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Organisation
Profile
1.5° Ventures is a venture builder that works with mission-driven founders and founding teams to compliment and accelerate their development and the deployment of their technology to effectively combate climate change.
Contact person
Dr. Julian Weisbrod
Entrepreneur and Business Angel
Details
Topics
Technology
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2021
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Climate tech Startups
What do they offer?
1.5° Ventures brings everything needed to successfully launch and scale effective climate tech start-ups
What is their impact?
The firm is dedicated to backing startups that are developing technologies and business models capable of achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, with the overarching goal of contributing to the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C.
Track Record
Portfolio companies: e.g. Spark e-Fuels, ecolocked, Wedosolar
How to get involved?
1.5° Ventures
Venture Builder (Corporate Innovation)
1.5° Ventures is a venture builder that works with mission-driven founders and founding teams to compliment and accelerate their development and the deployment of their technology to effectively combate climate change.
Technology
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
2bX Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage UrbanTech startups, with a mission to transform urban living through innovation and sustainable technologies.
Contact person
Mark Harré
Co-Founder & General Partner
Details
Topics
Urban Development
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2022
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Up to € 2 million
Financial Volume
Target Group
Early-stage UrbanTech startups in Europe with innovative solutions for urban living and sustainability.
What do they offer?
2bX Ventures offers funding, strategic advice, and a strong network to UrbanTech startups focused on transforming cities through sustainable technologies and innovative solutions.
What is their impact?
The firm aims to contribute to the development of smart, sustainable cities by investing in startups that address the most pressing urban challenges, such as climate change, mobility, and resource management.
Track Record
2bX has invested in several promising startups, including JUCR, Infrared City, and Predium, contributing to their growth and success in the UrbanTech space.
How to get involved?
2bX Ventures
VC / Investors / Angels
2bX Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage UrbanTech startups, with a mission to transform urban living through innovation and sustainable technologies.
Urban Development
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
50Hertz operates the electricity transmission system in the north and east of Germany, managing a high voltage grid to ensure energy supply and support the energy transition.
Contact person
Stefan Kapferer
CEO
Details
Topics
Infrastructure
Energy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2002
Employees
1,000+
Organizational structure
Owned by Eurogrid GmbH, a subsidiary of Elia Group (80%) and KfW Bankengruppe (20%)
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
What do they offer?
What is their impact?
50Hertz plays a crucial role in Germany's energy transition by managing a grid that transmits a growing share of renewable energy.
Track Record
50Hertz operates over 10,600 kilometers of transmission lines and serves over 18 million people. They are involved in significant projects like Ostwind 1, 2, and 3, and the Hansa PowerBridge, showcasing their extensive work in grid expansion and renewable energy integration
How to get involved?
50Hertz
Utilities
50Hertz operates the electricity transmission system in the north and east of Germany, managing a high voltage grid to ensure energy supply and support the energy transition.
Infrastructure
Energy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
AENU is an Article 9 climate tech VC fund focused on early-stage companies in northern Europe specializing in the energy transition and carbon economy.
Contact person
Fabian Heilemann
Founder & CEO
Details
Topics
Energy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2022
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Investors: Institutional Limited Partners such as EIF, KfW Capital, Bertelsmann, Rentenbank, alongside well-known serial entrepreneurs Lawrence Leuschner (TIER), Anna Alex (Planetly), Michael Wax (Forto), Niklas Zennström (Skype) and family offices like E.R. Capital Holding.
About
Fund Size
€ 170 million
Ticket Size
Initial investments of € 1 million to 4 million
Financial Volume
Target Group
The fund focuses on Seed and Series A investments in climate technologies in Northern Europe.
What do they offer?
AENU brings significant value to its portfolio founders through personalized guidance from experienced entrepreneurs with a proven track record in building unicorns and successful exits. Their unique Impact-as-a-Service offering covers key areas like impact measurement, reporting, Life-Cycle Assessments (LCAs), CSRD-readiness, and Theory of Change (ToC) development.
What is their impact?
AENU drives systemic transformation in venture capital towards impact, accessibility and stakeholder-alignment. They are an impact technology fund aligned with Article 9 SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation).
Track Record
Portfolio: early success stories including Alcemy (low-carbon cement), Monta (e-charging software), Ocell (sustainable forestry), Trawa (energy management) and HomeTree (home decarbonization).
How to get involved?
AENU
VC / Investors / Angels
AENU is an Article 9 climate tech VC fund focused on early-stage companies in northern Europe specializing in the energy transition and carbon economy.
Energy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
adelphi is an independent think tank and consultancy for climate, environment, and development.
Contact person
Mikael P. Henzler
CEO
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2001
Employees
200–500
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Governments, international organizations, NGOs, and the private sector.
What do they offer?
adelphi offers policy analysis, strategy consulting, and project management in the fields of climate, environment, and development.
What is their impact?
adelphi enhances global sustainability and resilience by providing expert knowledge and innovative solutions.
Track Record
Worked with organizations such as the European Union, WWF, and World Bank.
How to get involved?
Adelphi
Consulting
Research / Academia / Universities
adelphi is an independent think tank and consultancy for climate, environment, and development.
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Established in 2008, Apricum is a globally active transaction advisory and strategy consulting firm dedicated to the cleantech industry. With a team of experts bringing decades of technical experience along with top-tier management, consulting, and finance skills, Apricum empowers clients to drive and accelerate the energy transition
Contact person
Nikolai Dobrott
Managing Partner
Details
Topics
Technology
Sustainability
Energy
Mobility & Transport
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2008
Employees
51–100
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Cleantech investors – private equity and venture capitalist firms Oil, gas and energy companies Utilities and Independent Power Producers Cleantech startups Industrial conglomerates from across the cleantech space
What do they offer?
Apricum offers strategic consulting, transaction advisory services, and specialized technical expertise within the cleantech sector. Their expertise covers the entire value chain, providing a thorough understanding of market dynamics, key drivers, and economic factors, paired with in-depth, engineering-level technical insights.
What is their impact?
Apricum drives the global energy transition by blending the cleantech industry’s best knowledge and expertise with strategic and transaction advice to empower clients with the tools they need to become successful energy transition accelerators.
Track Record
Notable clients include: 1Komma5, Aramco, Asahi Kasei, BMW, Blackstone, BP, Eos, Equinor, Exon Mobile, Haniel, Homsphere, Insolight, LG, Meyer Burger, Neom, Next Energy Capital, Rolls Royce, Scatec, Sonnen, UBS, Umicore, Uniper, Upside, Vattenfall, Voltalia
How to get involved?
Apricum
Consulting
Established in 2008, Apricum is a globally active transaction advisory and strategy consulting firm dedicated to the cleantech industry. With a team of experts bringing decades of technical experience along with top-tier management, consulting, and finance skills, Apricum empowers clients to drive and accelerate the energy transition
Technology
Sustainability
Energy
Mobility & Transport
Organisation
Profile
Arepo is a research and consulting company active in the fields of sustainable energy, renewables and climate change.
Contact person
Dr. Christine Wörlen
Managing Director & Founder
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2009
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Governments, corporations, NGOs, and institutions.
What do they offer?
Arepo provides expertise in energy transition, climate policy, and sustainability strategies.
What is their impact?
Arepo facilitates the shift towards sustainable energy systems and climate resilience through strategic consulting.
Track Record
Notable clients include: GIZ GmbH, Z-U-G gGmbH, BMWi
How to get involved?
Arepo
Consulting
Arepo is a research and consulting company active in the fields of sustainable energy, renewables and climate change.
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein is a full-service business law firm with over 100 lawyers, notaries, and tax advisors, providing legal services across multiple sectors.
Contact
Contact person
Dr. Robert Šafran
Managing Partner
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
over 90 years of history
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
Supported by a network of offices in Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Leer, and Dresden.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Businesses, startups, public authorities, and private clients
What do they offer?
Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein offers comprehensive legal services including corporate law, M&A, real estate, maritime law, tax law, and dispute resolution.
What is their impact?
The firm supports clients in navigating complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance and facilitating business growth.
Track Record
Recognized as one of the top 100 legal firms in Germany, with a strong presence in key business locations.
How to get involved?
Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein
Legal Advise
Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein is a full-service business law firm with over 100 lawyers, notaries, and tax advisors, providing legal services across multiple sectors.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
Avant Now is an accelerator that focuses on advancing startups with cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models. The program is designed to help founders accelerate their growth, refine their strategies, and connect with key industry players.
Contact person
Viktoria Trosien
CEO, Founder & Startup Coach
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Technology
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2023
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
The program is financed by the City of Berlin and the European Social Fund.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Startups receive a mix of support including equity-free funding up to 105.000 € per team
Target Group
Early-stage startups with a prototype or MVP ready to scale, particularly those focused on sustainable ecological or social impact. Conditions: You are based in Berlin or ready to move here. You are either about to be ready to incorporate, eg. proven by a tested MVP or if your startup already exists it did not yet generate revenues and is not yet economically active. You did not yet receive other startup funding/grant. (This means, they can not support you, if you received eg. Berlin Startup Grant or Exist before.) Prioritization of teams with at least two co-founders, strong solo founders also accepted.
What do they offer?
Avant Now offers startups a comprehensive acceleration program, including mentorship, access to capital, and connections to a network of industry leaders. The program is designed to support early-stage companies in scaling their innovations and reaching new markets. Part of the program is coaching, mentorship, peer-learning, office space, networking events, and a workspace at betahaus in the center of Berlin
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to drive innovation by empowering startups to bring their cutting-edge technologies to market, contributing to the growth of the startup ecosystem.
Track Record
Has supported over 15 startups
How to get involved?
The application process involves completing an online application form where you are asked about your idea, impact, business model and team. Selected applicants will be invited for a first interview round. From these, selected applicants are invited to the next interview round. In each interview you are asked to present your idea with a pitch deck in max. 3 to 5 min, followed by questions. Next cohort: 1.9.2024. Application deadlines end 1.5 months before a cohort start. Accelerator program runs for 6 months and is expendable to up to 12 months.
Avant now
Accelerator / Incubator
Avant Now is an accelerator that focuses on advancing startups with cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models. The program is designed to help founders accelerate their growth, refine their strategies, and connect with key industry players.
Sustainability
Technology
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
The BHT Startup Hub supports students, alumni, and staff of the Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT) in founding and developing their own startups. The hub offers resources, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help turn innovative ideas into successful businesses.
Contact person
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
Organizational structure
BHT Startup Hub is part of the Berliner Hochschule für Technik. It is funded by the European Social Fund and the State of Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Students, alumni, and staff of the Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT) with innovative ideas looking to start or develop their own businesses.
What do they offer?
The BHT Startup Hub provides resources, mentoring, individual coaching, team matching and networking opportunities for students, alumni, and staff of BHT who are interested in starting their own businesses. The hub offers workshops, access to industry experts, and support in securing funding.
What is their impact?
The hub aims to foster entrepreneurship within the BHT community by helping innovators turn their ideas into successful startups, contributing to the growth of Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
Track Record
Has supported over 300 entrepreneurs
How to get involved?
Interested participants can reach out to the BHT Startup Hub via email to learn more about the programs offered. Additionally, the hub offers an open consultation hour every Wednesday from 10-12 AM at the BHT campus. You can simply drop by Room K28 (basement level) in the Building Engineering House. This open consultation is available to all who are interested in starting their own business.
BHT Startup Hub
Accelerator / Incubator
The BHT Startup Hub supports students, alumni, and staff of the Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT) in founding and developing their own startups. The hub offers resources, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help turn innovative ideas into successful businesses.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) is an international conference that brings together policymakers, industry representatives, and experts to discuss and promote the global energy transition.
Contact
Contact person
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Date of the Event
March 18–19, 2025
Launch Date
2015
Employees
Organizational structure
Hosted by the Federal Government, supported by the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE), German Solar Association (BSW-Solar), Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena), and eclareon
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Policymakers, industry leaders, experts, and representatives from civil society
What do they offer?
BETD offers a platform for high-level dialogue and exchange on the global energy transition, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
What is their impact?
BETD aims to accelerate the global energy transition by facilitating international cooperation and knowledge sharing among key stakeholders.
Track Record
BETD has hosted over 2,000 participants from more than 90 countries, including ministers and high-level representatives from industry and academia.
How to get involved?
Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD)
Events & Conferences
The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) is an international conference that brings together policymakers, industry representatives, and experts to discuss and promote the global energy transition.
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Berlin Partner for Business and Technology is the economic development corporation of Berlin. It supports companies and investors in establishing and expanding in Berlin, fostering economic growth through innovation and technology transfer.
Contact person
Dr. Stefan Franzke
CEO
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1994
Employees
200–500
Organizational structure
Berlin Partner is supported by the State of Berlin and a network of over 240 companies.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Companies, investors, startups, and scientific institutions looking to establish or expand in Berlin.
What do they offer?
Berlin Partner provides tailored support packages for business relocation, expansion, and innovation projects, including financing, recruitment, and networking services.
What is their impact?
Berlin Partner facilitates the economic development of Berlin by attracting investments, creating jobs, and fostering innovation through strategic partnerships and support services.
Track Record
Berlin Partner has supported numerous projects resulting in significant job creation and investment, including collaborations with Volkswagen and other major corporations.
How to get involved?
Companies can engage with Berlin Partner through their Business Location Center and various cluster initiatives for tailored support and consulting services.
Berlin Partner for Business and Technology
Economic Development Corporation / Softlanding
Berlin Partner for Business and Technology is the economic development corporation of Berlin. It supports companies and investors in establishing and expanding in Berlin, fostering economic growth through innovation and technology transfer.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
The Berlin Startup Unit is the official association of the state of Berlin for improving the political framework conditions for startups in the capital.
Contact person
Marcia Schranner
Coordinator Startups
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2015
Employees
Organizational structure
Berlin Startup Unit is set up by Berlin Partner for Business and Technology
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
startups
What do they offer?
The Berlin Startup Unit aims to institutionalize the exchange between the startup scene and Berlin administration, identify and formulate startup-relevant action needs for Berlin politics, and explore needs and initiate initiatives for the startup scene.
What is their impact?
Track Record
How to get involved?
Berlin Startup Unit
Economic Development Corporation / Softlanding
Ecosystem Builder
The Berlin Startup Unit is the official association of the state of Berlin for improving the political framework conditions for startups in the capital.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
The Berliner Agentur für Elektromobilität (eMO) is a state agency supporting the development and dissemination of innovative, environmentally friendly mobility solutions in the Berlin capital region.
Contact person
Gernot Lobenberg
Manager
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Mobility & Transport
Date of the Event
Launch Date
over 10 years
Employees
Organizational structure
set up by Berlin Partner for Business and Technology
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Businesses, startups, public authorities, and private clients interested in sustainable mobility solutions.
