Science. And Startups.
Science & Startups is the joint startup service of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin, in partnership with Charité.
Whether you're a leading scientist, an entrepreneur or simply someone with a science-based idea, we empower people from Berlin and around the world to turn their ideas into companies.
Building startups that matter, today and for generations to come.
Entrepreneurship lets scientists make an impact beyond traditional research roles.
Science & Startups fosters collaboration between students, scientists and entrepreneurs from Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin and Charité.
Through this ecosystem, founders gain access to research, mentorship and funding to build ventures that address real-world challenges, from climate change to healthcare.
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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.
Martin Kern
Startup Consultant
As a former founder himself, Martin Kern supports startups in navigating the challenges of building a venture from idea to market. As a startup consultant, he draws on his experience to help teams make informed decisions and move their projects forward.
Lydia Tetzner
Head of Community Offers & Programs
Lydia Tetzner 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.
Dr. Kristina Fajga
Reporting & Quality Management
Dr. Kristina Fajga 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.
Katja Brunner
Senior Startup Consultant
Katja Brunner works with founders translating ideas from science into real-world ventures — especially supporting female founders in navigating early-stage challenges. As Senior Startup Consultant, she focuses on building strong foundations, enabling access to the right networks, and creating pathways to funding and growth.
Katharina Heinrich
Startup Consultant
Katharina Heinrich works with early-stage founders to turn ideas into viable business concepts. As Launchpad Manager Latin America and Startup Consultant, she brings experience in business design and innovation to support teams with the right methods, networks, and structure.
Julius Weber
Startup Consultant
Julius Weber supports research-driven startup teams, particularly in healthcare and prevention, in developing viable business models and preparing for launch. He works closely with founders to navigate early-stage challenges and build a strong foundation for their ventures.
Franziska Mönch
Startup Consultant
Franziska Mönch brings structure to complex ideas — with an analytical approach, an open mind, and a genuine passion for innovative solutions. Together, she’ll help founders develop a strategy from concept to successful tech startup and position their business within Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
Florian Frank
Board, Science & Startups
Florian is a bi-qualified lawyer in Germany and Spain. He heads the Innovation & Legal Division, the Technology Transfer Office at Technische Universität Berlin.
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