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.
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.
Kristina Fajga
Impact Managerin
Kristina supports startups in defining, measuring, and strengthening their social and environmental impact. She works with founders to build strategies that enable sustainable growth and long-term impact.
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.
Michelle Schmidt
Teamassistenz Science & Startups
Michelle works with startups, especially in healthcare, to create clarity and structure in early-stage development. She supports founders as a reliable point of contact, helping them navigate complexity and take the next steps.
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.
Lydia Tetzner
Head of Community Offers & Programs
Lydia leads the development and implementation of startup programs at Science & Startups. With experience across national and international higher-education contexts, she focuses on building structured, goal-oriented programs that support founders in reaching market readiness and scaling their ventures.
Felix Willems
Manager xG-Incubator
Felix manages the xG Launchpad at Science & Startups, supporting deep-tech founders in turning research into viable ventures. With a PhD in Physics and hands-on entrepreneurial experience, he bridges science, funding, and execution — helping teams navigate complexity and move forward with confidence.
Sarah Bidoli
Project Coordinator "Berliner Startup Stipendium"
Sarah supports startups in bringing structure to early-stage ideas and securing the resources they need to move forward. She works closely with founders within the Berliner Startup Stipendium, helping them stay focused and turn their ideas into viable solutions.
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.
With Passion @ Science & Startups
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!