What do they offer?
eMO offers support for the market ramp-up of electromobility, development of charging infrastructures, and the implementation of sustainable mobility management solutions.
What is their impact?
The agency promotes sustainable urban mobility by advancing electromobility solutions and enhancing the charging infrastructure in Berlin.
Track Record
Initiates and supports projects to test and disseminate new mobility solutions, contributing significantly to Berlin's transport revolution.
How to get involved?
Berliner Agentur für Elektromobilität (eMO)
Private / city - initiatives
The Berliner Agentur für Elektromobilität (eMO) is a state agency supporting the development and dissemination of innovative, environmentally friendly mobility solutions in the Berlin capital region.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Mobility & Transport
Organisation
Profile
Berliner Energie und Wärme (BEW) provides climate-friendly district heating and cooling solutions, focusing on the decarbonization of Berlin's heat supply.
Contact person
Christian Feuerherd
CEO
Details
Topics
Infrastructure
Energy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2024
Employees
Organizational structure
Owned by the State of Berlin
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
What do they offer?
What is their impact?
BEW is crucial to Berlin's climate goals, providing the largest district heating system in Western Europe and contributing to the city's energy transition and climate neutrality efforts.
Track Record
The organization is responsible for managing around 500 decentralized energy generation plants and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure reliable energy supply
How to get involved?
Berliner Energie und Wärme (BEW)
Utilities
Berliner Energie und Wärme (BEW) provides climate-friendly district heating and cooling solutions, focusing on the decarbonization of Berlin's heat supply.
Infrastructure
Energy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Berliner Stadtwerke is a public electricity supply company that provides 100% renewable energy solutions and engages in various green energy projects to support Berlin's climate neutrality goals.
Contact person
Kerstin Busch
CEO
Details
Topics
Infrastructure
Energy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2014
Employees
100–200
Organizational structure
Owned by the State of Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Invested over € 135 million since 2014.
Target Group
What do they offer?
What is their impact?
Berliner Stadtwerke contributes significantly to Berlin's climate goals by providing green energy solutions and reducing CO₂ emissions.
Track Record
Berliner Stadtwerke has completed numerous projects, including over 410 solar installations with 33 MW capacity, public e-mobility infrastructure, and significant energy efficiency improvements in Berlin’s public sector
How to get involved?
Berliner Stadtwerke
Utilities
Berliner Stadtwerke is a public electricity supply company that provides 100% renewable energy solutions and engages in various green energy projects to support Berlin's climate neutrality goals.
Infrastructure
Energy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
BVG operates Berlin's public transportation system, including buses, trams, U-Bahn, and ferries, ensuring mobility for millions of residents and visitors.
Contact person
Eva Kreienkamp
CEO
Details
Topics
Infrastructure
Mobility & Transport
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1928
Employees
15,000
Organizational structure
Owned by the State of Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
What do they offer?
What is their impact?
BVG contributes to Berlin’s sustainability goals by offering efficient public transport options and reducing the city's carbon footprint.
Track Record
BVG operates a fleet of over 1,500 vehicles, including buses and trams, serving over 1 billion passengers annually
How to get involved?
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG)
Utilities
BVG operates Berlin's public transportation system, including buses, trams, U-Bahn, and ferries, ensuring mobility for millions of residents and visitors.
Infrastructure
Mobility & Transport
Organisation
Profile
Betahaus provides coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and event spaces for freelancers, startups, and small businesses.
Contact person
Madeleine Gummer v. Mohl
Co-Founder & CEO
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2009
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Freelancers, startups, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and small businesses.
What do they offer?
Betahaus offers coworking spaces, meeting rooms, event spaces, and a community of like-minded professionals.
What is their impact?
Betahaus fosters collaboration and innovation by providing a dynamic work environment that adapts to the needs of modern professionals.
Track Record
Notable members include Blinkist, Coffee Circle, and Lilium.
How to get involved?
Memberships available on a monthly basis, with various plans to suit different needs; event space rental and meeting room bookings also available.
Betahaus
Coworking
Betahaus provides coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and event spaces for freelancers, startups, and small businesses.
Industry Agnostic
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
Bridgemaker is a venture builder that partners with corporations and entrepreneurs to co-create and scale innovative business models, focusing on turning ideas into successful companies.
Contact person
Henrike Luszick
Founder & CEO
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2016
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Corporations and entrepreneurs looking to develop and scale innovative business models, particularly those interested in creating new ventures in partnership with an experienced team.
What do they offer?
Bridgemaker offers end-to-end venture building services, from ideation and market validation to development, scaling, and operational support. They collaborate with corporations to transform ideas into scalable businesses.
What is their impact?
The firm aims to drive corporate innovation by building new ventures that address market needs and create value for both the corporation and the startup ecosystem.
Track Record
Bridgemaker has successfully co-created several ventures across various industries, helping them scale and become independent companies.
How to get involved?
Bridgemaker
Venture Builder (Corporate Innovation)
Bridgemaker is a venture builder that partners with corporations and entrepreneurs to co-create and scale innovative business models, focusing on turning ideas into successful companies.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
The Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. is a network of experienced business angels who provide capital, expertise, and mentorship to innovative startups in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
Contact person
Sebastian Schwenke
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Finance & Investment
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1999
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
BACB operates as a non-profit association supported by its members
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Ranging from € 10,000 to € 250,000
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups and entrepreneurs in the Berlin-Brandenburg region seeking funding and mentorship.
What do they offer?
BACB offers startups access to experienced business angels who provide not only funding but also mentorship and strategic advice, helping startups grow and scale their businesses.
What is their impact?
The club fosters innovation and entrepreneurial activity in the Berlin-Brandenburg region by supporting early-stage companies with the resources they need to succeed.
Track Record
BACB has supported numerous startups across various industries, contributing to the development of a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. Some Portfolio companies: Meloon, ampere.cloud, way
How to get involved?
Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg (BACB)
VC / Investors / Angels
The Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. is a network of experienced business angels who provide capital, expertise, and mentorship to innovative startups in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Finance & Investment
Organisation
Profile
CMS Germany is an international law firm offering comprehensive legal and tax advice across a wide range of sectors and industries.
Contact
Contact person
Dr. Martin Vorsmann
Managing Partner
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1999
Employees
500–1,000
Organizational structure
CMS operates a network of offices across Germany, including Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Cologne, and Düsseldorf.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Businesses, startups, public authorities, and private clients
What do they offer?
CMS Germany offers comprehensive legal services including corporate law, M&A, real estate, tax law, and dispute resolution.
What is their impact?
The firm supports clients in navigating complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance, facilitating business growth, and mitigating risks.
Track Record
CMS Germany has advised numerous high-profile clients and transactions, including KD Pharma Group's acquisition of dsm-firmenich's marine lipids business and RSBG SE's sale of Masco Group to Ardian.
How to get involved?
CMS Germany
Legal Advise
CMS Germany is an international law firm offering comprehensive legal and tax advice across a wide range of sectors and industries.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
Carbon13 is a venture builder focused on addressing the climate crisis by building and investing in startups that have the potential to reduce carbon emissions by gigatonnes.
Contact person
Chris Coleridge
CEO & Co-Founder
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2020
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Entrepreneurs, innovators, and technologists who are passionate about addressing climate change and are seeking to build startups focused on carbon reduction.
What do they offer?
Carbon13 offers a comprehensive venture building program that supports founders from the ideation stage to the creation of a startup, with a focus on developing solutions that can achieve gigatonne-scale carbon reduction.
What is their impact?
The firm is dedicated to creating and scaling ventures that address the climate crisis by significantly reducing global carbon emissions, aiming to build companies that can have a measurable impact on the environment.
Track Record
Carbon13 has supported the creation of several impactful climate tech startups like Adia Thermal, HydraPulse, optimise AI
How to get involved?
Carbon13
Venture Builder (Corporate Innovation)
Carbon13 is a venture builder focused on addressing the climate crisis by building and investing in startups that have the potential to reduce carbon emissions by gigatonnes.
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
CleanTech Marzahn is Berlin’s largest industrial area dedicated to environmentally friendly and resource-saving technologies, providing space for production, industry, and commerce.
Contact person
Details
Topics
Consumer Products
Technology
Mobility & Transport
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2003
Employees
Organizational structure
Managed by WISTA Management GmbH.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Small, medium-sized, and large companies focused on clean technologies, sustainable products, and resource-efficient processes.
What do they offer?
CleanTech Marzahn offers extensive industrial space for companies focused on environmentally friendly technologies, fostering innovation through collaboration between businesses, science, and research.
What is their impact?
CleanTech Marzahn contributes to sustainable development by promoting clean technologies and resource-saving production methods.
Track Record
How to get involved?
CleanTech Marzahn
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
CleanTech Marzahn is Berlin’s largest industrial area dedicated to environmentally friendly and resource-saving technologies, providing space for production, industry, and commerce.
Consumer Products
Technology
Mobility & Transport
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
The Climate Change Center Berlin Brandenburg is an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and knowledge transfer center focused on addressing climate change in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Frank Behrendt
CCC Spokesperson, TU Berlin
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2019
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
Founded by Technische Universität Berlin in cooperation with universities and research institutions in Berlin and Brandenburg. Supported by the Berlin Senate and the Einstein Foundation Berlin.
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Researchers, policymakers, businesses, civil society, and cultural actors involved in climate action and sustainability.
What do they offer?
The Climate Change Center offers a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration on climate-related research and solutions, promoting knowledge transfer and innovation in climate action.
What is their impact?
The CCC contributes to making Berlin and Brandenburg climate-neutral by fostering research and practical solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Track Record
The CCC network includes 14 universities and 27 research institutions, with 38 ongoing projects focused on climate action in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
How to get involved?
Participation through the CCC connect platform, events, and collaborative projects with research institutions and other stakeholders.
Climate Change Center Berlin Brandenburg (CCC)
Research / Academia / Universities
The Climate Change Center Berlin Brandenburg is an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and knowledge transfer center focused on addressing climate change in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
The Climate Tech Hub is a dynamic and innovative network committed to addressing the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with a primary focus on renewable energy solutions. We believe in the power of technology and innovation to combat climate change. We are dedicated to positioning Berlin and Brandenburg as the global epicenter of climate tech innovation and committed to drive positive change on an international scale.
Contact person
Nicole Hiltl
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2010
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
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Startups, established companies, SMEs, research facilities, VCs, policy-makers and other ecosystem players involved in climate technology and sustainability.
What do they offer?
The Climate Tech Hub offers a variety of initiatives to support climate innovation and sustainability. They organize networking events to connect stakeholders in the climate tech sector, delegation trips where companies can scale into international markets, hackathons to support climate innovation and access to international events and conferences to discuss and showcase climate technology.
What is their impact?
The Climate Tech Hub is positioning Berlin as a global leader in climate innovation, fostering sustainable development, and driving positive environmental change through various projects and partnerships.
Track Record
The Climate Tech Hub has a track record of successfully facilitating numerous international events, delegation trips, and networking opportunities aimed at advancing climate technology. They have been instrumental in connecting startups with global markets, fostering international collaboration, and promoting Berlin as a leader in climate innovation.
How to get involved?
Interested companies can become a member to have access to all of Climate Tech Hub's offers.
Climate Tech Hub
Ecosystem Builder
Non-Profit Organizations
The Climate Tech Hub is a dynamic and innovative network committed to addressing the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with a primary focus on renewable energy solutions. We believe in the power of technology and innovation to combat climate change. We are dedicated to positioning Berlin and Brandenburg as the global epicenter of climate tech innovation and committed to drive positive change on an international scale.
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
The ClimateX Accelerator is an 8-month pre-seed startup program for ambitious entrepreneurs working in the fields of Climate Tech, Smart City, and Urban Innovation - addressing the most pressing climate challenges the world is facing today.
Contact person
Darius Moeini
Founder & CEO
Details
Topics
Urban Development
Sustainability
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2024
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
ClimateX Hub is managed by the Berlin Innovation Agency (BIA). Supported by funds from the European Union (European Social Fund) and the State of Berlin.
About
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€ 2,200 per person per month (allowing up to 5 founders per startup) - up to € 88,000 per founding team
Target Group
Early-stage startups focused on climate tech and sustainability, looking to scale their solutions and increase their impact. Criteria: Pre-seed teams: Your company has not been incorporated or it has not yet taken up any economic activity. Funding: You have not received a startup scholarship or EXIST grant before. Engagement: You are dedicated to build the startup full-time. Team set-up: Up to 5 founders in the program who can build the MVP and test the first version in the market. Location: You are based in Berlin or just about to move to Berlin. Focus: Climate oriented startups in the areas of Climate Tech, Smart City, and Urban Innovation (incl. Energy, Mobility, PropTech, Construction, Logistics, Food Systems, Sustainability)
What do they offer?
ClimateX Hub offers startups a comprehensive acceleration program, including mentorship, workshops, access to a co-working space and networking opportunities with industry leaders and investors. The program is tailored to help early-stage startups scale their innovative solutions to climate challenges.
What is their impact?
The Hub aims to empower startups that are developing impactful solutions to climate change, helping them scale their innovations and make a significant contribution to global sustainability efforts.
Track Record
Has supported over 125 founders, over 12 Mil € fundraised
How to get involved?
Each batch lasts 8 months. Next batch not online yet.
Climate X Hub
Accelerator / Incubator
The ClimateX Accelerator is an 8-month pre-seed startup program for ambitious entrepreneurs working in the fields of Climate Tech, Smart City, and Urban Innovation - addressing the most pressing climate challenges the world is facing today.
Urban Development
Sustainability
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
The Clusterkonferenz Energietechnik Berlin-Brandenburg is an annual event focused on advancements and collaborations in the energy sector within the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
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Technology
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2012
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Supported by the European Union and various regional energy organizations.
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Energy professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders
What do they offer?
The conference offers a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing innovations in the energy sector.
What is their impact?
The event aims to foster collaborations and innovations in the energy sector, contributing to the regional energy transition.
Track Record
The 2024 conference hosted around 150 participants and featured several keynote speakers including Wirtschaftssenatorin Franziska Giffey and Brandenburger Wirtschaftsminister Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Steinbach.
How to get involved?
Clusterkonferenz Energietechnik Berlin-Brandenburg
Events & Conferences
The Clusterkonferenz Energietechnik Berlin-Brandenburg is an annual event focused on advancements and collaborations in the energy sector within the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
Technology
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
DB Mindbox operates as the innovation hub of Deutsche Bahn, focusing on fostering collaboration between startups and DB's various business units. The program includes mentorship, access to DB's infrastructure, and opportunities to pilot solutions within the Deutsche Bahn network.
