Deep Tech Night meets xG-Afterwork
🔊 Deep Tech Night is back! And this time, we’re turning up the signal.
On June 19, two worlds collide:
xG-Afterwork, the event for researchers and industry experts in telecommunications and wireless networks meets Deep Tech Night, the pitch stage for Berlin’s newest deep tech startups and community.
Taking place at Fraunhofer HHI, this night brings together founders, researchers, and industry experts from two powerful communities. Whether you’re building in deep tech, exploring wireless communication technologies, or just looking to plug into Berlin’s ecosystem, this is where conversations start and ideas take off.
🔊 What’s new this time?
This event features a keynote by Carsten Brinkschulte—serial entrepreneur, telco veteran, and co-founder & CEO of Dryad Networks, a company using telecommunications tech to detect wildfires and protect forests. Plus, we’re bringing an interactive element: “Fill in the Blanks”, where YOU, the audience, get to help shape early-stage ideas, live.
Pitching Startups & Projects
Philipp Walk from MOXZ - Next-gen wireless communication and sensing solutions
Nils Karn from Mitigant - protecting telco networks from cyberattacks with cloud-based threat validation
Cyrus F Nourani from KiPredTek - AI-powered wireless network optimization system
Mitchell Peterson from Telaris - Securing mesh network radios for off-grid autonomous systems
Max Heyl from Tilecore - Combining analog computing power with digital system flexibility
Investor Panel
Fabian Krautwurst Principal at NAP VC
Alexander Kölpin Managing Director at seed + speed Ventures
Binh Vu Investment Manager at Brandenburg Kapital GmbH
Johanna von Herman Vice President & Head of Business Development and Partnerships at ACE Alternatives
🎤 Got a bold idea in wireless communication or deep tech? If you're a founder ready to take the stage, apply to pitch here.
Who should attend?
Researchers, especially in 5G/6G telecommunications, entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts, aspiring founders, academics, and deep tech & AI enthusiasts. 🧠
Why join?
Researchers – See how your research could take shape in the real world. This is a chance to engage with peers, test ideas, and get inspired by what others are building, especially in wireless networks and deep tech.
Founders – Looking for your next idea, co-founder, or just a room full of deep thinkers? Come connect with researchers, investors, and experts working on frontier technologies.
Industry Experts & Ecosystem Builders – From wireless infrastructure to AI, this is where technical innovation meets application. Learn what’s coming next and who’s behind it.
Investors - Get early exposure to new ideas, academic projects with commercial potential, and a network of builders working at the edge of deep tech and wireless.
Schedule
4:30 - 5:00PM: Exclusive tour of Fraunhofer HHI labs & offices (registration required)
5:00 - 5:30PM: Meet & greet, Networking
5:30 - 5:45PM: Welcome & Ice Breaker
5:45 - 6PM: Keynote speech by Carsten Brinkschulte
6:00 - 7PM: Startup & project pitch presentations & ‘’Fill in the Blank’’ activity
7:00 - 8PM: Networking
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute?
Join us for an exclusive guided tour before the event. Spaces are limited — first come, first served! 📩 Email stella@xg-incubator.com to reserve your spot.
Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer HHI is at the heart of Berlin's deep tech ecosystem. 🫀
As the startup department at Fraunhofer HHI, we work directly with startups to bridge the gap between deep tech research and real-world innovation. We provide selected startups with access to Fraunhofer HHI's expertise, patents, and resources, complemented by Silicon Allee's network and guidance. Our mission is to help startups grow, strengthen their market position, and secure funding.
Our accelerator program focuses on technical development for early-stage deep tech startups in the fields of AI, photonics, 5/6G systems, or innovative solutions in computer vision & AI robotics. To qualify, startups need a working MVP, a team of at least 2 co-founders, and a complete pitch deck. Applications are now open!
Check out our FAQs page to see if you're a fit and apply now!
The xG-Incubator connects cutting-edge wireless communication research with the startup ecosystem.🚀
Closely connected to the 6G Research and Innovation Cluster (6G-RIC), we support startups developing 5G/6G technologies by providing access to state-of-the-art labs, a network of experts, and funding of up to €800,000. Our mission is to help transform fundamental research into real-world innovation that shapes the future of telecommunications.
Our xG-Afterwork Events bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals focused on 5G and 6G. These gatherings foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and meaningful connections within Berlin’s vibrant telecommunications community.
Learn more on our website and reach out for details:Learn more on our website and reach out for details: 👉🏾 xg-incubator.com
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See you soon👋🏾
Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer HHI, xG-Incubator