Education, Networks and Events
Berlin offers numerous networks and events as well as optimal education and training opportunities for founders.
A successful startup location depends on networking between universities, startups, investors, politics and established companies. Berlin not only provides opportunities for exchange by numerous networks and founder events, there are also vital hot spots distributed throughout the city which facilitate contact between young entrepreneurs.
In Berlin, young entrepreneurs find the best opportunities for education and advanced training to guide them at all stages of business development. Berlin’s universities and institutions of higher education provide their own incubators and actively participate in the startup network Science & Startups.
Education (selection)
Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT)
BHT Startup Hub (in German)
Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin and Charité Universitätsmedizin
Sience & Startups
Berlin School of Economics and Law
Startup Incubator Berlin (SIB)
Startup center of the Technische Universität Berlin
Center for Entrepreneurship
Startup center of the Freie Universität Berlin
Courses in founding
Startup center of the Humboldt University Berlin
Venture service of the Humboldt University Berlin
Startup center of the University of Applied Sciences (HTW)
Entrepreneurship Education for HTW Students
Events (selection)
Berlin-Brandenburg Business Plan Competition
The Berlin-Brandenburg Business Plan Competition (BPW) is Germany’s largest regional founder initiative.
www.b-p-w.de
re:publica
A three-day conference with lectures and workshops on digital topics, social media and network policy.
re-publica.de
Tech Open Air (TOA) Berlin
The festival connects technology, music, arts and science. Internet founders meet investors, artists and musicians.
toa.berlin
TRANSFORM
At Bitkom's trend conference, up-and-coming companies have the opportunity to pitch their business models and network with renowned companies in the industry.
transform.show