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.
Join the Team!
Would you like to work with exciting startup teams and support them as part of our association? Get in touch with us to explore impactful roles!
Meet our team
Our team is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration in Berlin's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Charlotte Sigel
Impact & DEIB Management
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Florian Frank
Member of the Management Team | Head of Innovation at Centre for Entrepreneurship
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Aneta Bärwolf
Member of the Management Team | Managing Director FUB Innovation
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.
Volker Hofmann
Member of the Management Team | Managing Director at Humboldt-Innovation
Specialist areas: Knowledge transfer, technology transfer, start-up support, research cooperation, contract research, scientific services, scientific continuing education, merchandising, event services, consulting, and coaching.
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.
Katja Brunner
Senior Consultant & Teamlead
Katja works with founders translating ideas from science into real-world ventures — especially supporting female founders in navigating early-stage challenges. As Senior Consultant and Team Lead, she focuses on building strong foundations, enabling access to the right networks, and creating pathways to funding and growth.
Diana Matz
Startup-Consultant
Diana works with founders to turn innovative ideas into real-world applications. She is particularly skilled at unpacking complex problems and helping teams identify the next steps that matter. As a Startup Consultant, she supports early-stage ventures in building clarity and momentum.
Pepper
Senior Pawtnership Manager
Pepper is responsible for team morale, spontaneous check-ins, and well-timed interruptions. As Senior Pawtnership Manager, Pepper is responsible for team morale. The 13-year-old New York native brings unmatched enthusiasm, a nose for good ideas, and the firm belief that every meeting is better with a dog in the room. And treats.
Meet our team
Our team is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration in Berlin's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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.
Philipp Heinicke
Startup Advisor | Technology & Ressources
Philipp supports startup teams and connects them with the full Science & Startups network. He combines a deep understanding of public-sector support structures with the mindset of lean startups — acting as both a trusted sparring partner and a critical outside perspective.
Martin Kern
Startup Advisor (Gründungsberater) | specialized on Business Models
As a former founder, Martin supports startups in navigating the challenges of building a venture from idea to market. As a startup coach, he draws on his experience to help teams make informed decisions and move their projects forward.
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Contact us
Talk to your personal advisor!
Our team would love to support your startup journey.
Reach out via info@science-startups.berlin or
schedule your appointment right away!