Contact person
Carolin Kodde
Startup & Programm Managerin
Details
Topics
Mobility & Transport
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2015
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
DB Mindbox is part of Deutsche Bahn Group.
About
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€ 25,000 per team with zero equity taken
Target Group
Startups that make technologies, applications, materials or business cases that have the potential to lift DB to the next level and drive the digital transformation at DB business units and organizations. Requirements: Past experiences have shown that you should at least have an MVP or first prototype of your product or service ready so that you can achieve results that it can be assesed after 100 days. Your team must have at least two people in order to participate. Your startup must be a registered company.
What do they offer?
DB Mindbox offers startups a 100-day accelerator program that includes mentorship, access to Deutsche Bahn's infrastructure, and opportunities to pilot and scale solutions within the DB ecosystem. Startups receive funding, workspace in Berlin, and support from DB experts.
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to drive innovation in the mobility and logistics sectors by helping startups develop and implement solutions that can improve efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience within Deutsche Bahn and the broader transportation industry.
Track Record
DB mindbox has organized more then 18 hackathons and advised and supported more than 235 startups with their PoC, 60% of which were chosen to continue their business cooperation with DB.
How to get involved?
Apply for individual use cases described in the call by the deadline indicated for each batch. Your application will be evaluated, and selected startups will be invited to pitch in front of an expert jury. Startups that win over the expert jury will get a spot in the batch and take part in the 100 day program.
DB mindbox
Accelerator / Incubator
Venture Builder (Corporate Innovation)
DB Mindbox operates as the innovation hub of Deutsche Bahn, focusing on fostering collaboration between startups and DB's various business units. The program includes mentorship, access to DB's infrastructure, and opportunities to pilot solutions within the Deutsche Bahn network.
Mobility & Transport
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
The DeepTech & Climate Fonds (DTCF) is an investment fund that focuses on supporting startups and growth companies in the fields of deep tech and climate tech. The fund provides capital and strategic support to companies that are developing innovative technologies with the potential to significantly impact climate change and drive technological advancement.
Contact person
Tobias Faupel
Managing Director
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Topics
Technology
Health & Life Sciences
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
DTCF is financed by Zukunftsfonds (BMWK/BMF) and ERP Special Fund
About
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As a co-investment fund, the DeepTech & Climate Fonds only invests together with private investors. Investments made through the DTCF comprise a mix of private (at least 30%) and public (up to 70%) funding. The investment amount is limited to a maximum of EUR 30 million per company over the entire company lifetime. In the first financing round, DTCF invests at least EUR 1 million.
Target Group
The fund is particularly focused on companies ranging from traditional deep-tech areas such as industry 4.0/IoT, robotics, AI, quantum computing, blockchain and process automation, to companies with a tech-based business model from sectors such as digital health, new energy, fintech, smart cities and certain areas of the biotech industry. Also looking for innovative deep-tech companies that will disrupt other markets.
What do they offer?
The DeepTech & Climate Fonds offers startups and growth companies substantial financial investment and strategic support. The fund is designed to help innovative companies in the deep tech and climate tech sectors scale their operations, advance their technologies, and bring impactful solutions to market.
What is their impact?
The fund aims to accelerate the development and deployment of technologies that can significantly impact climate change and drive technological progress in deep tech fields. By providing capital and strategic support, DTCF helps companies scale their innovations and contribute to a sustainable future.
Track Record
Portfolio companies: e.g. Fernride, Cylib, planqc
How to get involved?
DeepTech & Climate Fonds
VC / Investors / Angels
The DeepTech & Climate Fonds (DTCF) is an investment fund that focuses on supporting startups and growth companies in the fields of deep tech and climate tech. The fund provides capital and strategic support to companies that are developing innovative technologies with the potential to significantly impact climate change and drive technological advancement.
Technology
Health & Life Sciences
Organisation
Profile
Dentons is a global law firm offering comprehensive legal services, including environmental and climate-related legal consulting.
Contact person
Thomas Schubert
Head of the German Energy group
Details
Topics
Legal & Policy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2013
Employees
1,000+
Organizational structure
With 20 energy lawyers in Germany and a cross-practice approach, Dentons advise on the pulse of the latest legal, regulatory and energy policy developments. Dentons German team is part of Dentons’ global Energy group which brings together 1,000+ energy lawyers worldwide, including more than 190+ in Europe.
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Investors (VCs, PEs), developers, utilities and innovative scale-ups in the energy sector
What do they offer?
Legal advice in the energy sector, with a particular focus on transactions combined with a deep regulatory expertise. Across over 80 countries, we help clients to grow, protect, operate and finance their organization by providing tailored legal solutions
What is their impact?
Dentons is supporting on the implementation of the energy transition – with the legal work that they are doing for investors, developers, utilities and innovative scale-ups in the energy sector
Track Record
Enbridge, S2G, Greencells, Solandeo, Enersis
How to get involved?
Dentons
Consulting
Dentons is a global law firm offering comprehensive legal services, including environmental and climate-related legal consulting.
Legal & Policy
Sustainability
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Profile
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Solarenergie (DGS) is a German association dedicated to promoting the use of solar energy and other renewable energy sources. The DGS advocates for the widespread adoption of solar technologies and supports research, education, and policy development in the field of renewable energy.
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Details
Topics
Energy
Sustainability
Energy
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1975
Employees
Organizational structure
DGS is a non-profit association organized into regional chapters throughout Germany.
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Individuals, companies, policymakers, and institutions interested in solar energy, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable energy practices.
What do they offer?
DGS offers education and training programs, consultancy services, and technical expertise in solar energy. They also engage in advocacy and policy work to promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
What is their impact?
The association aims to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by promoting the use of solar power, supporting research and innovation, and influencing energy policy at the national and international levels.
Track Record
DGS has been instrumental in promoting solar energy adoption in Germany, supporting various initiatives and projects that have contributed to the growth of the renewable energy sector.
How to get involved?
Membership in DGS is open to individuals and organizations interested in supporting the promotion of solar energy. Interested parties can join DGS through their website and participate in their activities, events, and educational programs.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Solarenergie (DGS)
Non-Profit Organizations
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Solarenergie (DGS) is a German association dedicated to promoting the use of solar energy and other renewable energy sources. The DGS advocates for the widespread adoption of solar technologies and supports research, education, and policy development in the field of renewable energy.
Energy
Sustainability
Energy
Organisation
Profile
E.ON Innovation is a modular innovation platform of the E.ON Group, dedicated to identifying and developing the latest technologies and digital business models in the energy sector and beyond. It supports E.ON’s core business by bringing innovative solutions to life, contributing to the creation of a green, digital, and decentralized energy world.
Contact person
Mark Ritzmann
CEO
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Topics
Energy Policy
Sustainability
Energy
Mobility & Transport
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Launch Date
Employees
Organizational structure
E.ON Innovation operates under E.ON SE, one of Europe’s largest energy companies.
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Target Group
Startups, entrepreneurs, and internal E.ON teams focused on creating innovative solutions that align with E.ON’s goals of sustainability, digitalization, and energy decentralization.
What do they offer?
E.ON Innovation provides a comprehensive platform for developing and scaling new business models and technologies in the energy sector. By leveraging internal innovation, cross-industry partnerships, and cutting-edge research, they support the acceleration of the energy transition and the development of digital energy solutions.
What is their impact?
E.ON Innovation drives the transformation of the energy sector by launching innovative solutions that enhance sustainability, improve energy efficiency, and promote digitalization. As part of E.ON SE, it plays a crucial role in shaping a green, digital, and decentralized energy future.
Track Record
How to get involved?
E.ON Innovation
Venture Builder (Corporate Innovation)
E.ON Innovation is a modular innovation platform of the E.ON Group, dedicated to identifying and developing the latest technologies and digital business models in the energy sector and beyond. It supports E.ON’s core business by bringing innovative solutions to life, contributing to the creation of a green, digital, and decentralized energy world.
Energy Policy
Sustainability
Energy
Mobility & Transport
Organisation
Profile
EIT InnoEnergy is a European innovation engine for sustainable energy, supporting startups, scale-ups, and innovations in the energy sector to drive the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Contact person
Diego Pavía
CEO
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Energy
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2010
Employees
200+ employees globally
Organizational structure
EIT InnoEnergy is a European company supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), co-founded by the European Union
About
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€ 50,000 to € 5 million, sweet spot €1 50,000
Financial Volume
EIT InnoEnergy has supported its portfolio with a total of over €560 million in investment, with additional funding from external partners.
Target Group
Startups, scale-ups, and innovations in the energy sector, with a focus on those driving sustainable energy solutions.
What do they offer?
EIT InnoEnergy provides support to energy startups and scale-ups through investment, business development services, and access to a vast network of industry partners and experts.
What is their impact?
The organization aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy in Europe by investing in and supporting innovations that reduce carbon emissions and promote energy efficiency.
Track Record
EIT InnoEnergy has supported and invested in numerous successful companies and projects, including Northvolt, Skeleton Technologies, and Eco Wave Power, contributing to their growth and impact in the energy sector.
How to get involved?
EIT InnoEnergy
VC / Investors / Angels
Ecosystem Builder
EIT InnoEnergy is a European innovation engine for sustainable energy, supporting startups, scale-ups, and innovations in the energy sector to drive the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Energy
Organisation
Profile
EUREF Campus is an innovative campus in Berlin focused on the energy transition and sustainability, offering space for companies and research institutions.
Contact person
Reinhard Müller
CEO
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2008
Employees
Organizational structure
About
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Target Group
Companies, research institutions, startups, and organizations focused on sustainability, renewable energy, and innovative urban development.
What do they offer?
EUREF Campus Berlin offers an innovative environment with office spaces, research facilities, and event venues for companies and institutions focused on sustainability and the energy transition.
What is their impact?
EUREF Campus Berlin contributes to the energy transition and sustainable urban development through collaborative projects, innovative solutions, and a focus on renewable energy sources.
Track Record
Hosts over 150 companies and institutions focused on sustainability and innovation, including startups, research institutions, and established companies.
How to get involved?
Continuous enrollment for companies and institutions interested in the campus.
EUREF Campus Berlin
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
EUREF Campus is an innovative campus in Berlin focused on the energy transition and sustainability, offering space for companies and research institutions.
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
EXIST is a support program by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) aimed at improving the entrepreneurial environment at universities and research institutions, and increasing the number and success of technology and knowledge-based startups.
Contact person
Dr. Philipp Graefe
Program Director
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1998
Employees
Organizational structure
Supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, in cooperation with universities and research institutions.
About
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Ticket Size
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€ 2,500 – 3,000 per month per founder
Target Group
Students, graduates, scientists, and research institutions looking to develop and commercialize innovative business ideas.
What do they offer?
EXIST offers funding through three programs: EXIST Business Start-up Grants, EXIST Research Transfer, and EXIST Potentials. These programs support the development of business plans, the implementation of research-based projects, and the fostering of entrepreneurial culture at academic institutions.
What is their impact?
The program aims to foster a vibrant entrepreneurial culture, enabling the commercialization of innovative ideas and contributing to sustainable economic growth.
Track Record
EXIST has supported numerous successful startups, including Wingcopter, which specializes in delivery drones, and Nature Robots, which develops AI-based agricultural robots.
How to get involved?
Applications are submitted through universities or research institutions, with different programs catering to various stages of startup development.
EXIST
Public Grants
EXIST is a support program by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) aimed at improving the entrepreneurial environment at universities and research institutions, and increasing the number and success of technology and knowledge-based startups.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
eclareon is a consulting firm working internationally to support public and private institutions engaged in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate policies and environmental protection
Contact person
Christoph Urbschat
Managing Partner
Details
Topics
Energy Policy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2000
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
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Target Group
Energy companies, governmental bodies, and other stakeholders in the energy and climate sectors.
What do they offer?
eclareon offers market research, strategic consulting, and policy advice to support the development and implementation of energy and climate technologies.
What is their impact?
eclareon contributes to the transition towards sustainable energy systems and effective climate policies through its consulting services.
Track Record
eclareon has worked with clients such as the European Commission, BMWK, Auswärtiges Amt, GIZ, and has supported various renewable energy projects.
How to get involved?
Eclareon
Consulting
eclareon is a consulting firm working internationally to support public and private institutions engaged in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate policies and environmental protection
Energy Policy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
WFBB is the economic development corporation of Brandenburg. It supports investors, established companies, and innovative startups in Brandenburg with comprehensive business and employment promotion services.
Contact person
Dr. Steffen Kammradt
CEO
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2001
Employees
200–500
Organizational structure
Supported by the State of Brandenburg
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Target Group
Investors, established companies, innovative startups, and technology-oriented businesses.
What do they offer?
WFBB offers consulting services, information on funding opportunities, and support for international market expansion and technology development.
What is their impact?
WFBB promotes economic and social development in Brandenburg by supporting businesses and attracting investments.
Track Record
WFBB has supported numerous projects and companies in sectors like mobility, energy transition, and digital economy.
How to get involved?
Economic Development Agency Brandenburg (WFBB)
Economic Development Corporation / Softlanding
WFBB is the economic development corporation of Brandenburg. It supports investors, established companies, and innovative startups in Brandenburg with comprehensive business and employment promotion services.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
Ecosummit is an international conference focused on smart green innovation, connecting startups, investors, and corporates to drive sustainable business.
Contact person
Jan Michael Hess
Founder & CEO
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Sustainability
Date of the Event
3–4 June 2025
Launch Date
2010
Employees
Organizational structure
About
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Target Group
Startups, investors, corporates, and stakeholders in the green tech sector.
What do they offer?
Ecosummit provides a platform for startups, investors, and corporates to network, pitch, and collaborate on smart green innovations.
What is their impact?
The event aims to accelerate the development and scaling of sustainable businesses by facilitating connections and investments.
Track Record
Ecosummit typically hosts 300-400 participants and features 50-60 speakers.
How to get involved?
Ecosummit
Events & Conferences
Ecosummit is an international conference focused on smart green innovation, connecting startups, investors, and corporates to drive sustainable business.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
EnBW New Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of EnBW, focused on investing in innovative startups in the energy, infrastructure, and mobility sectors.
Contact person
Marc Umber
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Infrastructure
Technology
Energy
Mobility & Transport
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2015
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
EnBW New Ventures is backed by EnBW, one of the largest energy companies in Germany, and operates with a dedicated team of venture capital professionals who provide strategic support to portfolio companies.
