President Gauck’s visit to Factory Berlin highlights its role in transforming the historic Oswald Brewery site into a vibrant hub for tech startups and innovators. The tech campus combines startup culture with a Silicon Valley-inspired ecosystem, fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs, developers, and investors. Driven by private investment, it’s becoming a magnet for startups and angel investors, helping shape Berlin into a European tech powerhouse. Factory’s residents include companies like SoundCloud and Mozilla, with tech veterans and fresh startups alike building connections in this unique, innovation-driven environment.