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.

Science & Startups Jobs

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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!

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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.