About
Fund Size
€ 100 million
Ticket Size
€ 1 million to € 10 million
Financial Volume
Target Group
Early-stage and growth-stage startups (Series A+) in the energy, infrastructure, and mobility sectors.
What do they offer?
EnBW New Ventures offers venture capital funding, strategic support, and access to the resources and expertise of EnBW to help startups scale and succeed in the energy, infrastructure, and mobility sectors.
What is their impact?
The firm aims to drive the energy transition and promote sustainable development by investing in innovative solutions that address the challenges of the future energy landscape.
Track Record
EnBW New Ventures has invested in a number of successful startups, including Wirelane, GreenCom Networks, and CYNORA, contributing to their growth and development in the energy sector.
How to get involved?
EnBW New Ventures
VC / Investors / Angels
EnBW New Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of EnBW, focused on investing in innovative startups in the energy, infrastructure, and mobility sectors.
Infrastructure
Technology
Energy
Mobility & Transport
Organisation
Profile
Enpact is a non-profit organization that supports startups, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems with mentoring, training, and networking programs, focusing on sustainable economic development.
Contact person
Matthias Treutwein
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Education
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2013
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
enpact Stiftung
About
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Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders.
What do they offer?
Enpact offers mentoring, training, and networking programs for startups and entrepreneurs to foster sustainable economic growth.
What is their impact?
Enpact contributes to the development of vibrant startup ecosystems and the economic empowerment of entrepreneurs.
Track Record
Enpact has supported numerous startups and entrepreneurs around the world.
How to get involved?
Enpact
Economic Development Corporation / Softlanding
Ecosystem Builder
Enpact is a non-profit organization that supports startups, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems with mentoring, training, and networking programs, focusing on sustainable economic development.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Education
Organisation
Profile
Enpulse Ventures focuses on venture building and early-stage investments in young energy start-ups
Contact person
Florian Fichter
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Energy
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2022
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Enpulse Ventures GmbH is a subsidiary of EnBW
About
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Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Entrepreneurs, startups, and corporations looking to develop and scale new ventures that focus on the energy transition, digital transformation, and sustainable innovation.
What do they offer?
Enpulse Ventures offers end-to-end venture building services, including ideation, market validation, product development, and scaling, with a focus on creating startups that drive the energy transition.
What is their impact?
The firm is dedicated to co-creating ventures that have a meaningful impact on the energy transition and sustainability, focusing on Connected Customers, Smart Grids, and Mobility to help solve pressing global challenges.
Track Record
Portfolio companies: e.g. Zentur.io, Narrowin, Levl
How to get involved?
Enpulse Ventures
Venture Builder (Corporate Innovation)
Enpulse Ventures focuses on venture building and early-stage investments in young energy start-ups
Energy
Organisation
Profile
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale, providing support for SMEs with international ambitions.
Contact person
Anke Wiegand
Communication Support for EEN Germany
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2008
Employees
Organizational structure
Supported by the European Commission and implemented by Berlin Partner for Business and Technology GmbH and Wirtschaftsförderung Land Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB).
About
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Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
SMEs, startups, and businesses with international growth ambitions.
What do they offer?
EEN offers advisory services, partnership opportunities, and information on international markets to help SMEs grow internationally.
What is their impact?
EEN facilitates international business expansion and innovation for SMEs, contributing to economic growth.
Track Record
EEN has supported numerous companies around the world.
How to get involved?
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
Economic Development Corporation / Softlanding
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale, providing support for SMEs with international ambitions.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
Extantia is a climate-focused venture capital firm that invests in breakthrough technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change.
Contact person
Sebastian Heitmann
Founding Partner
Details
Topics
Technology
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2022
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
€ 150 million
Ticket Size
Between € 1 million to € 4 million
Financial Volume
Target Group
Early-stage startups and growth-stage companies focused on climate tech and clean technology solutions.
What do they offer?
Extantia offers venture capital funding and strategic support to startups developing transformative technologies for decarbonization and climate impact.
What is their impact?
The firm is committed to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy by investing in technologies that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Track Record
Portfolio companies: e.g. betteries, Modern hydrogen, BeZero
How to get involved?
Extantia
VC / Investors / Angels
Extantia is a climate-focused venture capital firm that invests in breakthrough technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change.
Technology
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Factory Berlin is a coworking space that offers innovation programs, and a collaborative community for startups, corporates, and creatives.
Contact person
Zino Soyka
CEO
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2012
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
Supported by corporate partners and private investors including Audi, Deutsche Bank, and Google for Startups.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, corporates, creatives, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
What do they offer?
Factory Berlin offers coworking spaces, meeting rooms, event spaces, innovation programs, and access to a diverse community of professionals.
What is their impact?
Factory Berlin accelerates innovation and collaboration by providing an ecosystem where startups and corporates can work together.
Track Record
Notable members include SoundCloud and Uber
How to get involved?
Memberships available on a monthly basis, with various plans; innovation programs and event space rentals also available.
Factory Berlin
Coworking
Factory Berlin is a coworking space that offers innovation programs, and a collaborative community for startups, corporates, and creatives.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
Flughafen Tempelhof is a historical airport in Berlin repurposed as a cultural and event space, promoting sustainable urban development.
Contact person
Fabian Schmitz-Grethlein
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Urban Development
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2008
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
Supported by the State of Berlin
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Event organizers, cultural institutions, and the local community.
What do they offer?
Flughafen Tempelhof offers unique event spaces and promotes sustainable urban development through various cultural and community activities.
What is their impact?
Flughafen Tempelhof contributes to the cultural and sustainable development of Berlin by repurposing historical spaces for modern uses.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Contact via email or phone for event booking and space utilization inquiries.
Flughafen Tempelhof
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
Flughafen Tempelhof is a historical airport in Berlin repurposed as a cultural and event space, promoting sustainable urban development.
Urban Development
Organisation
Profile
Founder Institute Berlin is part of the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, offering a structured program to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch their companies. The program provides mentorship, training, and a global network to support founders as they build their startups from the ground up.
Contact person
Ferdinand Mühlhäuser
Managing Director Germany
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2009
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Founder Institute operates as a global startup accelerator. The Berlin chapter is part of this global network. Backed by sponsors like Unicorn Workspaces, Club Globals and Betahaus.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Costs: $ 799 per founder. Founder Institute has developed an Equity Collective where everyone shares equity in the companies formed from each program cohort. About halfway through the program, companies contribute 2.5% in Warrants to a fifteen-year Equity Collective to incentivize the support during and after the cohort.
Target Group
Early Stage Startups with just an idea or MVP who are building a tech company with Impact. The Founder Institute encourages founding teams to apply to the program, and a typical cohort contains roughly 40% teams, and 60% solo-founders.
What do they offer?
Founder Institute Berlin offers a comprehensive accelerator program that includes mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, weekly training sessions, and access to a global network of startup founders and investors. The program is designed to help founders rapidly validate and launch their business ideas.
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them with the resources, knowledge, and network necessary to build successful startups. The program focuses on turning ideas into scalable businesses.
Track Record
4500+ Startups, 90+ Countries, 25,000+ Jobs Created
How to get involved?
14-week online program. Next batch starts in October. Application Deadline: September 22, 2024. Involvment: 25 hours to the program on a weekly basis, minimum. Founding teams can decide to send one co-founder, multiple co-founders, or all co-founders to participate in the program, but each co-founder must apply separately (noting the name of your company in your application, in the “Company Name” section). Each co-founder’s application will be evaluated independently (one co-founder gaining acceptance does not mean that their entire team is accepted). However, even if one co-founder is rejected, any accepted co-founders are still invited to participate. Teams are also able to enroll in the program for a discounted Entrance Fee per-founder: Teams of 2-3 are invited to enroll for 1.5x the Entrance Fee, and Teams of 4-5 for 2x the Entrance Fee.
Founder Institute Berlin
Accelerator / Incubator
Founder Institute Berlin is part of the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, offering a structured program to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch their companies. The program provides mentorship, training, and a global network to support founders as they build their startups from the ground up.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
Future Energy Lab is a pilot and networking lab for testing digital technologies for use cases in the energy sector.
Contact person
Benedikt Pulvermüller
Head of Digital Technologies & Head of Future Energy Lab
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Energy
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2020
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and implemented by dena.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, digital and energy sector companies, investors, and policymakers.
What do they offer?
Future Energy Lab offers a free co-working space in the heart of Berlin for 1-6 months, access to experts from the dena network, networking events, and opportunities to collaborate with companies, investors, and policymakers.
What is their impact?
Future Energy Lab contributes to the digital transformation of the energy sector by providing a space for startups to develop and test innovative technologies.
Track Record
Supported startups include Bees & Bears, Fion Energy, FlyNex, Kelvin Green, Nextract Energy, Novolto, Peak Power, Penomo, and Rloaded.
How to get involved?
Startups can apply for the co-working space and other resources by submitting a pitch deck and relevant details via email. The application process includes a presentation for mutual acquaintance and a usage contract.
Future Energy Lab
Ecosystem Builder
Future Energy Lab is a pilot and networking lab for testing digital technologies for use cases in the energy sector.
Sustainability
Energy
Technology
Organisation
Profile
Future Energy Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in digital and digitally-enabled technologies and business models that drive the energy transition, focusing on decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization.
Contact person
Jan Lozek
Managing Partner
Details
Topics
Energy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2020
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Future Energy Ventures is backed by E.ON and operates with a dedicated team of investors and industry experts who support startups in scaling their innovative energy solutions.
About
Fund Size
€ 110 million
Ticket Size
€ 1 million to € 10 million
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups and growth-stage companies focused on energy, digitalization, and sustainable technologies.
What do they offer?
Future Energy Ventures provides venture capital, strategic guidance, and access to a global network to startups developing technologies that contribute to the energy transition.
What is their impact?
The firm aims to accelerate the energy transition and drive sustainable development by investing in technologies that enable decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization in the energy sector.
Track Record
Future Energy Ventures has invested in a range of companies, including Bidgely, Intertrust, and Tado, that are leading the way in energy innovation and digital transformation.
How to get involved?
Future Energy Ventures
VC / Investors / Angels
Future Energy Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in digital and digitally-enabled technologies and business models that drive the energy transition, focusing on decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization.
Energy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
GASAG AG is a Berlin-based energy company and one of the largest regional energy suppliers. GASAG provides natural gas, electricity, and energy services, focusing on sustainable and innovative energy solutions for Berlin and the region.
Contact person
Georg Friedrichs
Chairman of the Management Board
Details
Topics
Energy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1847
Employees
1,000+
Organizational structure
Majority owned by the State of Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
What do they offer?
What is their impact?
GASAG supports Berlin’s energy transition through innovative and sustainable energy solutions.
Track Record
How to get involved?
GASAG
Utilities
GASAG AG is a Berlin-based energy company and one of the largest regional energy suppliers. GASAG provides natural gas, electricity, and energy services, focusing on sustainable and innovative energy solutions for Berlin and the region.
Energy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
GERMANTECH is an independent innovation facilitator based in Berlin, dedicated to supporting businesses and institutions in mastering digital transformation.
Contact person
Maria Gross
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2016
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, corporates, SMEs, public institutions, and educational institutions.
What do they offer?
GERMANTECH offers a range of services including innovation consulting, digital transformation support, venture building, and educational programs. They provide end-to-end solutions to help organizations initiate, implement, and scale sustainable innovations.
What is their impact?
GERMANTECH drives meaningful change by integrating innovation into various sectors, enhancing the competitiveness and adaptability of businesses and institutions.
Track Record
GERMANTECH has supported numerous companies, including collaborations with Union Investment, Volkswagen, EWE, Heraeus, Bundeskanzleramt, Hasso Plattner Institut, Daimler, and Greiner.
How to get involved?
GERMANTECH offers various programs and initiatives with specific start dates, including Innovation Awards, GT Innovation Funds, and Startup Support Programs, details of which can be found on their programs page.
GERMANTECH
Ecosystem Builder
GERMANTECH is an independent innovation facilitator based in Berlin, dedicated to supporting businesses and institutions in mastering digital transformation.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
The GRW program aims to improve regional economic structures by supporting investments in business and economic infrastructure in Berlin's structurally weak regions.
Contact
Contact person
Details
Topics
Infrastructure
Public Policy
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1969
Employees
Organizational structure
Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and coordinated with the Berlin Senate.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Businesses, municipalities, and regional development agencies in structurally weak regions.
What do they offer?
The GRW program provides financial assistance through grants, loans, and guarantees for investments in business and economic infrastructure in structurally weak regions.
What is their impact?
The program aims to enhance economic potential and competitiveness in these regions, promoting equal living conditions throughout Germany.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Applications can be submitted online through regional development agencies, with specific criteria and guidelines provided by the respective federal states.
Gemeinschaftsaufgabe "Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur" (GRW)
Public Grants
The GRW program aims to improve regional economic structures by supporting investments in business and economic infrastructure in Berlin's structurally weak regions.
Infrastructure
Public Policy
Organisation
Profile
Global Goals Berlin is an initiative aimed at making Berlin climate-neutral and achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2035. As part of the initiative the project aims to apply for EXPO 2035 with Berlin as a "Lighthouse for Sustainability"
Contact person
Daniel-Jan Girl
Chairman
Details
Topics
Urban Development
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2022
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Citizens, businesses, policymakers, and international partners interested in sustainable urban development.
What do they offer?
Global Goals Berlin offers a platform for collaboration and innovation aimed at achieving sustainability goals. It supports projects that promote environmental protection and sustainable urban development.
What is their impact?
The initiative aims to position Berlin as a leader in sustainability by achieving the SDGs and demonstrating how democratic societies can effectively implement large-scale environmental changes.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Interested individuals and organizations can support the initiative through membership, donations, or participating in projects and events.
Global Goals Berlin
Private / city - initiatives
Global Goals Berlin is an initiative aimed at making Berlin climate-neutral and achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2035. As part of the initiative the project aims to apply for EXPO 2035 with Berlin as a "Lighthouse for Sustainability"
Urban Development
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
GICA is a global network that connects impact startups, investors, and enablers and hosts events and meetups to foster collaborations.
Contact
Contact person
Alexander Sascha Wolf
Chairman
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Finance & Investment
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2020
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
backed by the foundation AusserGewöhnlich Berlin GmbH & Co. KG.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Impact startups, impact investors, and ecosystem enablers.
What do they offer?
GICA offers a platform for impact startups, investors, and enablers to collaborate, share knowledge, and build partnerships to strengthen the global impact ecosystem. They host regular events and meetups to connect within the ecosystem
What is their impact?
GICA aims to boost the impact economy worldwide by enhancing impact networking skills and fostering cross-sectoral collaborations.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Interested parties can join GICA through their membership program, participate in annual meetings, and access resources via their online library.
