Humboldt Founders Club | network of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Humboldt Startup-Program

All information about the admission criteria, the process and the support services!

Entrepreneur traineeship

Our startup courses for Bachelor's, Master's and researchers provide the tools for entering the startup world— including credit points.

Startup Incubator

Our startup incubators in Mitte and Adlershof offer the necessary infrastructure and exchange platform for successful company development.

Consulting, Mentoring & Coaching

External expertise and experience are essential for a successful startup. Our startup consultants and our entire network of coaches and academic mentors are available for this purpose.

Thematic programs

Programs with a thematic focus support researchers, innovators and start-ups in specific specialist areas such as AI or quantum technology.

Funding & Financing

Within the framework of the Humboldt Startup Programme, the Prepare Phase, the Launch Phase including the Berlin Startup Grant and EXIST, offers attractive sponsorships for all start-up phases*. We also support funded startups in securing follow-up financing.

Startup Portfolio

Over 170 companies have already been founded with the support of Humboldt-Innovation.

About Us

Humboldt Founders Club is the network for founders from the environment of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. We advocate for more entrepreneurial spirit at Humboldt-Universität and thus drive social change through interdisciplinary innovative spirit.

Our offer

We offer founders of Humboldt-Universität the unique opportunity to network with like-minded people, get to know innovative startups and stay informed about the startup culture at the university.

We believe
that founders can
only succeed
with a
strong network!

Become a member

Members of our network

The DNA of our network lies in the diversity of our members. Experienced entrepreneurs meet young startup founders. 500+ founders of startups and established companies are already in our network. Here is a small selection.

Our Ambassador Board

8 great founders from our network advocate for more startup culture at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin as ambassadors and are the go-to address for members of the Humboldt Founders Club.

Bild zeigt 8 Ambassadors von oben links: Eva-Valérie Gfrerer, Marek Checinski, Nijuscha Gruhn, Arman Nassirtoussi. Unten von links: Sebastian Winkler, Dr. Adiba Maignan, Robert Nachama, Katja Kolmetz.

Meet Ambassadors

Impressions of our events

We regularly invite our members to exclusive networking events. Through cross-industry networking, we create impulses with real impact.

Connect with 350+ Humboldt Founders on LinkedIn

Are you an entrepreneur with a connection to Humboldt-Universität? Are you looking for exchange with like-minded people and want to network with 300+ founders? Do you want to learn more about the start-up and innovation scene at your home university?
Then join our growing Humboldt Founder Community on LinkedIn!

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Humboldt Founder Reports

Here we collect exciting figures and insights into the Humboldt Founder ecosystem.

All Reports

FAQ

Who can become a member of the Humboldt Founders Club?

The Humboldt Founders Club welcomes founders who are alumni of Humboldt-Universität (because they studied, researched and/or worked there) or who founded their company with the support of the Humboldt Startupservice.

How can I become a member of the Humboldt Founders Club?

Simply sign up for our email list. After the successful verification of your details, you will receive a welcome email regarding your membership.

What are the benefits of a membership?

Your benefits in the Humboldt Founders Club:

You are part of the Humboldt Founder Community and benefit from cross-industry networking and exchange with other Humboldt Founders.
You receive invitations to exclusive networking events and lunch breaks for an informal exchange of experiences.
You benefit from our offers from members for members.
You stay up-to-date on the startup culture at your home university and get to know young innovative startups.
You get exclusive access to the scientific innovation ecosystem of Humboldt-Universität.
You have the opportunity to advocate for more startup spirit at Humboldt-Universität.

What does a membership cost?

A membership with us is free of charge so far.

How can I end my membership?

Just send us an email with your wish to leave the membership. We will delete your data according to our privacy policy.

Further
questions?

Text us, we will be happy to answer them.
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Support our work

The Humboldt Founders Club is a joint initiative of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and its transfer company Humboldt-Innovation.
Would you like to support our work financially?

Then we would be delighted to receive a donation by bank transfer.

Bank account
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
IBAN: DE95 1007 0848 0512 6206 01
BIC: DEUTDEDB110

Reference
D.02723.00.422000

Note: No formal donation receipt is required for donations of up to 300 euros per payment. The bank booking confirmation (e.g. account statement or PC printout for online banking) is sufficient proof of donation for the tax office if it shows the name and account number of the donor and recipient as well as the amount and booking date.