Berlin Female Founders, Apply for the FemaleStartAperitivo

Attention Berlin Female Founders – Apply by March 8th for the Female StartAperitivo Semi-Final Berlin!

The Female StartAperitivo, initiated by the Hamburg Investors Network, is heading into the next round, and Berlin is part of it. The Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. is hosting the semi-final in the capital together with the Startup Incubator Berlin of the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR) and R+V. The goal is to give female founders and women-led startups the attention they deserve.

Do you run a startup based in Berlin and want to present your idea to investors and a large audience? Then apply now for the semi-final.

When, where, how?

• Date: March 2025, from 6 PM
• Location: DeepSpace @ The Drivery, Berlin
• Application deadline: March 2025
• Startup application: bit.ly/FSA_Halbfinale_Berlin

What are the startup criteria?

• At least one woman or female-presenting person in the founding team (with at least 5% real equity)
• Founded with registered office in Berlin
• Industry-agnostic, Pre-Seed to Series A (maximum 5 years old)
• MVP, initial revenue or funding (e.g. for DeepTech)

What is there to win?

• Qualification for the Germany Final on June 27, 2025 in Berlin
• Exclusive prizes for the best team and the audience favorite
• Visibility with investors, media, and decision-makers
• Access to a strong network within the startup ecosystem

To all investors, spectators, and interested parties: Secure your free ticket now via Eventbrite and support the female founders of the region!

Tickets and further information: FSA2025HFB.eventbrite.com

 

Berlin’s female entrepreneurs invest in Berlin’s female founders

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At the FemaleCapital Pitch Night on December 16, 2024, female founders will present their promising startups at the Ullsteinhaus in Berlin – at the new location of the Startup Incubator Berlin.

Berlin women investing in Berlin female founders – that is the FemaleCapital initiative, launched by encourageventures with the support of the Berlin Senate for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, celebrating its Berlin premiere this year. As part of the encourageventures Academy, Berlin women were trained as investors. The focus was not only on sound foundational knowledge about angel investment, but also on mentoring and community building.

Pitch Night: A Stage for Female Founders

The highlight of the initiative is the FemaleCapital Pitch Night on December 16, 2024, which will be officially opened by Franziska Giffey, Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises. At the FemaleCapital Pitch Night, six selected female founders from across Berlin will present their exciting business ideas to secure investment, including the SIB EXIST Founding Scholarship Team Deepfile, which has already made it into the Top 10 at the Innovation Award Berlin Brandenburg.

A Strong Network for Female Founders

Especially for female founders, investor networks are a valuable opportunity to specifically seek contact with the still scarce number of female business angels. A strong ecosystem in Berlin strengthens not only the visibility of female investors, but also the prospects for innovative ideas and projects by women.

Ullsteinhaus: A Dual Founding Hub

The FemaleCapital Pitch Night is at the same time a preview of upcoming developments at this location: From January 2025, the Startup Incubator Berlin (SIB), the founding center of the Berlin School of Economics and Law, will relocate to the Ullsteinhaus. Together with The Drivery – the global ecosystem for mobility innovation – the SIB brings its many years of experience in startup support and is specifically expanding its focus on supporting female founders. This includes practice-oriented workshops and coaching to impart founding knowledge, dedicated spaces for founding teams, and a prototyping and multimedia lab. In addition, the SIB’s network for early-stage founding support and its scholarship programs complement The Drivery’s offering. In particular, the new Berlin Startup Scholarship Women and the EXIST Women Program offer the SIB’s tailored support for female founders.

An Ecosystem for More Innovation

The investor network encourageventures aims, together with the Berlin Senate for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises and other partners in the startup ecosystem, to create a more inclusive, innovative and dynamic investment landscape from which the economy and society as a whole will benefit. Through close collaboration with policymakers, business angels, startups and the entire environment can be sustainably strengthened. Policymakers set the framework conditions that enable innovation and growth, startups act as drivers of technological and economic development, and business angels contribute capital, contacts and know-how. A successful dialogue and cooperation between these parties are essential for building a dynamic and successful startup and angel ecosystem.