Global Impact Capital Alliance (GICA)
Ecosystem Builder
GICA is a global network that connects impact startups, investors, and enablers and hosts events and meetups to foster collaborations.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Finance & Investment
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
The Green Generation Fund is a venture capital fund focused on investing in sustainable consumer products and services, aiming to create a positive impact on the environment and society.
Contact person
Dr. Manon Sarah Littek
Founding Partner
Details
Topics
Consumer Products
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2020
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
€ 100 million
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Early-stage startups and growth-stage companies focused on sustainable consumer products, foodtech, and circular economy solutions.
What do they offer?
The Green Generation Fund offers venture capital funding, strategic guidance, and a robust network to help sustainable consumer-focused startups grow and succeed.
What is their impact?
The fund aims to drive positive environmental and social impact by investing in companies that offer sustainable products and services, contributing to a greener future.
Track Record
Portfolio companies: e.g. Changefoods, Libre, Koralo
How to get involved?
Green Generation Fund
VC / Investors / Angels
The Green Generation Fund is a venture capital fund focused on investing in sustainable consumer products and services, aiming to create a positive impact on the environment and society.
Consumer Products
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Greentech Alliance is a network which connects green technology businesses that fight climate change with responsible and sustainable products and services.
Contact person
Lubomila Jordanova
Co-Founder
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
Organizational structure
Independent organization with a network of over 5000 members and 700 advisors.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Green technology businesses, investors, advisors, and entrepreneurs focused on sustainability and climate action.
What do they offer?
Greentech Alliance offers a platform for green technology companies to connect with VCs, journalists, advisors, and entrepreneurs, providing advice on funding, impact, visibility, and strategy.
What is their impact?
Greentech Alliance aims to make the greentech community more visible and effective, fostering a vision of a sustainable future through collaboration and innovation.
Track Record
Includes over 5000 members such as startups and companies. Notable collaborations include those with Solar Impulse Foundation and the St. Gallen Symposium.
How to get involved?
Interested parties can apply to become a member through their website, participating in various events and initiatives offered by the alliance.
Greentech Alliance
Ecosystem Builder
Greentech Alliance is a network which connects green technology businesses that fight climate change with responsible and sustainable products and services.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Greentech Festival is an event showcasing green technologies and innovations, promoting sustainable living and connecting global change-makers.
Contact person
Nico Rosberg
Co-Founder
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Sustainability
Date of the Event
3–5 June 2025
Launch Date
2019
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Founded by former Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg, engineer Marco Voigt, and communications expert Sven Krüger.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and the general public interested in green technologies and sustainability.
What do they offer?
The festival features exhibitions, conferences, and awards, showcasing cutting-edge green technologies and innovations.
What is their impact?
Greentech Festival aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices by bringing together innovators and influencers.
Track Record
The Greentech Festival has hosted over 10,000 participants and featured more than 100 speakers and exhibitors showcasing innovative products from leading green tech companies
How to get involved?
Greentech Festival
Events & Conferences
Greentech Festival is an event showcasing green technologies and innovations, promoting sustainable living and connecting global change-makers.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
HV Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and growth-stage companies across Europe, supporting entrepreneurs with capital, expertise, and a vast network.
Contact person
David Kuczek
General Partner
Details
Topics
Consumer Products
Technology
Finance & Investment
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2000
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
€ 1.7 billion
Ticket Size
Early-stage rounds from € 0.5 million to €10 million, growth stage investments of up to € 60 million
Financial Volume
Target Group
Early-stage and growth-stage startups across Europe, with a focus on technology-driven businesses.
What do they offer?
HV Capital offers venture capital funding and strategic guidance to startups, helping them scale and succeed in competitive markets with the support of a vast network of industry experts and partners.
What is their impact?
The firm aims to support the growth of innovative companies that have the potential to become leaders in their respective industries, driving economic growth and technological advancement.
Track Record
HV Capital has successfully invested in over 200 companies, with notable portfolio companies including Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixBus, and Scalable Capital.
How to get involved?
HV Capital
VC / Investors / Angels
HV Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and growth-stage companies across Europe, supporting entrepreneurs with capital, expertise, and a vast network.
Consumer Products
Technology
Finance & Investment
Organisation
Profile
The Hard Tech Innovation Accelerator is a program designed to support startups developing hardware-based innovations. Hosted by MotionLab.Berlin, the accelerator offers resources, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge prototyping facilities, enabling startups to bring their hard tech products to market.
Contact person
Mariann Egressy
Head of Accelerator & Ecosystem
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2017
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Hard Tech Innovation Accelerator is a program by Motionlab.Berlin. Hardtech Innovation program is supported by funds from the European Union (European Social Fund) and the State of Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
No equity taken. Startups recieve € 2,200 / month/ founder in cash.
Target Group
Early-stage hardware startups with innovative products or technologies that require advanced prototyping and development support. Ideal candidates are teams looking to accelerate their product development and scale their businesses. Requirements: All applicants are expected to live in Berlin for the duration of the program and register their residence in Berlin. Your startup must be in the early stage / pre-seed phase. Applicants should not yet have received any public funding in the area of business start-ups. Recipients of the Berlin Startup Stipendium, EXIST and GründungsBonus are not eligible for participation. Your company is either not incorporated prior to the application date for the Hardtech Innovation Accelerator Program, or, if already incorporated, you have not initiated any economic activity involving the offering of goods or services in a specific market. In addition your company must relocate their registered office to Berlin in order to participate in the program. A company may only be founded during the program with its registered office in Berlin. If already established: Participants must have majority control and voting rights in their startup. You should have unrestricted ownership of the intellectual property of your startup (unrestricted rights to exploit the concept or idea). Applicants should be willing to work full-time on and in your startup for seven months. Applicants should not yet have successfully founded a startup. Previous freelance start-ups / companies for “odd jobs” are allowed: The freelance work only included subject-specific, specialized activities within the usual framework without the skills to run a company. Applicants should not have held any management positions. No other permanent employment relationships (full-time, part-time) are permitted for the duration of the program; mini-jobs and self-employed secondary employment on a small scale are permitted. Participants may not be enrolled in a degree program for the duration of the program, unless they are about to complete their studies. This means that no examinations other than the final thesis (e.g. Bachelor’s thesis) may be outstanding.
What do they offer?
The Hard Tech Innovation Accelerator offers startups access to state-of-the-art prototyping facilities, tailored mentorship from industry experts, and a supportive community of innovators. The program is designed to help hardware startups develop their products, validate their business models, and bring their innovations to market.
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to empower hardware startups by providing them with the resources and expertise needed to transform innovative ideas into market-ready products, contributing to the growth of the hardware innovation ecosystem.
Track Record
500 Members, 70 Startups
How to get involved?
Next cohort starts November 4th. The program is a 7-month accelerator program. You can apply from 15 August to 15 September. After the application phase (15.08. – 15.09.) the Motionlab jury is going to decide who will be invited to the second round of interviews. Afterwards they will announce the teams who will join them for the next batch of the startup accelerator program on the 1st of October.
Hard Tech Innovation Accelerator
Accelerator / Incubator
The Hard Tech Innovation Accelerator is a program designed to support startups developing hardware-based innovations. Hosted by MotionLab.Berlin, the accelerator offers resources, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge prototyping facilities, enabling startups to bring their hard tech products to market.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
The Hasso-Plattner-Institut (HPI) is a university center of excellence for IT Systems Engineering, offering innovative, practice-oriented degree programs and conducting cutting-edge research in collaboration with industry and academia.
Contact
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Christoph Meinel
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Health & Life Sciences
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1998
Employees
500–1,000
Organizational structure
Supported by the Hasso Plattner Foundation and integrated with the University of Potsdam as part of the Digital Engineering Faculty.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Students, researchers, industry professionals, and companies seeking expertise in IT systems engineering, digital health, cybersecurity, and related fields.
What do they offer?
HPI offers a unique combination of practice-oriented study programs and top-tier research facilities in IT Systems Engineering, preparing students to lead in the digital age. The institute also offers a range of continuing education programs and professional development opportunities.
What is their impact?
HPI is at the forefront of digital innovation, contributing to the development of new technologies, advancing the field of IT systems engineering, and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and problem-solving among its students and researchers.
Track Record
HPI has a strong track record of collaboration with industry leaders and has produced numerous successful startups and innovations, particularly in the fields of IT systems engineering and digital health.
How to get involved?
Opportunities for enrollment in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs, as well as participation in research projects and innovation labs.
Hasso-Plattner-Institut (HPI)
Research / Academia / Universities
The Hasso-Plattner-Institut (HPI) is a university center of excellence for IT Systems Engineering, offering innovative, practice-oriented degree programs and conducting cutting-edge research in collaboration with industry and academia.
Health & Life Sciences
Technology
Organisation
Profile
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie conducts cutting-edge research on complex materials and their applications in energy technologies, contributing to the global energy transition.
Contact
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Bernd Rech
Scientific Director
Details
Topics
Energy
Education
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2009
Employees
1,000+
Organizational structure
Supported by the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Berlin. The center is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest scientific organization.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Researchers, industry partners, and academic institutions involved in energy and materials science.
What do they offer?
HZB offers state-of-the-art research facilities, including the BESSY II synchrotron radiation source, enabling groundbreaking research in energy materials and technologies.
What is their impact?
The center contributes to scientific advancements in energy technologies, particularly in renewable energy, and supports the transition to a sustainable energy system.
Track Record
HZB collaborates with over 1,000 scientists annually, contributing to significant advancements in solar energy and materials research.
How to get involved?
Opportunities for collaboration, internships, and research projects are available through various programs and initiatives at HZB.
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin
Research / Academia / Universities
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie conducts cutting-edge research on complex materials and their applications in energy technologies, contributing to the global energy transition.
Energy
Education
Organisation
Profile
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology startups in Germany, supporting innovative businesses with capital, expertise, and a strong network.
Contact person
Dr. Tanja Emmerling
Partner
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2005
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
HTGF is a public-private partnership managed by High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH, backed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, KfW, and major industry corporations.
About
Fund Size
€ 2 billion AUM, HTGF IV € 500 million with 200 planned investments
Ticket Size
€ 0.2 million to € 1.0 million initially (Ø € 0.8 million), up to € 4.0 million from seed fund (+ up to € 30 million from opportunity fund)
Financial Volume
Target Group
Early-stage technology startups (pre-seed, seed) in Europe across various sectors, including life sciences, industrial technologies, climate tech and digital economy. Startup should be less than 3 years old before 1st contact. Lead or co-lead investor role preferred.
What do they offer?
HTGF provides seed and pre-seed financing, strategic guidance, and access to an extensive network to early-stage technology startups, helping them scale and achieve market success.
What is their impact?
The fund aims to foster innovation and economic growth by supporting the development of groundbreaking technologies and business models in Germany.
Track Record
HTGF has invested in over 600 startups, with notable alumni including Mister Spex, 6Wunderkinder (creator of Wunderlist), and Crytek.
How to get involved?
https://www.htgf.de/de/gruender/pitchdeck-upload/
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)
VC / Investors / Angels
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology startups in Germany, supporting innovative businesses with capital, expertise, and a strong network.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
IBB Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berlin that supports innovative startups in the region with equity financing, focusing on technology-oriented and creative industries.
Contact person
Christian Seegers
Investment Director
Details
Topics
Health & Life Sciences
Technology
Media & Creative
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1997
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
IBB Ventures is a subsidiary of Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) and focuses on providing equity financing to Berlin-based startups in various sectors, particularly technology and creative industries.
About
Fund Size
€ 120 million
Ticket Size
€ 250,000 to € 1 million
Financial Volume
Target Group
Early-stage and growth-stage startups based in Berlin, particularly those in technology-oriented and creative industries.
What do they offer?
IBB Ventures offers venture capital and growth financing to startups, supporting them with equity investments and access to a strong network within Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
What is their impact?
The firm aims to foster innovation and economic growth in Berlin by investing in technology-driven and creative startups, helping them scale and succeed in competitive markets.
Track Record
IBB Ventures has invested in numerous successful startups, including Babbel, Adjust, and HelloFresh, contributing to their growth and development within the Berlin ecosystem.
How to get involved?
IBB Ventures
VC / Investors / Angels
IBB Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berlin that supports innovative startups in the region with equity financing, focusing on technology-oriented and creative industries.
Health & Life Sciences
Technology
Media & Creative
Organisation
Profile
Impact Hub Berlin is a coworking space and innovation hub that supports sustainable innovators with workspace, community, and programs.
Contact person
Leon Reiner
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2009
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Social entrepreneurs, startups, NGOs, and impact-driven organizations.
What do they offer?
Through programmes for startups, corporates and public organisations and coworking and events for impact professionals, Impact Hub Berlin empowers entrepreneurs and innovators to make impact work. By offering access to growth opportunities, supportive infrastructure, and a collaborative community, Impact Hub Berlin helps these businesses overcome the specific challenges they face.
What is their impact?
Impact Hub Berlin supports social and environmental innovation by providing resources, community, and programs to drive positive change.
Track Record
As part of the largest global network of impact innovators, with hubs in over 110 locations across more than 65 countries and a network of over 320,000 changemakers, Impact Hub Berlin unites a unique ecosystem of accelerators and tailored programmes focussed on inclusive and sustainable innovation, combining global reach with local influence.
How to get involved?
Memberships available with various plans; accelerator programs and event space rentals also available.
Impact Hub Berlin
Coworking
Ecosystem Builder
Impact Hub Berlin is a coworking space and innovation hub that supports sustainable innovators with workspace, community, and programs.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Impact Incubator: Climate Tech is a seven-month incubator aimed at supporting early-stage startups focused on climate technology and sustainability. The incubator offers tailored mentorship, resources, and access to a network of partners to help startups scale their impact and bring their innovations to market.
Contact person
Idil Serifoglu
Scouting Manager
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2010
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
The Impact Incubator: Climate Tech is managed by Impact Hub Berlin, part of a global network of innovation labs, business incubators, and social enterprise communities. Supported by funds from the European Union (European Social Fund) and the State of Berlin.
About
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Each founder receives a monthly stipend of € 2,200.
Target Group
The Impact Incubator: Climate Tech is designed for early-stage startups that meet the following criteria: Have developed an innovative technological solution that drives the growth of Climate Tech. Address a challenge related to one of the program’s focus areas. Have a functional prototype of their product or service. Possess an entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to learn and high resilience. Consist of a team with at least two founders who hold the majority of company ownership (if applicable). Have not previously received a Berlin Startup Scholarship, including the EXIST scholarship. Are willing to establish and/or relocate their company to Berlin. Have not yet registered their company or have been registered (Gewerbeschein) for less than three months before applying. Will not have student or employment status during the program (sabbaticals from university or work are also not compatible). Are German/European citizens or have a visa status that allows self-employment in Germany.
