Science.  And Startups.

Whether you’re a leading scientist, an entrepreneur, or simply someone with a groundbreaking science-based idea:

Science & Startups empowers individuals with diverse backgrounds from Berlin and all over the world to transform their innovations into companies that will shape our tomorrow.

For a world that still thrives 100 years from now.

Entrepreneurship offers a unique avenue to make a global impact beyond traditional scientific roles. Embracing a shift from specialization to a more generalist perspective is crucial in driving innovation, with collaboration playing a key part. Science & Startups fosters a dynamic ecosystem for collaboration between students, scientists, and entrepreneurs.   

This ecosystem, facilitated by Berlin’s major universities, provides invaluable resources like research access, mentorship, and funding to support impactful ventures. Ultimately, the shared goal is to drive economic success while addressing global challenges.

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Meet our team

Our team is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration in Berlin's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

André Nikolski

Co-Director Leap Berlin | Community Builder | Strategic Projects

André works on strategic projects at Science & Startups, including initiatives like LEAP, Berlin’s first coworking and event space for quantum technology innovators. He focuses on creating environments that enable collaboration, innovation, and effective ways of working within startup programs.

Andreas Müller

Academy Support

Andreas supports startups in developing the skills they need to navigate early-stage challenges. He works closely with founders to strengthen their capabilities and help them move forward with confidence.

Aneta Bärwolf

Board Science & Startups | Managing Director FUB Innovation & SHIFT

Knowledge and technology transfer is the bridge between research and practice: at our university, we bring innovative ideas from science to business and society. Whether through support in validating research results, taking the first steps in starting your own business, or implementing ideas in cooperation with industry partners or other social actors.

Anna Figoluschka

Senior Consultant

Anna supports startups with a strong focus on implementation. Combining analytical thinking with hands-on startup experience, she helps founders translate ideas into concrete next steps and move their ventures forward.

Charlotte Sigel

Impact & DEIB Management in the Berliner Startup Stipendium

Charlotte has been with Science & Startups for three years, focused on making startup support more inclusive and impact-driven. Charlotte draws on experience in innovation, climate, and sustainable business, and believes that diverse stakeholders at the table are what make founding ecosystems resilient.

Claudia Dirks

Startup Consultant | Specialized in Healthcare & Prevention

Claudia works at the intersection of healthcare, communication, and innovation. With her background in healthcare journalism, she supports founders in developing solutions that go beyond technolog. There she is focused on what truly improves patient care and system-level impact.

Dauaride Empere

Head of Startup Consultancy

Dauaride works with founders at the point where ideas need to become real. Drawing on experience across energy, transportation, and services, he helps teams structure, validate, and scale their ventures. As Head of Startup Consultancy, his focus is on enabling founders to make informed decisions early and build startups that last.

Diana Bauer

Head of Startup Support TU Berlin I Advising on all Startup-Related Funding Programs

Diana brings extensive experience from nearly two decades at TU Berlin, with deep insight into the university’s startup landscape and alumni network. She supports founders with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, helping them make decisions, navigate funding opportunities, and move their ventures forward.