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UX Testing – Startup Expo at Factory Berlin

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UX Testing – Startup Expo @Factory Berlin Görlitzer Park

In cooperation with the Factory Berlin, Startups from the Startup Incubator Berlin and the Factory Berlin will show their business idea onsite at the 26th of November starting at 5 p.m. Learn what products are to be launched soon in the market and meet interesting founders with innovative mindsets. Join the Startup Expo as a guest – 2 G applies.

Factory Berlin is opening the gates for all curious visitors who enjoy testing new products and check out market ideas. Enter the showroom and explore the innovations designed by the startups of the Factory Berlin and the Startup Incubator Berlin. Up to 18 Startups teams are eager to share their business ideas with you.

The follwing Startups are in the line up already:

2fingers

2fingers goal is to provide daily life solutions through technological innovation and progress with the ambition to offer comfort and security on the subject of menstruation.

Faircado

Faircado is a search and comparison portal for secondhand shopping online, focusing on sustainability. It aggregates and compares all available products based on their price and a sustainability score, giving customers the information they need to make the best purchase decision – for them, their wallet and the planet.

Leav – Quit Smarter

Crisis interventions tools to reduce relapses, cravings and comorbidities. Improving addiction and abuse care by integrating daily interactions. Reflection programs for users undecided about their consumption. That’s us, Leav – Quit Smarter: The App against Addictions.

LexHub

LexHub wants to simplify how legal problems, such as contract generation and management, get solved in SMEs and startups. Their team of Tech, Legal and Business experts is building a SaaS platform as the go to option for stakeholders, such as HR, sales and compliance.

neXpen

neXpen develops an ergonomic pen & learning app for children. 51% of all boys and 31% of girls have difficulty learning handwriting. neXpen solves this challenge: The neXpen is adapted to the natural hand position and promotes an intuitive posture of the 3-finger grip. Sensors measure the pressure, the acceleration and the writing direction of each writing movement. A learning app is being developed to match this, with which writing can be learned through play and children experience a journey of discovery into the world of letters.

PreCycle

Precycle is a radical and new concept: at the moment when a new product enters the global plastic system, it is now possible to already consider the end of its life and prepare adequate infrastructure for the waste that this product will become eventually. This is possible through a plastic credit system via partners. This way PreCycle develops a plastic infrastructure that recycles where the waste goes.

stand:art

stand:art developed a standing desk converter that allows users to work ergonomically and flexibly anywhere. Our vision is to promote a healthy and flexible way of work – it is never too late!

The Next Big Thing AG

Founded in 2016 with its roots in Berlin, Germany, Next Big Thing AG (NBT) is a venture studio for the Machine Economy that co-founds deep-tech ventures with aspiring founders and corporates to deliver real-world impact. With its diverse portfolio of IoT, AI, and DLT projects, NBT provides long-term support for B2B companies, including the full scope of development toolkits, innovation strategies, mentorship to entrepreneurs and startups, engineering know-how, and smart financing — all to empower a more prosperous, sustainable, and democratized world.

We4All

We4All provides web-based 3D printing capacities in real time for private and commercial customers worldwide. The printing capacities are provided through the connection of private and commercial machine owners in our public network. Our cloud-based software brings customers and machine owners together in a smart, local and intuitive way.

Yuucol

Yuucol is creating the first European user-centric, integrated and bulletproof communication & collaboration software.

Startup Incubator Special

In addition, learn everything about the Challenge of the SIB & Werner von Siemens Centre of Technology and Science at the Expo.

Werner-von-Siemens Centre for Industry and Science e.V. and Startup Incubator Berlin challenge you: How would you a build trustworthy, decentralised solution to connect talented people and projects in co-creative ecosystems?

