Launching the Korea-Germany Startup Exchange
International collaborations lead to new perspectives, shared resources, and a stronger foundation for innovation. That's why we are proud to announce that on July 10, the xG-Incubator and Hanyang University signed a memorandum of understanding...
Reflections from the 6G Conference
Hot, busy, and inspiring—that’s the best way to describe the atmosphere of this year’s 6G conference in Berlin. Last year, placed at the periphery on the first floor, we brought four startups with us. This year, we gave 12 startups the opportunity to...
A Deep Tech Founder’s Guide to Understanding the Market Landscape
You’ve developed your technology and decided to turn your research into a business—but who are you going to sell to? This is one of the most important questions founders face from the very beginning: who are your customers, and what kind of market...
Deep Tech Night meets xG-Afterwork
On June 19, the xG-Community gathered for a special edition of the xG-Afterwork: Deep Tech Night meets xG-Afterwork, hosted in collaboration with our friends at Silicon Allee. It was inspiring to see founders, researchers, investors, and...
A Roadmap for Startups: Discovering Your Market (Part 2)
Guillene developed a structured methodology for market discovery she calls her "Frankenstein method." It is grounded in effectuation, an approach to entrepreneurship that accepts...
A Roadmap for Startups: From Researcher to Founder (Part 1)
One of the first myths Guillene dismantles is the idea that startups must avoid mistakes at all costs. Her own experience proved otherwise. She co-founded a startup that launched with…
Technology Transfer: From Invention to Innovation
Transformation, innovation, disruption—these buzzwords have shaped discussions around startups since the very beginning. At their core lies a fundamental…
How to Successfully Apply to a Deep Tech Startup Incubator
Throughout their journey, startups often apply to various support programs such as startup incubators to help validate their ideas, grow their network, and…
xG-Afterwork #2
On March 20, 2025, the xG-Community descended on the hubraum campus for the second xG-Afterwork of the year. It was a fantastic evening full of engaging conversations, valuable insights, and—most importantly—real impact. Check out the…
MWC 2025 Impressions
Felix Willems, Cluster Manager at the xG-Incubator, was on-site, sharing his insights in a series of posts. Here’s a summary of his experiences and key takeaways. See the full stories…
Three ComTech-Incubators and Accelerators you should know about
While funding is a crucial factor, it isn’t the only element that can make or break the success of a startup. Another key pillar is access to knowledge…
Funding Opportunities for Deep Tech Startups
Deep tech startups in telecommunications require access to tailored funding options throughout their growth journey. From the validation of ideas to scaling operations, Germany offers…
xG-Afterwork #1
On January 16, 2025, we at the xG-Incubator hosted our very first xG-Afterwork at the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute. It was a special day for us, bringing together an eclectic group of researchers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs from the field of telecommunications to…
MOXZ’s Philipp Walk on Patents, Licensing and Evolving Standards
The company name ‘MOXZ’ is derived from the English noun ‘moxie’, which according to the Cambridge Dictionary stands for…
Nicolaus Day Surprise: Approval for Photonic Innovation
Today, we received exciting news from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research: the application from Q3 2024…
Berlin 6G Conference 2024
The Berlin 6G Conference 2024 was an exciting and pivotal event for the telecommunications industry. From July 2-4, we joined industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in 6G technology. One of the highlights for us was meeting with…
5G Day BB
Explore a wide range of 5G topics, from disaster protection to smart campuses, AR, robotics, aviation, and logistics, with insights from the Capital Region and this year's guest countries…
IEEE 6G Summit
This prestigious event will gather industry leaders, innovators, and researchers to discuss the future of wireless technology and its impact on global communication.
PhD to CEO workshop starting on April 25th
Attention Researchers in the Berlin area! Our colleagues from OptecBB are facilitating a...
StartUpConnect Kick-off Summit
The official "StartUpConnect Kick-off Summit" took place on March 21-22 at the Science-Tech-Space of Fraunhofer HHI. During this event…