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
Diversity Factory GmbH (i.G.)	Computer Science		Prof. Zender
Cyano Biotech	Biology	2004	Prof. Börner
studiVZ	Computer Science	2005
Apliki GmbH & Co. KG	Psychology	2006
TLTS GmbH	Chemistry	2006
Webedia GmbH	Economics	2006
netCCM GmbH	Computer Science	2006	Prof. Fischer
PhenoSys		2006
Acuros	Biology	2006	Prof. Ehwald
IQP GmbH	Psychology	2007
Babbel	Cultural Studies	2007
123Skins - Tortoise Design	Chemistry	2007	Prof. Hecht
Cyano Biofuels GmbH	Biology	2007	Prof. Kramer
Decision Institute GmbH	Economics	2008	Prof. Wickström
ZPHU GmbH	Psychology	2008
Quantiox GmbH	Physics	2008	Prof. Masselink
Offerista Group GmbH	Economics	2008	Prof. Günther
Tempelhove Research UG	Economics	2008
Unique Fragrance GmbH	Law	2008
greateyes	Physics	2008	Prof. Röder
SkillMap GmbH	Economics	2008
Vergangenheitsverlag	History	2008
sofatutor GmbH	Economics	2008	Prof. Paulssen
Playotope GmbH	Computer Science	2009	Prof. Freytag

Humboldt Startup-Program

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

Humboldt Founders Club

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

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.