Building deep tech startups that create real-world impact.
We help founders build businesses that solve tomorrow’s problems. 🌍
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 new-gen accelerator program for deep tech & AI startups, in partnership with one of Germany’s biggest research organizations; Fraunhofer’s Heinrich Hertz Institute.
Our program
Accelerating deep tech & AI startups 🚀
You’ve already formed your dream team, built an MVP and maybe even raised a little funding. We’re here to take your startup to the next level. We help refine your business model, securing funding, and drive market disruption. Benefit from both Silicon Allee and Fraunhofer HHI’s resources, expertise, and connections for success.
Applications now open!
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Here’s the Breakdown:
Our full-time program runs for 1 year, extendable to 2 years.
Accelerate your growth Refine your business model, secure funding, and maximize your growth potential.
Sleek workspace A stylish office space for you and your crew, just a stone’s throw from Tiergarten.
Financial support An average of €500k in non-cash investment, including salaries for your team for up to 2 years.
Founders’ ownership Maintain 100% control of your company, with Fraunhofer taking a minimal virtual share (10-20%). Check our FAQs page for more info.
Expert mentorship Gain access to our treasure trove of seasoned advisors and industry experts.
Network & community  Be part of our supportive community in Berlin and beyond. Connect and collaborate with amazing people.
Cutting-edge tech Lasers, supercomputers, and robot dogs! If you crave nerdy toys, we’ve got you covered—or we can build them! 🤖
ℹ️ Visit our FAQs page to find out more and check out our Application Guide.
Robots? Lasers? Teleportation? We’re not kidding.
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:
AI
Generative AI, machine learning, robotics.
Think AI-personalized cancer treatment, robots for home care, AI-optimized energy grids.
Video & Imaging
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.
Connectivity
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.
Photonics (Light)
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.
…other moonshot ideas đź”
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.
Our portfolio
Since 2011, our mission has been to bring passionate people together to help them build awesome businesses.
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 €50M to date.
Upcoming events
[Thursday] July 25th 5 - 8pm
Deep Tech Night – July edition
Dive into an exciting showcase of deep tech startups and connect with the community in our new event series. 🎤 Witness a stellar lineup of 4 startups pitch their freshest ideas to our jury of VCs. Be the first to meet our startups before they’re even on the market.
Get your tickets!
[Tuesday] August 6th, 9 - 11am
Monthly Meet Up – August edition
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!
[Thursday] August 29th, 9am - 9pm
Deep Tech Night – Hackathon edition
Do you want to build a new company in deep tech but are still looking for that killer, cutting-edge idea? 🚀In this edition of Deep Tech Night, we are bringing like-minded innovators together to hack a pitch deck! With the guidance of our experienced coaches, these pitch decks will be presented to our jury and audience later that evening. Sign to our newsletter to be notified when tickets go live!
Get your tickets - coming soon!
[Tuesday] September 3rd, 9 - 11am
Monthly Meet Up – September edition
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. Sign up to our Newsletter to be notified when September tickets go live!
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Last Thursday of every month
🎤 Apply to Pitch
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
Apply to Pitch
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