An entire ecosystem to facilitate collaborations
Collaborations create market success since we create advantages for everyone involved: scientists gain access to interesting topics, partners, research designs and third-party funding.
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First class Services for
Founders & Talents
Have a look at our services to support startup founders and talents.
100% Free Support
Since we are publicly funded, our services are free of charge and free of equity to you. This is a key benefit for your future growth!
Startup Academy
Want to boost your startup skills in areas like market strategy, commercial law, GDPR compliance, pricing strategies, deal closing and much more? Take part in our academy!
Community
You’ll never walk alone: Our teams are embedded within our community to learn, share, and thrive together.
Investor network
When ready for private funding we support startups with our network of investors like business angels and venture capital firms.
Co-Founder Matchmaking
If you want to build your startup team and are looking to find co-founders, employees or supporters we'll support you on your way within our matchmaking platform.
Guidance
As one of the most successful startup ecosystems in Europe we provide professional guidance through the process of starting your own venture.
Access to infrastructure
Get access to the infrastructure of the three excellent universities in Berlin like labs, research facilities, tools, workspaces, and other resources.
Startup funding & public grants
We support founding teams and startups to get access to initial startup funding and public grants - equity free.
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.
Events
We host a variety of events across the Berlin University Alliance member institutions, including workshops, networking events, and startup competitions.
Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and the presidents of all three Berlin excellence universities joined the celebration. Read the full press release here.
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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.
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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.
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