New GovLab project: winning elections with homophobia?
Hostility toward LGBTQ people has political impact. But how exactly? The Humboldt GovLab has studied its effect on elections and reveals surprising findings. Read more on our blog now!
Biogenic photoconversion film reaches a new level of efficiency
A transnational research consortium comprising Mimotype Technologies GmbH, the UCL Photonics Innovation Lab, and Modern Synthesis presents its latest innovation: a biogenic photoconversion film that opens up a wide range of possibilities.
Many innovative research ideas fail not because of a lack of quality, but at the transition to application. This is precisely where ProValid comes in. Researchers can submit their project proposals until 15 February 2026.
HI:STORIES: Interview with physicist Dr. Tolga Wagner
HU scientist and physicist Dr. Tolga Wagner has developed groundbreaking innovations in electron microscopy. One of these innovations has already reached market readiness. In our interview, we discussed both his work and his professional journey.
The winners of the “Forum Junge Spitzenforschung” 2025 have been announced!
At the final event of the Forum Junge Spitzenforschung competition, six teams from Berlin’s universities were honored for innovative ideas on the topic of “Water & Water Management” and received a total of 42,000 euros in funding.
On October 22, the #ai_berlin hub opened. Berlin’s Senator for Economic Affairs, Franziska Giffey, and Dr. Stefan Franzke, CEO of Berlin Partner, officially launched the initiative.
The winner of the 2025 Humboldt-Innovation Award have been announced
Neuroscientist Barbara Hollunder wins the Dissertation Award, while Daniel Kohl receives the BA/MA Award. The official award ceremony will take place on November 12 at the HU main building on Unter den Linden.
Forum Junge Spitzenforschung 2025 – Water & Water Management
The competition is aimed at early-career researchers from Berlin’s universities and Charité who are developing innovative, application-oriented concepts for the sustainable use of water. A total of €42,000 in prize money will be awarded. The application deadline is October 26, 2025.
IP Festival 2025 – Berlin patents for your business success
Discover innovative patents from Berlin’s research landscape, exchange ideas with inventors, entrepreneurs, and experts, and learn how to strategically leverage intellectual property for your business. Free participation for IHK member companies on November 25, 2025, in Berlin.
The Academy has been an integral part of HI for several years now. But what actually happens there? Dr. Katrin Schütz, the head of the Academy, has answered the most important questions for us. You can read all about it on our INSIGHTS blog.
Over 20 million euros in initial funding for UNITE from economic and federal sources
The start-up incubator UNITE was recognized as one of ten projects nationwide in the EXIST flagship competition and is receiving 10 million euros. An additional 10 million euros comes from private capital.
HI:STORIES: Level Nine Nanozymes Spark Green Chemistry
The chemical industry enables our modern way of life. However, it also severely harms the environment and contributes climate change. The innovation of Berlin-based start-up Level Nine could unlock a new, more sustainable era.