Accelerating Startups: The Magic of Academia-Industry Collaboration
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Founded in 2013, a dynamic partnership was formed to help founders navigate the toughest challenges of the early stages. The mission was clear: use research to pinpoint the most pressing issues founders face in law, finance, and human resources. With backing from doctoral candidates at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and initial mentorship from Google, the project quickly gained momentum.
By joining the program, founders gained direct access to Berlin-based mentors and exclusive office hours. Doctoral candidates played a pivotal role in facilitating these connections and gathering valuable insights along the way.
In addition to mentorship, founders were granted access to an online learning platform tailored to the unique needs of startups. The platform was stocked with solutions to the most common challenges faced by founders, offering valuable resources at every stage of growth. Supported by HIIG and Google for Entrepreneurs, this initiative aimed to bolster Berlin’s thriving startup ecosystem. Operating in “rapid prototyping mode,” it evolved quickly to meet the changing needs of startups.
Max Senges: Project Lead for Google
André Eggert: Program Mentor for Law
Max Senges and colleagues walking to Factory Berlin following the press conference
HIIG’s newly launched Innovation and Entrepreneurship department contributed unique research, analyzing the key factors that drive success for internet-based startups. This research, integrated with studies on the DNA of successful ventures, became publicly available under open science principles, marking a significant contribution to Berlin’s startup landscape.
The overarching goal of this initiative was to foster collaboration among startups, researchers, and industry experts, bridging the gap between academic research and the practical needs of entrepreneurs. This collaborative approach was designed to accelerate growth and innovation in Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
Accelerating Startups: The Magic of Academia-Industry Collaboration
Factory
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Founded in 2013, a dynamic partnership was formed to help founders navigate the toughest challenges of the early stages. The mission was clear: use research to pinpoint the most pressing issues founders face in law, finance, and human resources. With backing from doctoral candidates at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and initial mentorship from Google, the project quickly gained momentum.
By joining the program, founders gained direct access to Berlin-based mentors and exclusive office hours. Doctoral candidates played a pivotal role in facilitating these connections and gathering valuable insights along the way.
In addition to mentorship, founders were granted access to an online learning platform tailored to the unique needs of startups. The platform was stocked with solutions to the most common challenges faced by founders, offering valuable resources at every stage of growth. Supported by HIIG and Google for Entrepreneurs, this initiative aimed to bolster Berlin’s thriving startup ecosystem. Operating in “rapid prototyping mode,” it evolved quickly to meet the changing needs of startups.
Max Senges: Project Lead for Google
André Eggert: Program Mentor for Law
Max Senges and colleagues walking to Factory Berlin following the press conference
HIIG’s newly launched Innovation and Entrepreneurship department contributed unique research, analyzing the key factors that drive success for internet-based startups. This research, integrated with studies on the DNA of successful ventures, became publicly available under open science principles, marking a significant contribution to Berlin’s startup landscape.
The overarching goal of this initiative was to foster collaboration among startups, researchers, and industry experts, bridging the gap between academic research and the practical needs of entrepreneurs. This collaborative approach was designed to accelerate growth and innovation in Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
Accelerating Startups: The Magic of Academia-Industry Collaboration
Founded in 2013, a dynamic partnership was formed to help founders navigate the toughest challenges of the early stages. The mission was clear: use research to pinpoint the most pressing issues founders face in law, finance, and human resources. With backing from doctoral candidates at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and initial mentorship from Google, the project quickly gained momentum.
By joining the program, founders gained direct access to Berlin-based mentors and exclusive office hours. Doctoral candidates played a pivotal role in facilitating these connections and gathering valuable insights along the way.
In addition to mentorship, founders were granted access to an online learning platform tailored to the unique needs of startups. The platform was stocked with solutions to the most common challenges faced by founders, offering valuable resources at every stage of growth. Supported by HIIG and Google for Entrepreneurs, this initiative aimed to bolster Berlin’s thriving startup ecosystem. Operating in “rapid prototyping mode,” it evolved quickly to meet the changing needs of startups.
Max Senges: Project Lead for Google
André Eggert: Program Mentor for Law
Max Senges and colleagues walking to Factory Berlin following the press conference
HIIG’s newly launched Innovation and Entrepreneurship department contributed unique research, analyzing the key factors that drive success for internet-based startups. This research, integrated with studies on the DNA of successful ventures, became publicly available under open science principles, marking a significant contribution to Berlin’s startup landscape.
The overarching goal of this initiative was to foster collaboration among startups, researchers, and industry experts, bridging the gap between academic research and the practical needs of entrepreneurs. This collaborative approach was designed to accelerate growth and innovation in Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
Founded in 2013, a dynamic partnership was formed to help founders navigate the toughest challenges of the early stages. The mission was clear: use research to pinpoint the most pressing issues founders face in law, finance, and human resources. With backing from doctoral candidates at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and initial mentorship from Google, the project quickly gained momentum.
Founded in 2013, a dynamic partnership was formed to help founders navigate the toughest challenges of the early stages. The mission was clear: use research to pinpoint the most pressing issues founders face in law, finance, and human resources. With backing from doctoral candidates at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and initial mentorship from Google, the project quickly gained momentum.
By joining the program, founders gained direct access to Berlin-based mentors and exclusive office hours. Doctoral candidates played a pivotal role in facilitating these connections and gathering valuable insights along the way.
In addition to mentorship, founders were granted access to an online learning platform tailored to the unique needs of startups. The platform was stocked with solutions to the most common challenges faced by founders, offering valuable resources at every stage of growth. Supported by HIIG and Google for Entrepreneurs, this initiative aimed to bolster Berlin’s thriving startup ecosystem. Operating in “rapid prototyping mode,” it evolved quickly to meet the changing needs of startups.
