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Connecting Science and Society

Humboldt-Innovation links science, business and society with services in the fields of applied research, business start-ups and events. As a 100% subsidiary-company of Humboldt-Universität of Berlin, we are aiming to make research, innovations and resources available.

Humboldt-Innovation GmbH
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HU-Präsidentin Julia von Blumenthal, Humboldt-Innovation, quantumReality und HU kommen zusammen

Humboldt University and quantumReality extend their Research Collaboration in Electrochemistry

09.06.2026 – The new project will further expand the existing collaboration in the field of AI-driven electrochemistry research. Following a successful pilot project in 2025, the company is continuing to invest in the research conducted by the “Hybrid Devices” research group, led by Prof. Dr. Emil List-Kratochvil at the Center for the Science of Materials Berlin at HU.

Studentische Hilfskraft für Marketing und PR

Student Assistant Marketing & PR

08.06.2026 – Do you love editorial work and breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand content? Are you creative and a natural communicator? Then apply now as a Student Assistant for Marketing & PR and gain valuable hands-on experience alongside your studies!

HI:STORIES: Interview with Mimotype's Co-Founder Danilo Flores on their Photoconversion Film

08.06.2026 – In collaboration with the UCL Photonics Innovation Lab and Modern Synthesis, Mimotype has developed a unique innovation that can increase crop yields by up to 30%. Read more about it on our INSIGHTS blog.

Kinder stärken ihre mathematische Kompetenz mit dem Rollenspiel "LIRA"

New HI:LIGHTS: When Math becomes an Adventure

04.06.2026 – As part of a DATI Innovation Print, gamelab.berlin, in partnership with the publisher Ulisses Spiele, has developed the narrative role-playing system 'LIRA,' which is designed to help children learn mathematics through play.

Teilnehmer:innen eines Wahlkreistags von Hallo Bundestag (c) Hallo Bundestag

New HI:LIGHTS: "Hallo Bundestag" collaborates with GovLab

26.05.2026 – Humboldt Governance Lab to evaluate the 'Hallo Bundestag' project. We interviewed Jainaba Kurz from Hallo Bundestag on how civil society projects can benefit from academic contract research.

Gründer der Noreja Intelligence GmbH und Investor:innen

HU startup Noreja raises over €1.1 million in latest funding round

28.04.2026 – Noreja offers a unique platform for the optimization and real-time tracking of business processes. One of the founders is HU professor Jan Mendling.

Science into Business: We’re officially among the top 12 in Europe!

19.02.2026 – In the latest Financial Times ranking, Science & Startups has been named the 12th leading startup hub in Europe! We are particularly proud of our No. 1 ranking in Berlin and our No. 6 ranking for our track record. This is a strong signal for Berlin as a deep-tech hub and for our mission to bring cutting-edge research into the business world.

Menschenmenge mit wehenden LGBTQ-Flaggen

New GovLab project: winning elections with homophobia?

05.02.2026 – 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

03.02.2026 – 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.

ProValid: from research to application

02.02.2026 – 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

12.01.2026 – 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!

18.11.2025 – 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.

Opening of the #ai_berlin hub

29.10.2025 – 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.

Preisträger:innen des Humboldt-Innovationspreises 2025

The winner of the 2025 Humboldt-Innovation Award have been announced

29.10.2025 – 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.

IP Festival 2025 – Berlin patents for your business success

17.10.2025 – 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.

Forum Junge Spitzenforschung 2025 – Water & Water Management

17.10.2025 – 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.

HI:LIGHTS: Humboldt-Innovation Academy

30.07.2025 – 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

14.07.2025 – 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.

Noah Labs in the Fast Lane

07.07.2025 – Deep Tech Award in the "Artificial Intelligence" category goes to health-tech startup Noah Labs.

20 years of Humboldt-Innovation!

18.06.2025 – What an evening! Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and helped make this special milestone possible!

Our events

greenCHEM

From Insight to Impact: Framing Challenges for Sustainable Innovation (Part I & II)

03/09/2026, 10:00 am

03.09.2026 – 10.09.2026

Workshop

In Person

This two-part, practice-oriented workshop series is aimed at industry professionals with an understanding of sustainability and "green chemistry." In this workshop, you will learn how to frame and transform your knowledge into tangible innovation projects for your organization.

Information and registration

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