What do they offer?
The Impact Incubator: Climate Tech offers early-stage startups access to tailored mentorship, resources, and a network of partners and investors. The program focuses on helping climate tech startups develop their solutions, validate their business models, and scale their impact.
What is their impact?
The incubator aims to empower startups that are tackling climate change through innovative technology, providing the support needed to bring their solutions to market and scale their environmental impact.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Next batch starts in December 2024. Applications are open until September 30th. Eligible applicants will be invited to an initial interview Ventures who are successful at that stage, will be invited to a pitch event with a selection jury. Selected ventures are informed at least one month before the programme starts.
Impact Incubator: Climate Tech
Accelerator / Incubator
Impact Incubator: Climate Tech is a seven-month incubator aimed at supporting early-stage startups focused on climate technology and sustainability. The incubator offers tailored mentorship, resources, and access to a network of partners to help startups scale their impact and bring their innovations to market.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
InnoTechHub is an innovation hub and incubator operated by HTW Berlin, focusing on supporting early-stage startups and entrepreneurial projects with a strong emphasis on technology and innovation. The hub offers resources, mentoring, and access to a network of experts to help students and alumni turn their ideas into successful ventures.
Contact
Contact person
Claudia Trott
Operational Project Coordination
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
InnoTechHub is part of HTW Berlin's broader entrepreneurship initiative. The InnoTechHub is funded through the EXIST Potentiale program with funds from the BMWK (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)
About
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Financial Volume
All InnoTechHub programs are free of charge, with HTW Berlin taking no equity.
Target Group
The program is targeted at students, alumni of HTW Berlin, and other innovative teams with technology-driven business ideas. Teams should have a working prototype and a validated business model. All programs are open to anyone with innovative ideas, regardless of their direct connection to HTW, as long as the idea has a tech focus and is well-developed.
What do they offer?
InnoTechHub offers early-stage startups and entrepreneurial projects a range of resources, including specialized coaching, workshops, and access to HTW Berlin's facilities, including Co-Working Spaces and InnoTechLabs. Programs like InnoTechTrack and EXIST-Runway are designed to support teams through market entry, securing funding, and scaling their businesses. The hub also provides access to a comprehensive network of industry experts, pilot customers, and business angels, along with opportunities to participate in networking events, meetups, and Demo-Days.
What is their impact?
The Hub aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the HTW Berlin community and beyond by providing tailored support to tech startups, helping them navigate the challenges of early-stage business development and scale their impact.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Interested students, alumni, and other innovators can apply to join InnoTechHub through the HTW Berlin Entrepreneurship website. Consultation: Every Tuesday from 1-2 PM, the InnoTechHub coaches provide drop-in consultations on various startup topics, including financing, the EXIST-Gründungsstipendium, and offerings for tech startups. On the first Tuesday of every month, they offer a special consultation hour dedicated to female founders.
InnoTechHub
Accelerator / Incubator
InnoTechHub is an innovation hub and incubator operated by HTW Berlin, focusing on supporting early-stage startups and entrepreneurial projects with a strong emphasis on technology and innovation. The hub offers resources, mentoring, and access to a network of experts to help students and alumni turn their ideas into successful ventures.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
Kompas VC is an early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, and Tel Aviv. The firm invests in breakthrough innovations that accelerate the digital transformation and decarbonization of the building and manufacturing industries.
Contact person
Andreas Winter-Extra
Partner
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Built environment
Manufacturing
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2021
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
$ 160 million
Ticket Size
€ 1 million to € 5 million
Financial Volume
Target Group
The fund targets early-stage (Seed and Series A) climate tech and sustainability startups, particularly those focused on digital technology and automation in the building and manufacturing industries.
What do they offer?
Kompas VC offers early-stage startups substantial financial investment and strategic support, enabling them to scale their technologies and maximize their impact on the climate and sustainability sectors.
What is their impact?
Kompas VC’s impact is driven by its commitment to backing startups that develop scalable technologies addressing the climate crisis and promoting sustainable development. The firm focuses on innovations that eliminate emissions from building and manufacturing activities, reduce energy consumption, promote sustainable building materials, and support a circular economy.
Track Record
19 portfolio companies: e.g. again, Beamup, ecoworks
How to get involved?
Kompas VC
VC / Investors / Angels
Kompas VC is an early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, and Tel Aviv. The firm invests in breakthrough innovations that accelerate the digital transformation and decarbonization of the building and manufacturing industries.
Sustainability
Built environment
Manufacturing
Organisation
Profile
Kopa Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berlin that invests in early-stage technology startups, focusing on scalable and innovative business models.
Contact person
Luis Sperr
Managing Partner
Details
Topics
Consumer Products
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2018
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
About
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Financial Volume
Target Group
Early-stage technology startups with scalable business models, particularly in the digital economy and consumer tech sectors.
What do they offer?
Kopa Ventures offers early-stage startups venture capital, strategic support, and access to a network of industry experts and partners to help them scale and succeed.
What is their impact?
The firm aims to drive innovation by investing in scalable technology startups, supporting them in developing groundbreaking solutions and achieving market success.
Track Record
Portfolio companies: e.g. Green Fusion, 1Komma5, ChargeX
How to get involved?
Kopa ventures
VC / Investors / Angels
Kopa Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berlin that invests in early-stage technology startups, focusing on scalable and innovative business models.
Consumer Products
Technology
Organisation
Profile
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH) is the digital innovation unit of the Lufthansa Group, focusing on driving innovation in the travel and mobility tech sectors. The hub explores new business models, fosters collaboration with startups, and develops digital solutions to enhance the future of travel and mobility.
Contact person
Xavier Lagardère
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2014
Employees
100–200
Organizational structure
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub operates as an independent unit within the Lufthansa Group.
About
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Target Group
Startups, innovators, and digital entrepreneurs focused on travel and mobility technologies. Ideal participants are those developing cutting-edge solutions that can enhance the traveler experience and align with the strategic goals of the Lufthansa Group.
What do they offer?
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub offers a platform for startups and innovators to collaborate on the future of travel and mobility. The hub provides access to Lufthansa’s extensive resources, industry expertise, and a global network, helping to accelerate the development and implementation of innovative solutions in the travel industry.
What is their impact?
The Hub aims to transform the travel and mobility sectors by fostering innovation through partnerships, digital product development, and the exploration of new business models that meet the evolving needs of travelers.
Track Record
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub has successfully launched and supported multiple initiatives, such as Compensaid (a digital platform for CO2 offsetting) and RYDES (a mobility rewards app), which contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of the travel industry.
How to get involved?
Startups and innovators interested in collaborating with the Lufthansa Innovation Hub can reach out via their website or directly through their contact email. The hub continually scouts for new opportunities and partnerships, focusing on innovations that align with the future of travel and mobility.
Lufthansa Innovation Hub
Accelerator / Incubator
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH) is the digital innovation unit of the Lufthansa Group, focusing on driving innovation in the travel and mobility tech sectors. The hub explores new business models, fosters collaboration with startups, and develops digital solutions to enhance the future of travel and mobility.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
Masterplan Solarcity Berlin is an initiative aimed at making Berlin climate-neutral by increasing the share of solar energy in the city's electricity generation to 25% by 2035.
Contact
Contact person
Franziska Giffey
Senator for Economy, Energy, and Public Enterprises
Details
Topics
Energy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2020
Employees
Organizational structure
Supported by the Berlin Senate and various stakeholders from the public and private sectors.
About
Fund Size
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Financial Volume
The SolarPLUS program allocates around € 28 million for solar energy incentives.
Target Group
Residents, businesses, public authorities, and investors interested in sustainable energy solutions.
What do they offer?
The Masterplan Solarcity offers extensive support for the installation of solar energy systems, including financial incentives, consultation services, and educational campaigns to promote the adoption of solar technology.
What is their impact?
The initiative aims to significantly increase solar energy production in Berlin, contributing to the city's goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2045.
Track Record
As of 2023, the Masterplan Solarcity has successfully installed over 10,000 solar systems with a capacity of approximately 72.7 MWp, significantly increasing Berlin's solar energy output.
How to get involved?
Interested parties can participate through various support programs, funding opportunities, and consultation services provided by the SolarZentrum Berlin.
Masterplan Solarcity Berlin
Private / city - initiatives
Masterplan Solarcity Berlin is an initiative aimed at making Berlin climate-neutral by increasing the share of solar energy in the city's electricity generation to 25% by 2035.
Energy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
MotionLab.Berlin is a hardware innovation hub that provides makerspaces, co-working, and prototyping facilities for startups and innovators.
Contact person
Fridtjof Gustavs
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Deep Tech
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2017
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
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Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, hardware innovators, tech enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs.
What do they offer?
MotionLab.Berlin offers extensive makerspaces, co-working areas, and prototyping facilities, enabling startups and innovators to bring their hardware projects to life.
What is their impact?
MotionLab.Berlin fosters innovation and technological advancement by providing the necessary tools and environment for hardware startups to develop and prototype their products.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Memberships available for individuals and teams, with flexible pricing plans based on access and space requirements.
MotionLab.Berlin
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
Coworking
MotionLab.Berlin is a hardware innovation hub that provides makerspaces, co-working, and prototyping facilities for startups and innovators.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Deep Tech
Organisation
Profile
MotionLab.Ventures is a venture platform focused on supporting hardware startups, providing them with the necessary resources, mentorship, and funding to bring their products to market.
Contact person
Tayla Sheldrake
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2023
Employees
Organizational structure
MotionLab.Ventures is part of MotionLab.Berlin, a hardware-focused innovation hub, offering a comprehensive ecosystem for hardware startups, including access to prototyping labs, mentorship, and investment opportunities.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Up to € 200,000
Financial Volume
Target Group
Hardware startups and entrepreneurs with innovative product ideas, particularly those looking to scale and bring their products to market.
What do they offer?
MotionLab.Ventures offers hardware startups access to prototyping facilities, mentorship, and funding, supporting them through the entire product development cycle from concept to market.
What is their impact?
The platform aims to accelerate the growth of hardware startups by providing the necessary tools, expertise, and funding to transform innovative ideas into market-ready products.
Track Record
Portfolio companies: e.g. Lite + Fog, infresh
How to get involved?
MotionLab.Ventures
VC / Investors / Angels
MotionLab.Ventures is a venture platform focused on supporting hardware startups, providing them with the necessary resources, mentorship, and funding to bring their products to market.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
Next Big Thing AG (NBT) is a venture builder and early-stage investor focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), AI, and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT). NBT helps entrepreneurs bring their ideas to market by providing resources, expertise, and a strong network to build scalable companies.
Contact person
Harald Zapp
Founder & CEO
Details
Topics
IoT & AI
Legal & Policy
Finance & Investment
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2016
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
About
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Target Group
Entrepreneurs and startups focused on developing IoT, AI, and DLT solutions, as well as corporate partners looking to innovate and develop new ventures in these fields.
What do they offer?
Next Big Thing AG offers end-to-end venture building services, including funding, technology development, business strategy, and operational support. They work closely with entrepreneurs to transform innovative ideas into successful companies, focusing on IoT, AI, and DLT.
What is their impact?
The firm aims to drive innovation and digital transformation by building and scaling companies that leverage emerging technologies to create new business models and solutions that can impact industries globally.
Track Record
Next Big Thing AG has successfully built and supported a number of ventures, including Weeve, METR, and Sensry, which focus on leveraging IoT, AI, and DLT technologies.
How to get involved?
Next Big Thing AG
Venture Builder (Corporate Innovation)
VC / Investors / Angels
Next Big Thing AG (NBT) is a venture builder and early-stage investor focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), AI, and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT). NBT helps entrepreneurs bring their ideas to market by providing resources, expertise, and a strong network to build scalable companies.
IoT & AI
Legal & Policy
Finance & Investment
Organisation
Profile
Orth Kluth is a law firm providing a wide range of legal services, particularly in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, and dispute resolution.
Contact person
Margarete von Oppen
Partner
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1996
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
Orth Kluth operates from offices in Düsseldorf and Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Businesses, startups, public authorities, and private clients
What do they offer?
Orth Kluth offers a wide range of legal services including corporate law, commercial law, employment law, and dispute resolution.
What is their impact?
The firm supports clients in navigating legal challenges, ensuring compliance, and facilitating business growth.
Track Record
Orth Kluth has a strong track record in advising both national and international clients, including complex cross-border transactions and disputes.
How to get involved?
Orth Kluth
Legal Advise
Orth Kluth is a law firm providing a wide range of legal services, particularly in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, and dispute resolution.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
PT1 is a Venture capital focusing on pre-seed & seed investments in transformative real asset technologies
Contact person
Anja Rath
Managing Partner
Details
Topics
Infrastructure
Energy
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Fund I: € 5 0M, Fund II: €50 M+ (first closings)
Ticket Size
€0.5 million to € 4 million initial investment
Financial Volume
Target Group
EARLY-STAGE COMPANIES ALL ACROSS EUROPE
What do they offer?
PT1 offers hands-on support in building, scaling, and navigating the challenges of growing a startup. They focus on helping founders with product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, and fundraising.
What is their impact?
Track Record
Portfolio companies: e.g. 42Watt, beanstock,autarc
How to get involved?
PT1
VC / Investors / Angels
PT1 is a Venture capital focusing on pre-seed & seed investments in transformative real asset technologies
Infrastructure
Energy
Organisation
Profile
Phineo Startups is an initiative by Phineo gAG that focuses on supporting social startups that aim to create positive societal impact. Their Accelerator program offers resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help early-stage social enterprises grow and scale their impact.
Contact person
Sebastian Neumann
Head of Phineo Startups
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
Phineo Startups operates as part of Phineo gAG, a social impact organization based in Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
The program is targeted at impact startups at all-stages with innovative solutions that address societal challenges. Criteria: You have an almost finished prototype that you can test or an existing startup that you want to bring to a new level. Your team consists of at least two founders. Non-profit as well as for-profit organizations can apply.
What do they offer?
Phineo Startups offers social enterprises a comprehensive support program that includes mentoring, strategic advice, and networking opportunities. The program is designed to help startups develop their business models, scale their operations, and maximize their social impact.
What is their impact?
The initiative aims to foster the growth of social startups by providing the resources and support they need to create lasting societal change. Phineo Startups focuses on helping enterprises that address critical social challenges and contribute to sustainable development.
Track Record
How to get involved?