Max Senges: Project Lead for Google
André Eggert: Program Mentor for Law
Max Senges and colleagues walking to Factory Berlin following the press conference
HIIG’s newly launched Innovation and Entrepreneurship department contributed unique research, analyzing the key factors that drive success for internet-based startups. This research, integrated with studies on the DNA of successful ventures, became publicly available under open science principles, marking a significant contribution to Berlin’s startup landscape.
The overarching goal of this initiative was to foster collaboration among startups, researchers, and industry experts, bridging the gap between academic research and the practical needs of entrepreneurs. This collaborative approach was designed to accelerate growth and innovation in Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
Key Facts
The initial partnership launched in 2013, under the brand name The Distillery.
6 initial doctoral candidates from HIIG’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship department collected research through the initiative.
The joint collaboration marked the launch of the HIIG Innovation and Entrepreneurship research department.
Google, SoundCloud, 6Wunderkinder, and more provided initial program mentors.
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June 25, 2013
Accelerating Startups: The Magic of Academia-Industry Collaboration
Factory
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Founded in 2013, a dynamic partnership was formed to help founders navigate the toughest challenges of the early stages. The mission was clear: use research to pinpoint the most pressing issues founders face in law, finance, and human resources. With backing from doctoral candidates at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and initial mentorship from Google, the project quickly gained momentum.
By joining the program, founders gained direct access to Berlin-based mentors and exclusive office hours. Doctoral candidates played a pivotal role in facilitating these connections and gathering valuable insights along the way.
In addition to mentorship, founders were granted access to an online learning platform tailored to the unique needs of startups. The platform was stocked with solutions to the most common challenges faced by founders, offering valuable resources at every stage of growth. Supported by HIIG and Google for Entrepreneurs, this initiative aimed to bolster Berlin’s thriving startup ecosystem. Operating in “rapid prototyping mode,” it evolved quickly to meet the changing needs of startups.
Max Senges: Project Lead for Google
André Eggert: Program Mentor for Law
Max Senges and colleagues walking to Factory Berlin following the press conference
HIIG’s newly launched Innovation and Entrepreneurship department contributed unique research, analyzing the key factors that drive success for internet-based startups. This research, integrated with studies on the DNA of successful ventures, became publicly available under open science principles, marking a significant contribution to Berlin’s startup landscape.
The overarching goal of this initiative was to foster collaboration among startups, researchers, and industry experts, bridging the gap between academic research and the practical needs of entrepreneurs. This collaborative approach was designed to accelerate growth and innovation in Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
Accelerating Startups: The Magic of Academia-Industry Collaboration
Factory
Case Study
,
Share this story ...
Founded in 2013, a dynamic partnership was formed to help founders navigate the toughest challenges of the early stages. The mission was clear: use research to pinpoint the most pressing issues founders face in law, finance, and human resources. With backing from doctoral candidates at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and initial mentorship from Google, the project quickly gained momentum.
By joining the program, founders gained direct access to Berlin-based mentors and exclusive office hours. Doctoral candidates played a pivotal role in facilitating these connections and gathering valuable insights along the way.
In addition to mentorship, founders were granted access to an online learning platform tailored to the unique needs of startups. The platform was stocked with solutions to the most common challenges faced by founders, offering valuable resources at every stage of growth. Supported by HIIG and Google for Entrepreneurs, this initiative aimed to bolster Berlin’s thriving startup ecosystem. Operating in “rapid prototyping mode,” it evolved quickly to meet the changing needs of startups.
Max Senges: Project Lead for Google
André Eggert: Program Mentor for Law
Max Senges and colleagues walking to Factory Berlin following the press conference
HIIG’s newly launched Innovation and Entrepreneurship department contributed unique research, analyzing the key factors that drive success for internet-based startups. This research, integrated with studies on the DNA of successful ventures, became publicly available under open science principles, marking a significant contribution to Berlin’s startup landscape.
The overarching goal of this initiative was to foster collaboration among startups, researchers, and industry experts, bridging the gap between academic research and the practical needs of entrepreneurs. This collaborative approach was designed to accelerate growth and innovation in Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
Founded in 2013, a dynamic partnership was formed to help founders navigate the toughest challenges of the early stages. The mission was clear: use research to pinpoint the most pressing issues founders face in law, finance, and human resources. With backing from doctoral candidates at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and initial mentorship from Google, the project quickly gained momentum.
By joining the program, founders gained direct access to Berlin-based mentors and exclusive office hours. Doctoral candidates played a pivotal role in facilitating these connections and gathering valuable insights along the way.
In addition to mentorship, founders were granted access to an online learning platform tailored to the unique needs of startups. The platform was stocked with solutions to the most common challenges faced by founders, offering valuable resources at every stage of growth. Supported by HIIG and Google for Entrepreneurs, this initiative aimed to bolster Berlin’s thriving startup ecosystem. Operating in “rapid prototyping mode,” it evolved quickly to meet the changing needs of startups.
Max Senges: Project Lead for Google
André Eggert: Program Mentor for Law
Max Senges and colleagues walking to Factory Berlin following the press conference
HIIG’s newly launched Innovation and Entrepreneurship department contributed unique research, analyzing the key factors that drive success for internet-based startups. This research, integrated with studies on the DNA of successful ventures, became publicly available under open science principles, marking a significant contribution to Berlin’s startup landscape.
The overarching goal of this initiative was to foster collaboration among startups, researchers, and industry experts, bridging the gap between academic research and the practical needs of entrepreneurs. This collaborative approach was designed to accelerate growth and innovation in Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
