Deep tech has the power to solve our biggest problems. But the science needed rarely leaves the lab. We're unlocking Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute's world-class research for founders, empowering them to build the companies that will shape a new European economy.
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This is our call-to-arms; we’ve found the research with the highest potential at Fraunhofer HHI and are looking for the founders brave enough to dive in and build deep tech with us.
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We give founders rare access to one of Europe’s top research institutes, Fraunhofer HHI. Work directly with leading researchers and scientists in AI, quantum, photonics, video & imaging, and wireless communications to build startups with real technical depth, defensibility, and IP edge.
Build your startup on exclusive IP and patents, working directly with the researchers behind it.
Use lab infrastructure and equipment that’s normally out of reach for early-stage teams.
We cover your founding team’s salaries for up to 12 months, so you can fully focus on building.
No licensing fees. Clean cap tables through virtual shares.
Hands-on help with product, strategy, and fundraising.
Access to our insider network for capital and traction.
"Silicon Allee has supported us from the beginning, and we genuinely love the team! Since joining, we’ve raised investment, grown our product, and connected with people who truly believe in what we’re building."
"What sets Silicon Allee apart is how genuinely invested they are in your success. They helped us sharpen our vision, ask the hard questions, and prepare for what comes next. If you're a founder in Berlin, this is where you want to be."
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"By bridging the gap between startup expertise and Fraunhofer HHI’s incredible technical resources, Silicon Allee has given us the tools to turn complex research into a thriving business."
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