Develop your idea to market with together us and get:

Financial support
-> 6,000 € start-up budget for concept & MVP development.
-> 1,000 € budget for external coaching
-> great chances of receiving follow-up funding
-> access to business angel and investor networks
-> Access to the I nfrastructure and Prototyping Labs

Who can participate?
-> Anyone with an academic degree (BA, MA) from a Berlin university and who lives in Berlin
-> Anyone who is enthusiastic about building co-creative communities and would like to build a start-up from them.

How to apply?
-> Apply by 30th November via our application form and tell us more about you & your idea: https://bit.ly/2ZEOimZ or come and talk to us at the Factory Berlin Startup Expo.

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Build, Measure, Learn – the Lean Startup Method set to music

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“Build, Measure, Learn” – according to Eric Ries, the mantra for successful startups. The three buzzwords were the inspiration for our talented colleague Falko, who together with his band Yuri & Neil turned them into a catchy song and a funny video.

“Remember what Eric said…” goes the lyrics. Silicon Valley entrepreneur and author Ries co-founded the Lean Startup methodology, which is the most important guiding principle for us at Startup Incubator Berlin. Taking a “lean” approach to founding a startup means advancing the development of a new business idea with minimal resource requirements, in short cycles and with regular customer feedback, in order to quickly reach a market-ready offering. According to Ries, these continuous phases of development, validation, and learning (“Build, Measure, Learn”) ensure success. His book The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses was published in 2011.

Falko has been active as the singer of Yuri & Neil since 2014; the band’s name is made up of the first names of the two space pioneers Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong. In 2017, the five musicians recorded the single Dolphin, and the music video reached a million viewers in a short time. Appearances and interviews on German television followed (including ZDF, RBB, RTL2), as well as a record deal with a major label. At Startup Incubator Berlin, Falko works as a startup coach and is responsible for organizing our prototyping labs, and he oversees our newest format “JumpStart“!

We are quite certain that “Build, Measure, Learn (The Lean Band)” will also become an earworm in no time — not just in the startup scene! Listen and see for yourself: the latest work by Yuri & Neil.

For sharing, replaying, and saving – the song is also available here on all major music platforms.

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Meet the Startups! Pitches and Speed Dating

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The transfer between academia and business is part of the DNA of HWR Berlin, and startup foundations are one form of this. At the Transfer Day on June 4, 2021, the Startup Incubator Berlin offers three exciting startup pitches followed by Q&A with founders and HWR mentors.
Under the motto “Shaping the Future Together,” the HWR Berlin Transfer Day focuses on future development in the German economy, teaching, and research. In this context, the Startup Incubator Berlin presents itself from its location in Siemensstadt² with selected startups from current and previous funding rounds. Each team is introduced by their university mentor and presents their founding venture in a pitch. Afterwards, there is an opportunity for audience questions and direct discussion with the teams and mentors.

Program and registration at: https://www.transfer-hwr.de/

Our participating startup teams:

Aam Digital offers user-friendly case management software for the social sector worldwide. Their software enables organizations to improve their effectiveness, inform project management, and measure outcomes. Aam Digital covers a wide range of use cases, such as tracking contact activities, participation in courses, or sports internships. With a software-as-a-service model, they address the growing demand from organizations with limited resources for greater efficiency and transparency.

Funding program: Berlin Startup Scholarship since January 2021
HWR mentor: Prof. Dr. Andrea Rumler

Bearcover supports nursing home staff with robots during nightly routine checks and monitoring tasks. Bearcover’s robots operate in corridors and can perform basic health and movement checks — without entering residents’ rooms. Staff can then prioritize care based on real-time requirements. This allows robots to maximize the time caregivers spend with residents. Staff know where they are needed next and do not have to worry about missing something.

Funding program: EXIST Gründerstipendium since March 2021, previously Startup Now
HWR mentor: Prof. Dr. Dagmar Monett Díaz

MySecondEar combines the benefits of the digital age with the traditional hearing care professional’s craft: consultations as well as the initial fitting and further fine-tuning of hearing aids are handled entirely online — conveniently, flexibly, and independently of the customer’s current location. Hearing aids are delivered to the door, eliminating the need for time-consuming appointments at a local specialist store. MySecondEar passes the cost savings achieved through digital technology and optimized processes directly on to its customers.

