For a world that still thrives 100 years from now.
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.
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First class Services for
Founders & Talents
Have a look at our services to support startup founders and talents.
100 % Free & Equity-Free Startup Support
Since we are publicly funded our startup consulting is free of charge and equity-free, a key advantage for early-stage founders in Berlin.
Access to Business Angels & VCs
When you're ready for private funding, we connect you with our network of Business Angels and Venture Capital firms active in the Berlin startup scene.
Access to Labs, Research Facilities & Coworking Spaces
Get access to the infrastructure of Berlin's top universities, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin, including state-of-the-art labs, research facilities and coworking spaces. Ideal for deep tech and life science startups.
Berlin Startup Community & Network
Join a growing community of science-based founders in Berlin. Our teams are embedded in the ecosystem to help you learn, share and grow together.
Find a Co-Founder in Berlin
Looking for a co-founder, technical lead or first hires? Our co-founder matching platform connects you with talents from Berlin's university ecosystem.
Startup Academy: : Training for Founders
Build your startup skills in market strategy, commercial law, GDPR compliance, pricing and deal-making. Free workshops and training for science-based founders.
Startup funding & public grants
We help founding teams access startup funding and public grants in Germany, including exist Gründungsstipendium & Forschungstransfer, Berliner Startup Stipendium and other equity-free funding programs.
Startup Guidance & Mentoring in Berlin
Ranked among Europe's Top 12 startup hubs, Berlin offers a strong environment for founders. We provide professional, hands-on guidance through every step of starting your business.
Community Membership
Be part of the Science & Startups Community through digital and analog networking within a committed community.
Individual Events
Opportunity to design individual event formats (e.g. corporate formats).
Partnership and Research
Clarification of needs regarding possible research topics and establishment of contacts with partner universities, startups, and established entrepreneurs from the network.
Marketing Opportunities
Increasing presence and reach through joint marketing activities.
Exclusive Event Access
Privileged access to exclusive events to gain valuable knowledge, insights, and networking opportunities.
Personal Key Account
Get a personal account manager where you can address business related matters.
Access to Talents
Get in touch with the entrepreneurial community, alumni, researchers, and other university talent to leapfrog your own activities.
Qualification
To develop the perfect skill set you receive tailored trainings in relevant subjects like marketing, business development, operations, and more.
Access to Incubation
A best-in-class incubation process provides streamlined startup support including mentoring, networking as well as access to funding and resources.
Employee Training
Advanced development opportunities for employees through trend-specific training programs.
Access to Premises
Access to premises such as laboratories, prototyping facilities, and offices.
Networking and Cooperation Opportunities
Matchmaking based on shared interests with science-based startups, industry partners, alumni, and experts.
Access to science-based startups
Promoting cooperation/partnerships with innovative startups from the university environment.
Incorporating the latest Scientific Advances
Incorporating the latest scientific advances and technologies, such as leveraging the capabilities of IPs, to stay at the forefront of innovation in research and development practices.
Enhancing Innovation Capacity
Enhancing innovation capacity to encourage entrepreneurship in generating fresh business concepts and models, fostering the creation of novel ventures and approaches for progressive economic growth.
Networking and Collaboration
Creating opportunities for networking and collaboration based on interests: connecting with science-based startups, industry partners, alumni, and experts through matching processes.
How it works
To turn a founding idea into a successful startup, you need support—and that’s what we offer through our services. We provide advice and coaching during the startup and early phases, as well as access to the expertise and infrastructure of four excellent universities in Berlin. Through the EXIST startup scholarship and the Berlin Startup Scholarship, attractive public funding programs (100% funding rate) are also available to help bring your startup ideas to life.
Book an Appointment
Get your first 30 minutes of free startup consultation.
Assessment
Receive guidance on available public grants and other startup support opportunities.
Preparation
We’ll collaborate to prepare your funding application and submit it to the appropriate funding provider. You'll then be onboarded into our incubation process.
Incubation
Start the incubation journey with three key phases: evaluation of the business model and product, development of a financing strategy, and acquisition of pilot customers with follow-up financing.
Acceleration
We provide tailored support throughout your growth phase, including assistance with infrastructure, alumni networks, talent acquisition, consultation, and access to investment and financing opportunities.
Programmes for Founders
Whether you’re brainstorming, building a prototype, or assessing your market fit, we likely have the right program for you.
Every month, the five best ideas each win 100€. At the end of the year, our Top 5 receive an additional 1,000€ at the Brilliant 1000 ceremony.
No pitch decks, no jargon, just your idea in your own words. Submit now on matchem.science-startups.berlin.
100 to 100
ESA-BIC is one of Europe's most successful startup incubation networks. Founding teams get access to the full Science & Startups network: incubation infrastructure, investors, industry partners, and the Berlin startup ecosystem.
Science & Startups
Out of more than 180 evaluated startup hubs across Europe, we achieved: Top 12 in Europe, Rank 6 in Track Record, Top 2 University Startup HUB in Germany and Rank 1 in Berlin.
Science & Startups
Events
We host a variety of events across the Berlin University Alliance member institutions, including workshops, networking events, and startup competitions.
Match’em
Matching University Talent
with Startups
If you want to get a startup job, become a startup co-founder or want to build your startup team and are looking to find co-founders, employees or supporters - join Match’em!
Resources for Talents
Mentors
With Science & Startups, you can connect with over 1,700 professors who could become your mentor. A scientific mentor is required to apply for the Berliner Startup Stipendium or EXIST grant.
Interested in becoming a Science & Startups mentor? Get in touch here.
Coaches
Science & Startups offers a network of certified coaches across various fields. Startups connected with Science & Startups benefit from special coaching conditions. Speak with your startup guide to take advantage of this opportunity.
Science & Startups Academy
Science & Startups offers hands-on workshops for founders to gain new skills and expand their expertise. Discover available topics, dates, expert facilitators, and detailed information here.
Competitions
Test your idea, showcase your research, or refine your product for market entry—and win prizes! Participate in our idea competitions, from early-stage student contests to innovation challenges focused on research-based products and business concepts.
100 to 100 Challenge
Have a groundbreaking idea related to health, climate change, social innovation, culture, or education? Share your 100-word concept with us for a chance to win €100. Five winners are chosen each month. The best entries will be featured at the end of the year and recognized publicly.
Forum Junge Spitzenforschung
Each year, the Forum Junge Spitzenforschung competition - organized by Stiftung Industrieforschung and Berlin universities - honors young researchers with innovative, practical solutions stemming from foundational research. Six winners will share €42,000 in prize money to advance their research projects.
Available Startup Jobs
Discover various jobs within our associated startups. For further positions and more details, follow the links below.
Robotics Software Engineer as Founding Engineer W. A. N. T. E. D!
Working Student (f/m/d) / Internship / Thesis / CTA
Founding Engineer in an AI Sales Coaching Startup
If you want to get a startup job, become a startup co-founder or want to build your startup team - join Match’em!
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