaches kids to play instruments through engaging gameplay, correcting posture and notes while providing personalized lessons via subscription and school integration.
Check out our program
Applications now open! Deadline Nov 26.
Here’s the Breakdown:
Our full-time program runs for 1 year, extendable to 2 years.
Access to Fraunhofer HHI’s Technology Access to cutting-edge research facilities and technology. Leverage their patents and expertise to enhance your products.
Sleek workspace A stylish office space for you and your crew, just a stone’s throw from Tiergarten.
Financial support Non-cash investment including full-time salaries for your team for 1-2 years, (up to €500k).
Founders’ ownership Maintain 100% control of your company, with Fraunhofer taking a minimal virtual share (10% approx). Check our FAQs page for more info.
Network & community Be part of our supportive community in Berlin and beyond. Connect and collaborate with amazing people.
ℹ️ Visit our FAQs page to find out more and check out our Application Guide.
Thanks to Fraunhofer HHI, we have a ton of cutting-edge tech in-house, we’re looking for the next generation of entrepreneurs to build startups using it:
Generative AI, machine learning, robotics.
Think AI-personalized cancer treatment, robots for home care, AI-optimized energy grids.
VR, AR, 3D, 4D, sensors, streaming, biometrics.
Think smart glasses for language translation, drone delivery with obstacle detection, VR training simulations, thermal imaging to detect wildlife poachers.
Wireless communications like 5G, 6G, even drones.
Think autonomous vehicles, earth-to-space energy transmission, haptic feedback gloves for remote surgery, immediate disaster relief communication systems.
Using lasers, fiber-optics, quantum components, batteries
Think ultra-secure data transmission, photonic computer components, EV battery monitoring and up-cycling, advanced LiDAR systems for faster autonomous vehicles.
Don’t feel limited by these categories. If you’re building something truly groundbreaking we’d still love to hear about it.
We specifically love these industry verticals:
Energy, climate, healthcare, agriculture, education, urban tech, B2B services, and any sector ripe for disruption with these technologies.
From 2019 to 2023 we supported 25 impact-focused businesses, and over 60 founders grow from an idea to launch through our Berlin Founders Fund. With the support of the non-equity funding and the daily advice from our network. They have raised over €100M to date.
[Friday] November 15th, 5-7PM
Forget boring pitches - this is Pitch & Pizza. 🍕
Are you curious about what happens when Italian passion meets Berlin’s tech scene? 🤌🤌
Join us for an intimate night of unexpected pitches from 10 Italian startups eager to break into the German market and shake things up! 🎤
Get tickets here!
[Tuesday] December 3rd, 9-11AM
The Monthly Meetup is the longest running tech & startup community event in Berlin - connecting founders, mentors, investors, innovators and change makers. Join us to share your ideas, needs and advice with fellow founders, mentors, investors and experts.
Get tickets here - coming soon!
Last Thursday of every month
Do you have a Deep Tech or AI startup? Pitch at one of our Deep Tech Nights in front of a live audience of hundreds of peers, experts and investors in the tech space, and hear from a jury of deep tech investors.
5 mins pitch / 5 min Q&A
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