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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.

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Axel Springer and Humboldt University Launch Joint AI Certificate Program

19.10.2026 – The 17-week certificate program combines academic instruction from Humboldt University with real-world AI use cases from day-to-day work at Axel Springer.

To mark the start of the semester, University Sports and HumboldtStore have designed a new sports shirt, which is now available

14.10.2026 – The University Sports program at Humboldt University in Berlin offers over 700 courses catering to a variety of interests and fitness levels. In this interview, Rieke Bruns, deputy director of University Sports, explains which sports are particularly popular, how to find the right course, and what makes the program so special.

Prof. Dr. Heike Klüver Named One of Berlin's Top 100 Scientists

12.10.2026 – Political scientist Prof. Dr. Heike Klüver is one of the *Tagesspiegel*’s “100 Leading Figures in Berlin Academia” and conducts research on how to strengthen democratic institutions and prevent democratic regression.

Research with Impact: Nobel Prize for Peter Hegemann

05.10.2026 – The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Peter Hegemann of Humboldt University in Berlin, as well as Georg Nagel (University of Würzburg) and Karl Deisseroth (Stanford University), for their groundbreaking discoveries in the field of optogenetics.

Prof. Dr. Christian Hackenberger ist UNIPRENEUR

HU professor is one of the 20 UNIPRENEURS 2026

28.09.2026 – Every three years, UNIPRENEURS presents awards for outstanding achievements in the field of entrepreneurship at universities. In 2026, Prof. Dr Christian Hackenberger was among the award winners.

IHK Vertragsunterzeichnung September 2026 (c) Stefan Klenke

Cooperation agreement signed between Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry

16.09.2026 – Working together for talent and innovation ‘Made in Berlin’. The HU and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) aim to forge even closer links between academia and industry.

Forum Junge Spitzenforschung 2026

08.09.2026 – Forum Junge Spitzenforschung 2026 is seeking innovative research projects on the topic of resilient energy infrastructure – ranging from more stable electricity grids and crisis-proof energy supplies to smarter solutions for renewable energy.

Innovation Lab with NLND in September

08.09.2026 – Master’s students have until 11 September 2026 to register for the Innovation Lab ‘Sustainable Strategy Development for the NLND Berlin’. This time, the programme is being run in collaboration with one of Berlin’s largest innovation hubs.

Second call for proposals for ProValid in 2026 launched

07.09.2026 – Researchers have until 5 October 2026 to apply for the funding programme. ProValid gives them the opportunity to validate their project and bring it to market.

HU-Wissenschaftlerin Dr. Heidi Mauersberger

HI:LIGHTS: Effective Conflict Management for better Working Atmosphere and Spirit of Innovation

27.07.2026 – Dr Heidi Mauersberger from the Department of Social and Organisational Psychology at HU focuses her research on workplace conflicts. Recently, she was interviewed by the Tagesspiegel on this topic. We have now featured the interview in our latest edition of HI:LIGHTS, which you can read on our INSIGHTS blog from today.

Ohne Risiken einzugehen wird es mit dem Gründen schwer

It’s hard to start a Business without taking Risks

15.07.2026 – Volker Hofmann in an interview with "Berliner Wirtschaft": How can Berlin become Europe’s leading centre for innovation? The interview focuses on the biggest challenges facing spin-offs from the research sector, the importance of a willingness to take risks, and the areas of research with the greatest potential for the future.

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.

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.

Our events

JUNI

Forum Junge Spitzenforschung

24/11/2026, 18:00 pm

Competition

Until 1 November, early-career researchers from Berlin’s major universities can submit their application-oriented research ideas on the topic of ‘Resilient Energy Infrastructure’ and win up to 12,000 euros in prize money.

Information and registration

INAM

Deep Tech Investors Lounge

08/12/2026, 12:30 pm

Community Event

Online

An exclusive space for investors to meet and engage with promising international deep tech startups from pre-seed to Series A. 15 startups, 3 min. pitches and 15 min networking sessions.

Information and registration

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