Startup Portfolio | Humboldt Innovation

Over 170 companies have already been founded with the support of Humboldt-Innovation. Our startup portfolio reflects the broad research landscape of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the innovation potential of the German capital city. Here you will find an overview of all the start-ups we have supported so far.

Contact

Diana Matz

+49 30 2093 70766

Thomas Wagner

+49 30 2093 70773

Company name	Department / Institute	Founded in	Mentor
EKOR Tech GmbH	Computer Science	2017	Prof. Scheuermann
Spreadgood gemeinnützige UG (haftungsbeschränkt)	Computer Science	2018	Prof. Weidlich
Webpgr UG (haftungsbeschränkt)	Computer Science	2014
Homo Ludens GmbH	Computer Science	2019
Cyano Biotech	Biology	2004	Prof. Börner
Tech InnoSphere GmbH	Biology	2018
Alganize	Biology	2023	Prof. Grimm
CellDEG GmbH	Biology	2016	Prof. Steuer
Solaga UG (haftungsbeschränkt)	Biology	2015	Prof. Arenz
Acuros	Biology	2006	Prof. Ehwald
Cyano Biofuels GmbH	Biology	2007	Prof. Kramer
VLab Berlin	Cultural Studies	2017	Prof. Vincent Houben
ZIMMER Fahrradtaschen & Portemonnaies	Cultural Studies	2016
Babbel	Cultural Studies	2007
WorkHub GmbH	Economics	2011	Prof. Mendling
Decision Institute GmbH	Economics	2008	Prof. Wickström
ecodoc GmbH	Economics	2010	Prof. Günther
Offerista Group GmbH	Economics	2008	Prof. Günther
Tempelhove Research UG	Economics	2008
inVenture	Economics	2021
Webedia GmbH	Economics	2006
tvype GmbH	Economics	2010	Prof. Günther
TripLegend	Economics	2020	Prof. Lessmann
SkillMap GmbH	Economics	2008

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.

Humboldt Founders Club

The Humboldt Founders Club is the network for founders from the environment of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

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 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.