Funding program: Berlin Startup Scholarship, January to June 2020
HWR mentor: Prof. Dr. Thomas Afflerbach

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Pitching Event of the Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.

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Pitch perfect!

The pitching events of the Business Angel Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. continue to take place regularly even during the COVID era, and on Thursday, November 12, 2020, the time had come once again. 5 teams competed, and two of our outstanding teams from the Startup Incubator Berlin were also invited to this pitch. They were able to present the current status of their startups to potential investors and face the critical questions of the business angels from the region. At the founding center of the Berlin School of Economics and Law, startups develop their founding ideas to market readiness. With various funding programs and methodical support, the teams bring their companies to the point where their business model is mature enough for the potential entry of investors.

Presenting their pitch deck from the Startup Incubator Berlin:

• Careloop (Healthcare)

Matti Fischer and Alex Gründler are the founders of the online platform Careloop, which connects qualified nursing professionals from abroad with clinics and care facilities in Germany. Careloop is revolutionizing the healthcare recruitment market, as foreign nursing professionals have the opportunity to find their dream job in Germany with Careloop.

• Forget Finance (Fintech)

Konradin Breyer, founder and CEO, presented Forget Finance, a finance app that allows you to holistically plan your financial future on your smartphone. Forget Finance uses a hybrid model of personal consulting and algorithm-based coaching. The app guides users step by step and provides personalized product recommendations. Making finance easy for everyone!

Congratulations!

Over 30 angels were connected to the online event, and the teams had 6 minutes for their pitch. Excitement was high, and the presentations ran very professionally. Afterwards, the business angels asked many detailed questions about the market, the competition, and the business processes. The founders had plausible answers and interesting additional information for every question, and so the teams and their founding ideas were able to make an excellent impression. Several investors have already expressed interest in investing in both teams. This will likely not have been the last pitching event with participation from the Startup Incubator Berlin.

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Demo Day 2020: Experience Innovation

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Demo Day 2020: Experience Innovation – 13.11.2020 starting @ 2 pm

During the Career-Week of the HWR Berlin, from November 9th until November 14th 2020, the Demo Day of the Startup Incubator Berlin will take place on November 13th – this year completely remote and still with a full program including three special guest speakers: Arne Schäufele, Ghazaleh Koohestanian, Sebastian Pioch!

Our startups will be presenting an impressive variety from different industries, such as Forget Finance, the first digital financial advisor that makes it possible for everyone to plan the financial future holistically on the smartphone, or Thing, creators of robots with monitoring functions such as fall detection for elderly people or the online platform Careloop, which connects qualified nurses from abroad with clinics and nursing facilities in Germany.
Our Coaches will be near the stage as well, so you can find out more about our programs and which one might fit your career needs.

Get to know our inspiring and award winning Key Note Speakers talking about their carreers and succesful startups:

2 p.m. Ghazaleh Koohestanian, Founder re2you GmbH
Re2you Founder Ghazaleh Koohestanian has more than 15 years of experience in High Tech Solutions and Software Security made in Germany and is very passionate about her product innovation offering extensive technological independency.

3 p.m. Arne Schäufele, Founder Connfair GmbH
Connfair offers a customized solution for exhibitions and events to a smart and flexible visitor control systems. Due to the corona crisis, Arne Schäufele invented an automatic and synchronized people counting light which enabled him to use corona as a booster for his startup.

4 p.m. Sebastian Pioch, Professor of Digital Entrepreneurship, Author of Startup-Skills and Founder proofler
Professor Sebastian Pioch, successful entrepreneur and author will share his knowledge on digital entrepreneuship and introduce his outstanding new book „Startup-Skills” published 2020 with exciting learnings from 13 influence founders such as Lea-Sophie Cramer (Amorelie), Tarek Müller (About You) and more.