The 6‑month program is launched every April and October. Applications that are received between February 1 and July 31 can start in October. Applications received between August 1 and January 31 and can start in April. If you would like to join a program at a later date, you can indicate this in your application. Current Program: Polycrisis #4
Phineo Startups
Accelerator / Incubator
Phineo Startups is an initiative by Phineo gAG that focuses on supporting social startups that aim to create positive societal impact. Their Accelerator program offers resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help early-stage social enterprises grow and scale their impact.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Plan B 2030 is a civic initiative aiming to make Berlin climate-neutral by 2030 through collaborative community efforts and sustainable practices.
Contact person
Lu Yen Roloff
Chairman
Details
Topics
Education
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2020
Employees
Organizational structure
Supported by a network of volunteers, local businesses, and community organizations.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Residents, community groups, businesses, and policymakers interested in contributing to Berlin's climate goals.
What do they offer?
Plan B 2030 provides a platform for Berlin residents to engage in local climate action projects, offering resources, support, and coordination for community-driven sustainability initiatives.
What is their impact?
The initiative aims to significantly reduce Berlin's carbon footprint by fostering local actions that contribute to achieving climate neutrality by 2030.
Track Record
Plan B 2030 collaborates with various local initiatives and organizations, facilitating projects such as neighborhood solar installations and sustainable urban planning activities.
How to get involved?
Individuals and organizations can join by participating in local action groups, attending events, or donating to support the initiative’s projects.
Plan B 2030
Private / city - initiatives
Plan B 2030 is a civic initiative aiming to make Berlin climate-neutral by 2030 through collaborative community efforts and sustainable practices.
Education
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Planet A Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in European startups that are driving positive environmental impact, supporting innovations that contribute to a sustainable future.
Contact person
Christian Schad
Co-Founder & General Partner
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2020
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
€ 160 million
Ticket Size
€ 0.5 million to € 4 million
Financial Volume
Target Group
Early-stage startups focused on sustainability, climate tech, and circular economy solutions.
What do they offer?
Planet A Ventures provides funding, strategic support, and access to a network of environmental experts to startups that are creating solutions for a sustainable future.
What is their impact?
The firm aims to drive significant environmental impact by investing in companies that reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and promote sustainable practices.
Track Record
Portfolio companies: e.g. Unwritten, Hived, OPTIML
How to get involved?
Planet A
VC / Investors / Angels
Planet A Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in European startups that are driving positive environmental impact, supporting innovations that contribute to a sustainable future.
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Reaktor Berlin is a 6-month acceleration program for pre-seed startups based in Berlin.
Contact person
Sascha Schubert
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2020
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
€ 13,200 per founder – no equity, Scholarship of € 2,200 /month per founder for 6 months
Target Group
Pre-seed startups based in Berlin
What do they offer?
Reaktor Berlin offers startups a collaborative workspace, access to resources, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts. The incubator is designed to support early-stage companies in their journey from idea to market.
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship by providing a nurturing environment where startups can access the tools and support they need to grow and succeed.
Track Record
Portfolio companies include: e.g. Elu Mobility, meiti, CleoAI
How to get involved?
6 month program, next batch starts in February 2025
Reaktor Berlin
Accelerator / Incubator
Reaktor Berlin is a 6-month acceleration program for pre-seed startups based in Berlin.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
RENAC provides international training and capacity building on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Contact person
Berthold Breid
CEO
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2008
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Industry professionals, policy makers, and financial institutions involved in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
What do they offer?
RENAC offers training programs, capacity building services, and consulting in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
What is their impact?
RENAC aims to propagate the necessary know-how for the sustainable development of clean and secure energy supplies through education and capacity building.
Track Record
RENAC has trained over 33,000 participants from more than 170 countries and has worked on 692 projects worldwide.
How to get involved?
RENAC offers various training programs and courses with specific start dates, which can be found on their training page.
Renewables Academy (RENAC)
Consulting
RENAC provides international training and capacity building on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Ring Berlin is developing a makerspace, providing extensive resources and space for startups and innovative companies.
Contact person
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
Organizational structure
Supported by Schindler as the initiator and investor
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Investment volume exceeds € 60 million, supported by the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises with approximately € 36 million in GRW funds.
Target Group
Startups, SMEs, innovators, and entrepreneurs
What do they offer?
Ring Berlin offers a vast makerspace with workshops, co-working spaces, and office areas to support startups and innovative projects.
What is their impact?
Ring Berlin promotes innovation and technological advancement by providing an optimal environment for the development and growth of startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Track Record
Ring Berlin is currently developing the infrastructure, with completion planned for 2026.
How to get involved?
Contact via email for more information on participation and membership.
Ring Berlin
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
Ring Berlin is developing a makerspace, providing extensive resources and space for startups and innovative companies.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
The SET Tech Festival is an annual event that brings together innovators, corporates, investors, and public organizations to shape the future of energy through innovation and collaboration.
Contact person
Pia Dorfinger
Director Start-up Ecosystem
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2017
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Hosted by the German Energy Agency (dena)
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, investors, corporates, policymakers, and stakeholders in the energy sector.
What do they offer?
The festival provides a platform for startups to pitch their solutions, participate in panel discussions, and network with investors and industry leaders.
What is their impact?
SET Tech Festival accelerates the energy transition by connecting innovators with decision-makers to foster collaborations and drive the adoption of clean energy solutions.
Track Record
The SET Tech Festival typically features numerous high-profile speakers and exhibitors. In 2024, it included more than 50 international speakers and around 1000 participants. Notable speakers have included representatives from the European Investment Bank, World Fund, and European Space Agency.
How to get involved?
SET Tech Festival
Events & Conferences
The SET Tech Festival is an annual event that brings together innovators, corporates, investors, and public organizations to shape the future of energy through innovation and collaboration.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Science & Startups is a network that unites the startup services of Berlin’s four leading universities, providing comprehensive support for science-based startups from ideation to market entry.
Contact person
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2019
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
Association of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin; durch die Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe im Rahmen der Umsetzung des Masterplans Industriestadt Berlin 2018-2021 gefördert.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Over € 60 million in startup funding since 2010.
Target Group
Researchers, academics, students, and graduates interested in founding or joining science-based startups.
What do they offer?
Science & Startups offers a variety of programs and resources including grants, mentoring, co-founder matching, and access to research facilities. It supports the growth of science-based startups with a focus on sustainability, healthcare, AI, and technology.
What is their impact?
The initiative aims to create a globally recognized ecosystem for research-based startups, strengthening Berlin's position as a center for innovation and science.
Track Record
Science & Startups has facilitated the creation of over 450 startups since 2010, with total funding of over €60 million granted to support these ventures.
How to get involved?
Interested individuals can engage through various programs, including the Berliner Startup Stipendium and the EXIST Startup Grant, with applications and support available through the startup services at the partner universities.
Science & Startups
Research / Academia / Universities
Science & Startups is a network that unites the startup services of Berlin’s four leading universities, providing comprehensive support for science-based startups from ideation to market entry.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
Siemensstadt Square is a new urban quarter in Berlin Spandau, transforming a historic industrial site into a modern district with diverse uses.
Contact person
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Urban Development
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2018
Employees
Organizational structure
Supported by Siemens AG and the Berlin Senate
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Residents, businesses, researchers, and innovators
What do they offer?
Siemensstadt Square offers a mixed-use urban district with residential areas, commercial spaces, and facilities for research and innovation.
What is their impact?
Siemensstadt Square aims to promote sustainable urban development and innovative work environments by revitalizing a historical industrial site.
Track Record
The project is ongoing, with the first phases of development and planning initiated since 2018.
How to get involved?
The development is phased, with various opportunities for residential and commercial leasing as the project progresses.
Siemensstadt Square
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
Siemensstadt Square is a new urban quarter in Berlin Spandau, transforming a historic industrial site into a modern district with diverse uses.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Urban Development
Organisation
Profile
Smart City Berlin is an initiative aimed at transforming Berlin into a smart, connected, and resilient capital through innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and cross-sector collaboration.
Contact person
Jonas Schorr
Sprecher
Details
Topics
Urban Development
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2013
Employees
Organizational structure
Supported by the Berlin Senate and the European Regional Development Fund through Investitionsbank Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Residents, businesses, research institutions, and government entities interested in smart city solutions and sustainable urban development.
What do they offer?
Smart City Berlin offers a platform for the development and implementation of smart city projects, providing support, coordination, and resources for initiatives that enhance urban living through technology and innovation.
What is their impact?
The initiative aims to create a smart, sustainable, and resilient urban environment by integrating advanced technologies, improving infrastructure, and fostering community engagement.
Track Record
Smart City Berlin has supported numerous projects, including the development of digital infrastructure in Berlin TXL and the implementation of the Reallabor Radbahn project in cooperation with the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg District Office.
How to get involved?
Interested parties can get involved through various initiatives, projects, and events organized by Smart City Berlin, with opportunities for collaboration and participation in smart city development.
Smart City Berlin
Private / city - initiatives
Smart City Berlin is an initiative aimed at transforming Berlin into a smart, connected, and resilient capital through innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and cross-sector collaboration.
Urban Development
Organisation
Profile
Speedinvest is a European venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups across various sectors, providing them with capital, hands-on support, and access to a vast network of industry experts and partners.
Contact person
Oliver Holle
CEO & Managing Partner
Details
Topics
Health & Life Sciences
Deep Tech
Finance & Investment
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2011
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Speedinvest is supported by InnovFin Equity, with the financial backing of the European Union under Horizon 2020 Financial Instruments and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) set up under the Investment Plan for Europe.
About
Fund Size
€ 350 million
Ticket Size
€ 300,000 to € 2 million
Financial Volume
Speedinvest manages funds with a total capital commitment of over € 600 million, providing initial investments ranging from € 500k to € 3 million, with the potential for follow-on investments.
Target Group
Early-stage technology startups in sectors such as FinTech, Deep Tech, Health Tech, SaaS, Marketplaces, and Industrial Tech, primarily across Europe.
What do they offer?
Speedinvest provides startups with early-stage venture capital, hands-on operational support, and access to a global network of industry leaders, helping them scale and succeed.
What is their impact?
The firm aims to foster innovation and support the growth of technology startups by providing the necessary resources, mentorship, and networks to accelerate their success.
Track Record
Speedinvest has invested in several successful startups, including Wefox, Bitpanda, GoStudent, and Tier Mobility, contributing to their growth into leading global companies.
How to get involved?
Speedinvest
VC / Investors / Angels
Speedinvest is a European venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups across various sectors, providing them with capital, hands-on support, and access to a vast network of industry experts and partners.
Health & Life Sciences
Deep Tech
Finance & Investment
Organisation
Profile
Spielfeld is a coworking space focused on fostering collaboration between startups and corporates.
Contact person
Anna Ohlsen-Mangold
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2016
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
Joint venture between Roland Berger and Visa.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, corporates, digital innovators, and tech entrepreneurs.
What do they offer?
Spielfeld offers coworking spaces, innovation programs, and event spaces tailored to startups and corporates.
What is their impact?
Spielfeld fosters digital transformation by providing a collaborative environment for startups and corporates to innovate together.
Track Record
Notable members include Liist, Ninebarc, and Sennder
How to get involved?
Memberships available with various plans; innovation programs and event space rentals also available.
Spielfeld
Coworking
Spielfeld is a coworking space focused on fostering collaboration between startups and corporates.
Industry Agnostic
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
Start 2 is a startup ecosystem platform, accelerator and venture studio that supports startups at every stage of their journey, from initial stages to scaling globally. The program provides tailored mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to an extensive international network of experts and investors.
Contact person
Till Ammelburg
Senior Manager Europe
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2008
Employees
100–200
Organizational structure
Under the Start2 umbrella and brand, Start2 Group GmbH in Germany, Start2 Group, Inc. in the United States and Start2 Group Pte Ltd. in Asia. Some programs are funded by German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups in different stages and Corporates.
What do they offer?
Start 2 offers startups and corporate clients comprehensive programs that provide significant advantages at every stage of their journey. From getting investor-ready to scaling on a global basis, participants benefit from tailored support, unique investor and partner relationships, and connections with key markets around the world.
What is their impact?
Start 2 empowers startups to thrive in the competitive business landscape by guiding them to the world’s most crucial innovation hubs and connecting them with influential partners, potential customers, strategic investors, and venture capitalists. The organization has also successfully guided over 500 corporate innovation projects, helping multinational corporations innovate and grow.
Track Record
Start 2 has successfully guided more than 500 corporate innovation projects and supported numerous startups in scaling their businesses globally.
How to get involved?
Start2 offers various programs tailored for specific needs of the startups. They help with scaling, fundraising and exploring new markets in various delegation trips. Startups can apply for their programs through the website.
Start2
Accelerator / Incubator
Start 2 is a startup ecosystem platform, accelerator and venture studio that supports startups at every stage of their journey, from initial stages to scaling globally. The program provides tailored mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to an extensive international network of experts and investors.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
Startup Colors is an agency that offers incubation programs, innovation tours, and educational programs to help startups develop sustainable tech solutions and connect with industry experts.
Contact person
Maren Lesche
Founder & CEO
Details
Topics
Health & Life Sciences
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2019
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Managed over € 3.5 million in funding since 2019.
Target Group
Startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates looking to innovate and collaborate.
What do they offer?
Startup Colors offers incubation programs, innovation tours, hackathons, and educational programs to support tech talents in building sustainable solutions and connecting with relevant stakeholders.
What is their impact?
Startup Colors aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship by providing resources, networking opportunities, and educational support to startups and innovators.
Track Record
Startup Colors has supported various tech startups through their programs, including Vision Health Pioneers and Applied Data Incubator.
How to get involved?
Interested parties can apply for their programs and participate in events through their website.
Startup Colors
Ecosystem Builder
Startup Colors is an agency that offers incubation programs, innovation tours, and educational programs to help startups develop sustainable tech solutions and connect with industry experts.
Health & Life Sciences
Technology
Organisation
Profile
Stromnetz Berlin is responsible for the distribution of electricity in Berlin, ensuring a secure and reliable power supply.
Contact person
Thomas Schäfer
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Infrastructure
Energy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2013
Employees
1,000+
Organizational structure
Owned by the State of Berlin through the municipal company Berlin Energie und Netzholding (BEN).
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
What do they offer?
What is their impact?
Stromnetz Berlin supports Berlin's climate goals by enhancing the grid's capacity to integrate renewable energy and by ensuring a stable power supply.
Track Record
In 2023, Stromnetz Berlin managed a 35,671 km electricity grid, investing around €337 million in grid infrastructure
How to get involved?
