Building deep tech startups backed by global research leaders.

 

We like our tech like we like our bass. 🔊

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 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’re an early-stage deep tech startup, who have already formed a team and built an MVP.

Our program uses both Silicon Allee and Fraunhofer HHI’s resources, expertise, and connections to refine your business model, securing funding, and drive market disruption.

Applications now open!

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.

 

 

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