Register now for this special Demo Day of the Startup Incubator Berlin!

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Startup Incubator Berlin – Demo Day 2020

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Online expo at the Demo Day (in English) of the Startup Incubator Berlin:
Find inspiration, share experiences, develop ideas

From 9.11. – 14.11.2020, the Career Week of HWR Berlin will take place. Here you can make contacts with potential employers, participate in online workshops and talks, and also get to know startups from our programs at the Demo Day. After all, entrepreneurship is also a potential career path.

Our Demo Day of the Startup Incubator Berlin will take place on 13.11.2020 — this year completely remote and yet with a full program!

Our startups will present their founding ideas and report on challenges, problems, and successes. Our coaches will also be there to answer all questions about the programs of the Startup Incubator Berlin (HWR). Do you already have a business idea? Then get advice and exchange ideas with like-minded people.

There will be 3 rounds for the startup presentations, and you can choose between them:

Round 1: 2 pm to 3 pm
Round 2: 3 pm to 4 pm
Round 3: 4 pm to 5 pm

Please register for a selected round on Eventbrite.

The interactive conference tool wonder will be used for the event. By the way, the wonder team was also a team of the Startup Incubator Berlin.

wonder allows us to host a virtual expo where you can move between startups, founders, and coaches just like in real life — only in a virtual space. This creates many impressions and a great opportunity for exchange.

We are very much looking forward to hosting the Demo Day in this new format and welcome you all to the Startup Incubator Berlin (HWR) and the world of startups!

Register for the Demo Day

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Startup Incubator Berlin at the Pitch Day of the Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.

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SIB Startups Present Their Founding Ideas to Business Angels

The BACB (Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.) organized an exclusive pitch day with selected startup teams from the SIB (Startup Incubator Berlin). The startups had the opportunity to present the advanced status of their founding ideas to potential investors and face the critical questions of 20 attending business angels from the region.

The BACB supports young companies with experience, contacts, and capital. For its members, the pitch day is an excellent opportunity to get to know founding teams at an early stage and, in the event of an engagement, to jointly develop their business idea further. Jesse Hartinger, Managing Director of the BACB: “Universities have always been places with bright minds and innovative ideas. For our business angels, exchanging ideas with the founders of the SIB is a true highlight in the annual calendar. In just five minutes, the startups must present their concept convincingly. Afterwards, they receive valuable feedback from experienced entrepreneurs – a first reality check! We are convinced that sustainable and innovative companies in Berlin can only be built together.”

At the SIB Startup Incubator Berlin, the founding center of the Berlin School of Economics and Law, founding ideas are developed to market readiness. The focus is on the Lean Startup method as a planning tool during the pre-founding and founding phases. Christian Gurol, Head of the Startup Incubator Berlin: “The special feature of this method is working on the business idea in recurring development cycles – build-measure-learn – with as little effort as possible. In applying the lean methodology, the founders at the Startup Incubator Berlin are also supported through targeted coaching and regular milestone meetings.”

At the pitch day on June 16, 2020, the following SIB startups presented their companies:

Easy Cook Asia – Provider of authentic Asian food cooking kits, delivering prepared ingredients and recipes with interesting food stories

Careloop – Online platform for connecting qualified nursing staff from abroad with clinics and care facilities in Germany

Thing – Application of AI and robotics for the construction of automated care solutions for elderly persons

Bloom Health – Online platform for forming patient communities around clinical research projects

My Second Ear – Digital hearing care specialist that modernizes and innovates customer interaction around the purchase and fitting of hearing aids

Rvolt – Development of value-added services to provide customers with transparency about their energy consumption and to reduce their CO2 footprint

The keen interest in the event demonstrates that business angels are willing to invest in innovative business models even during times of crisis. Both sides expressed great satisfaction with this cooperation, and since the event, further direct contacts between angels and startups have been established.

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