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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.
Check out our program
You’re a team of 2+ with strong tech and industry backgrounds, a tested MVP, and a deep tech product aligned with Fraunhofer HHI areas – ready to commit full-time, with no prior private investment.
Here’s the Breakdown:
Our full-time program runs for 1 year, extendable to 2 years.
Leverage Fraunhofer HHI’s expertise Access to cutting-edge research facilities and technology know-how. Leverage 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 We hire your core team of 3, including 1 co-founder, and provide full-time salaries for 1-2 years.
Founders’ ownership Maintain 100% control of your company, with Fraunhofer taking a minimal virtual share (10% approx).
Network & community Be part of our supportive community in Berlin and beyond. Connect and collaborate with amazing people.
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.
Spin Digital creates advanced software for high-resolution video and media applications, supporting 8K and VR formats. Built on a solid research foundation, they deliver high-performance products for broadcasting, streaming, and video production.
hoopooh supports daycare teachers through their speech-based AI platform that automates administrative tasks, tracks child development, and improves parent-teacher communication. They are also developing an explainable AI to help teachers make better observations and personalize learning.
Join our talent network. Be the first to know about co-founding and job opportunities in our startups.
(No spam, just handpicked opportunities that match your expertise and interests).
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.
If you’re building something truly groundbreaking we’d still love to hear about it. But please ensure your project aligns with Fraunhofer HHI’s technologies.
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.
[Wednesday] May 28th, 5-8PM
Where the brightest minds from startups, research, and industry are at the forefront of innovation. 🎤Held every month at Fraunhofer HHI, this event features a stellar lineup of deep tech startups pitching their freshest ideas to our jury and audience. Be the first to meet these startups even before they’re on the market.
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[Tuesday] June 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!
[Thursday] June 19th, 5-8PM
Where the brightest minds from startups, research, and industry are at the forefront of innovation. 🎤Held every month at Fraunhofer HHI, this event features a stellar lineup of deep tech startups pitching their freshest ideas to our jury and audience. Be the first to meet these startups even before they’re on the market.
Get your tickets! - 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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