Stromnetz Berlin collaborates with various partners on projects to enhance grid infrastructure and integrate renewable energy sources.
Stromnetz Berlin
Utilities
Stromnetz Berlin is responsible for the distribution of electricity in Berlin, ensuring a secure and reliable power supply.
Infrastructure
Energy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Technologiepark Adlershof is a science and technology park, fostering innovation through a collaborative environment of research institutions, startups, and businesses.
Contact person
Roland Sillmann
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Technology
Media & Creative
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1991
Employees
24,500
Organizational structure
Supported by WISTA Management GmbH
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, research institutions, technology companies, and entrepreneurs
What do they offer?
Technologiepark Adlershof offers extensive office spaces, laboratories, and facilities for research, development, and innovation, supported by a robust network of academic and industry partners.
What is their impact?
Adlershof contributes to technological advancement and economic growth by providing a thriving ecosystem for research, startups, and established companies.
Track Record
Home to over 1,330 companies and 18 scientific institutions, including the Humboldt University and several non-university research institutes.
How to get involved?
Various opportunities for leasing office and lab spaces, with flexible terms depending on the specific needs of the businesses and institutions.
Technologiepark Adlershof
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
Technologiepark Adlershof is a science and technology park, fostering innovation through a collaborative environment of research institutions, startups, and businesses.
Technology
Media & Creative
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Technologiepark Berlin Humboldthain is a hub for technological innovation and research, fostering collaboration between industry and academia in Berlin.
Contact person
Lutz Keßels
Chairman of the Management Board
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1980s
Employees
Organizational structure
Supported by the Berlin Senate and the European Union's "WDM Wirtschaftsdienliche Maßnahmen" program
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, research institutions, technology companies, and entrepreneurs
What do they offer?
Technologiepark Berlin Humboldthain offers extensive office and laboratory spaces, fostering innovation through a collaborative environment and providing access to a network of research and industry partners.
What is their impact?
The park promotes technological advancement and economic growth by supporting research and development activities and enabling the commercialization of innovative ideas.
Track Record
Home to numerous companies and research institutes, including the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration and various departments of the Technical University of Berlin.
How to get involved?
Contact via email or phone for more information on leasing office and laboratory spaces and joining the network.
Technologiepark Berlin Humboldthain
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
Technologiepark Berlin Humboldthain is a hub for technological innovation and research, fostering collaboration between industry and academia in Berlin.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Organisation
Profile
The Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator is a three-month mentorship-driven program designed to support early-stage startups in the deep tech space. The program offers hands-on mentorship, access to the Techstars global network, and funding to help startups scale their innovative technologies.
Contact person
Martin Schilling
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Sustainability
Deep Tech
Technology
Health & Life Sciences
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
Organizational structure
The Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator is part of the global Techstars network, which operates accelerators worldwide to support early-stage startups across various industries.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Up to $120,000 in funding per startup, including $ 20,000 in exchange for 6% equity and a $100,000 convertible note.
Target Group
The program is targeted at early-stage deep tech startups that are developing innovative technologies with the potential for significant impact. Ideal candidates are teams looking for mentorship, funding, and access to a global network to accelerate their growth.
What do they offer?
The Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator offers startups a three-month intensive program that includes hands-on mentorship from industry experts, access to the Techstars global network, and up to $120,000 in funding. The program is designed to help deep tech startups refine their products, business models, and go-to-market strategies.
What is their impact?
The accelerator aims to empower deep tech startups by providing the necessary resources and mentorship to scale their technologies and bring innovative solutions to market. Techstars supports startups in navigating the challenges of early-stage growth and helps them achieve significant milestones.
Track Record
Techstars has supported over 3,200 companies that have gone on to have a market cap of $79B+. Techstars portfolio companies include more than 100 companies with valuations of over $100M, and 19 of them have already reached unicorn status including SendGrid, ClassPass, and Chainalysis.
How to get involved?
Startups interested in joining the Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator can apply via the Techstars website. The program runs multiple times a year, with each cohort lasting three months. Selected startups receive funding, mentorship, and access to the Techstars network. Next batch starts in March 2025. Application Deadline: Nov 20th 2024
Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator
Accelerator / Incubator
The Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator is a three-month mentorship-driven program designed to support early-stage startups in the deep tech space. The program offers hands-on mentorship, access to the Techstars global network, and funding to help startups scale their innovative technologies.
Sustainability
Deep Tech
Technology
Health & Life Sciences
Organisation
Profile
The Drivery is a mobility innovation hub in Berlin offering co-working spaces, labs, and a vibrant community for startups and established companies in the mobility sector.
Contact person
Timon Rupp
CEO
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Mobility & Transport
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2019
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, mobility innovators, automotive companies, and tech enthusiasts
What do they offer?
The Drivery offers co-working spaces, prototyping labs, and event spaces for companies in the mobility sector, fostering innovation through collaboration and access to resources.
What is their impact?
The Drivery promotes sustainable mobility solutions and technological advancement by providing a collaborative environment for startups and established companies.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Memberships available for individuals and teams, with flexible pricing plans based on access and space requirements.
The Drivery
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
Coworking
The Drivery is a mobility innovation hub in Berlin offering co-working spaces, labs, and a vibrant community for startups and established companies in the mobility sector.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Mobility & Transport
Organisation
Profile
Urban Impact provides strategic advisory, go-to-market support, and innovation projects to help startups and companies address urban challenges and climate action.
Contact person
Jonas Schorr
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Urban Development
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2019
Employees
10–50
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Helped raise over € 32.3 million in funding for various initiatives.
Target Group
Startups, scaleups, city administrations, corporates, and investors focused on urban innovation and sustainability.
What do they offer?
Urban Impact offers go-to-market support, strategic advisory, urban testbeds, and investment in early-stage founders transforming cities. They also provide educational programs and workshops to connect startups with experts and stakeholders.
What is their impact?
Urban Impact aims to address climate challenges and improve urban livability by supporting innovative projects and startups, facilitating partnerships, and advising on sustainable urban strategies.
Track Record
Urban Impact has supported over 100 startups, including projects with Vattenfall, Buro Happold, and Arup Ventures. Notable collaborations include a partnership for air quality monitoring with the City of Berlin and a pilot project with a Polish green tech startup and Vattenfall Germany.
How to get involved?
Startups can participate in various programs like the "Expand to Berlin" program, which offers hands-on support, access to a curated network, and direct consulting services. Details and application forms are available on their Programs page.
Urban Impact
Ecosystem Builder
Urban Impact provides strategic advisory, go-to-market support, and innovation projects to help startups and companies address urban challenges and climate action.
Urban Development
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
The Urban Innovation Forum is an annual event that brings together urban innovators, thought leaders, and advocates to explore how breakthroughs in urban tech can accelerate sustainable urban transformation.
Contact person
Sebastian Ulm
Head of Urban Innovation
Details
Topics
Energy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2018
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
Hosted by the Climate Tech Hub, funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Enterprises and co-funded by the European Union.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Urban innovators, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, city officials, and industry leaders.
What do they offer?
The forum provides a platform for networking, learning, and business activities, with a focus on sustainable urban transformation through urban tech innovations.
What is their impact?
The event aims to accelerate the sustainable transformation of urban spaces by fostering collaborations and exploring innovative urban technologies.
Track Record
The Urban Innovation Forum typically hosts over 250 attendees and more than 30 international speakers. The 2024 edition included 220 matchmaking meetings and 4 innovation workshops, showcasing a diverse group of urban innovators and thought leaders
How to get involved?
Urban Innovation Forum
Events & Conferences
The Urban Innovation Forum is an annual event that brings together urban innovators, thought leaders, and advocates to explore how breakthroughs in urban tech can accelerate sustainable urban transformation.
Energy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
The Urban Tech Republic at Berlin TXL is a research and industrial park focused on urban technologies, aiming to create a sustainable and innovative environment for startups and established companies.
Contact person
Gudrun Sack
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Urban Development
Mobility & Transport
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2021
Employees
50–100
Organizational structure
Managed by Tegel Projekt GmbH, a company commissioned by the State of Berlin.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, research institutes, universities, technology companies, and urban planners.
What do they offer?
The Urban Tech Republic offers a unique space for research, development, and innovation in urban technologies, providing infrastructure, support, and networking opportunities.
What is their impact?
The project aims to transform the former Berlin Tegel Airport into a hub for innovation and sustainability, fostering advancements in urban mobility, energy, water management, and digital technologies.
Track Record
Urban Tech Republic is in its development phase with plans for completion in 2027. Initial tenants include Vay Technology GmbH, EasyMile GmbH, and the Berliner Hochschule für Technik, among others. The hub spans 200 hectares, aiming to attract innovative companies and research institutions focused on sustainable urban development.
How to get involved?
Companies and institutions can apply for space and collaboration.
Urban Tech Republic
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
The Urban Tech Republic at Berlin TXL is a research and industrial park focused on urban technologies, aiming to create a sustainable and innovative environment for startups and established companies.
Urban Development
Mobility & Transport
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Vattenfall is a leading European energy company, providing electricity, heat, and gas, focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Contact person
Anna Borg
President and CEO
Details
Topics
Infrastructure
Energy
Sustainability
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1909
Employees
20,000
Organizational structure
Subsidiary of Vattenfall AB, owned by the Swedish state.
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
What do they offer?
What is their impact?
Vattenfall aims to enable a fossil-free living within one generation by focusing on renewable energy and sustainable practices.
Track Record
How to get involved?
Vattenfall
Utilities
Vattenfall is a leading European energy company, providing electricity, heat, and gas, focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Infrastructure
Energy
Sustainability
Organisation
Profile
Vireo Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups focused on sustainability, clean technology, and the circular economy, supporting companies that drive the energy and mobility transition with digital solutions.
Contact person
Felix Krause
Managing Partner
Details
Topics
Infrastructure
Energy
Urban Development
Mobility & Transport
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
1–10
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
€ 40 million
Ticket Size
€ 500,000 to € 1 million
Financial Volume
Target Group
Early-stage B2B startups in Europe that drive electrification and decarbonization across energy, mobility, urban infrastructure, logistics, and industry. Vireo Ventures targets startups that focus on making energy distribution smarter and more efficient. The ideal candidates are those working on solutions related to energy dispatch and management, as well as transport availability. The key factor for selection is a team that is agile, adaptable, and capable of handling complex technical challenges. Vireo Ventures is particularly interested in startups that offer not just products, but comprehensive solutions, and have the capability to effectively sell these solutions in the market.
What do they offer?
Vireo Ventures offers early-stage startups venture capital, strategic support, and access to a network of industry experts, helping them grow and achieve their sustainability goals.
What is their impact?
The firm is committed to supporting the transition to a sustainable economy by investing in startups that develop innovative solutions in clean technology and the circular economy.
Track Record
Portfolio companies: e.g. Cozero, Impact Nexus,Hey Charge. Total: 11 companies full investment, 19 as Angel Pre-fund
How to get involved?
Vireo Ventures
VC / Investors / Angels
Vireo Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups focused on sustainability, clean technology, and the circular economy, supporting companies that drive the energy and mobility transition with digital solutions.
Infrastructure
Energy
Urban Development
Mobility & Transport
Organisation
Profile
WISTA is a management company overseeing several science and technology parks in Berlin, promoting innovation and economic growth through collaboration between research and industry.
Contact person
Roland Sillmann
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Date of the Event
Launch Date
1991
Employees
34,000 across various parks
Organizational structure
Supported by the Berlin Senate
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
Startups, research institutions, technology companies, and entrepreneurs
What do they offer?
WISTA offers extensive office spaces, laboratories, and support services for research and technology companies, fostering a collaborative environment for innovation and development.
What is their impact?
WISTA drives technological advancement and economic growth by supporting research and development activities and enabling the commercialization of innovative ideas.
Track Record
Home to numerous companies and research institutes, including part of the Humboldt University and several non-university research institutes.
How to get involved?
Various opportunities for leasing office and lab spaces, with flexible terms depending on the specific needs of the businesses and institutions.
WISTA
Innovation sites / Tech Labs
WISTA is a management company overseeing several science and technology parks in Berlin, promoting innovation and economic growth through collaboration between research and industry.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Technology
Organisation
Profile
The Economic Development Agency Brandenburg (WFBB) helps investors, established companies and innovative start-ups in the state of Brandenburg to grow their businesses.
Contact person
Sebastian Saule, Dr. Steffen Kammradt
Managing Director
Details
Topics
Industry Agnostic
Date of the Event
Launch Date
Employees
Organizational structure
About
Fund Size
Ticket Size
Financial Volume
Target Group
What do they offer?
The WFBB offers a wide range of business and employment promotion services under one roof
What is their impact?
Track Record
How to get involved?
Wirtschaftsförderung Brandenburg
Economic Development Corporation / Softlanding
The Economic Development Agency Brandenburg (WFBB) helps investors, established companies and innovative start-ups in the state of Brandenburg to grow their businesses.
Industry Agnostic
Organisation
Profile
World Fund operates as a specialized climate tech venture capital firm, investing in startups that have a measurable impact on reducing CO2 emissions. The firm provides financial backing, strategic support, and access to a network of experts and industry leaders to help startups scale their impact.
Contact person
Daria Saharova
General Partner
Details
Topics
Energy
Agriculture
Mobility & Transport
Sustainability
Built environment
Manufacturing
Date of the Event
Launch Date
2021
Employees
10–50
Financial Volume
Average ticket size for the early-stage investments: € 1 million to € 3 million. € 5 million to € 8 million for later-stage companies.
Financial Volume
€ 300 million first fund
Organizational structure
About
Financial Volume
Target Group
The fund targets climate tech startups with innovative solutions that have the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. They have develeoped an in-house science based methodology to measure climate performance potential. In addition every assesment goes through an independent external validation. Ideal candidates are teams that are committed to scaling their impact and driving large-scale climate action.
What do they offer?
World Fund offers climate tech startups significant financial investment, strategic guidance, and access to a global network of experts, partners, and industry leaders. The fund is committed to scaling technologies that can remove substantial amounts of CO2 emissions and drive meaningful climate action.
What is their impact?
The fund’s impact is centered around supporting startups that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions at scale, driving innovations that address the climate crisis and promoting sustainable development.
Track Record
16 portfolio companies: e.g. Juicy Marbles, Cylib, Ecoworks
How to get involved?
World Fund
VC / Investors / Angels
World Fund operates as a specialized climate tech venture capital firm, investing in startups that have a measurable impact on reducing CO2 emissions. The firm provides financial backing, strategic support, and access to a network of experts and industry leaders to help startups scale their impact.
Energy
Agriculture
Mobility & Transport
Sustainability
Built environment
Manufacturing
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