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Wednesday
26 Nov 2025
10:00-12:00
At BHT Startup Hub, we pursue a vision of a lean incubator – we want to encourage young entrepreneurs to turn their technological ideas with the support of our technical university into reality.
With our programs we support ambitious and visionary academic startup teams with know-how, coaching, free coworking space, infrastructure, mentoring, business opportunities and equity-free scholarship funding. Our team has helped +270 entrepreneurs from different professional backgrounds and cultures in multiple programs dedicated for first time founders and early stage startups.
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Thursday
30 Oct 2025
17:30-20:00
Startup Bootcamp: Prototype your idea and build and get ready for your first clients
Monday
27 Oct 2025
09:30-17:00
Published
9 Nov 2025
New AI-powered tools support Berlin companies in sustainable transformation
The BHT Startup Hub at Berliner Hochschule für Technik has successfully completed the innovative A-B-Circular project. The 18-month initiative to promote climate-neutral “Made in Berlin” production concluded in October 2025 with the development of two groundbreaking digital tools for the circular economy – the Circular Builder and the Circular Designer.
Two new platforms for sustainable business
As the main outcome of the project, Berlin companies now have access to two specialized AI-powered platforms: Circular Builder and Circular Designer.
The Circular Builder supports actors in the construction and architecture sector with an interactive industry map and centralized data management for sustainable building materials and technologies. The tool significantly facilitates networking between architects, construction companies, and planning offices.
The Circular Designer targets the textile and fashion industry and offers a comprehensive material database as well as AI-powered design recommendations for sustainable product development.
Successful collaboration strengthens Berlin’s economy
The project, funded under the Industrial City Berlin Master Plan, brought together key partners including Circular Berlin, VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, HTW, and Impact Hub. Through numerous workshops and industry events, an active network of solution providers was established in the capital region.
“With A-B-Circular, we have successfully bridged the gap between research and practice,” explains the BHT Startup Hub. “The developed tools enable particularly small and medium-sized enterprises to implement circular economy strategies concretely and develop new sustainable business models.”
Sustainable contribution to the innovation region
The project makes an important contribution to Berlin’s ecological and digital transformation. The developed solutions strengthen resource efficiency and innovation capacity of the regional economy and further position Berlin as a leading technology and sustainability region.
The tools are now available to Berlin companies.
Published
17 Jul 2025
Connecting founders with potential co-founders in Berlin’s startup ecosystem
Last night, the doors of the GLASBOX at BHT were open for an exciting startup event: the Co-Founder Matching Night – hosted by the BHT Startup Hub in collaboration with our partners SIBB e.V., Le Wagon, and Next Level Accelerator. We brought together a room full of energy, ideas, and ambition.
Pitches and speed geeking for perfect matches
The evening kicked off with one-minute pitches – from aspiring founders presenting their ventures and sharing who they hoped to find as the ideal addition to their team, to potential co-founders showcasing their skills and talents. After this initial warm-up phase, the event transitioned into the speed-geeking session. Each pair had six minutes to exchange ideas: founders met aspiring co-founders and professionals ready to take their first step into the startup world.
Berlin full of potential
Whether you’re building the next big thing or looking to join a mission-driven team, last night proved one thing: Berlin is full of potential – and it starts with connection.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, contributed, and helped make the evening a great success. We’re looking forward to more inspiring moments like this.
Published
2 Apr 2025
The future of the fashion and textile industry took centre stage at an event hosted by the BHT Startup Hub on April 27, 2025, at VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub. More than 100 guests from business, academia, and politics came together to discuss the latest developments in circular economy and extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles.
Key topics included the impact of the revised EU Waste Framework Directive and new opportunities for circular business models. Experts such as Laura Scherer (Circu:Culture), Alexander Sustal (REDEKER SELLNER DAHS), Dominique Essigkrug (DIN German Institute for Standardisation), Arianna Nicoletti (Circular Berlin), as well as representatives from Berliner Stadtreinigung, Re-Fresh Global, and Berlin Partner, shared insights into regulatory changes, innovative recycling technologies, and best practices from across Europe.
A particular highlight of the event was the presentation of the SHIFT Microfactory, where cutting-edge technologies for textile recycling and repair were demonstrated live. The programme was further enriched by interactive sessions that provided space for discussions and the development of new collaborations.
The BHT Startup Hub was pleased with the strong engagement of all speakers, panelists, and guests. The day impressively demonstrated the innovative power of sustainable business models and highlighted the vast potential of the circular economy for the future of the fashion industry.
