Beyond Firewalls: Where Telecom Risk Really Lives
Telecom security crossed a line last year. Seemingly small changes in how devices attach can shift real money and undermine public trust. Meanwhile, AI is being embedded into networks faster than governance can keep up, widening the...
Happy birthday, xG-Afterwork!
The first xG-Afterwork of 2026 also marked its one-year anniversary, and it was a great reminder of what these evenings are about: good people, good conversations, and ideas that benefit from being discussed across...
2026: The Innovation Landscape Ahead
The trends shaping 2026 are opening real opportunities for founders, researchers, and investors who want to build what comes next. It is a good moment to stay alert to the changes ahead and to recognize where early...
Lessons in Business Development for Researchers and Founders (Part 2)
One of Matti Kawecki’s core lessons is that business development is not the same as sales. He describes business development as “sales R&D”: the process of scouting opportunities, testing hypotheses, and...
Campus Networks: From Idea to Impact (Part 2)
Connectivity is the new cloud. Ten years ago, the cloud wasn’t about servers; it was about packaging infrastructure into a service customers could actually consume. Private 5G and campus networks are at the...
xG-Incubator Highlights 2025
As we near the end of 2025, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what has been an incredibly dynamic year for us here at the xG-Incubator. From international trade fairs to new partnerships, from growing our startup family to expanding the telecommunications ecosystem in Berlin: 2025 has been defined by forward momentum!
xG-Afterwork #5
Thank you to everyone who joined our xG-Afterwork at TU Berlin on November 13, 2025. With more than 75 people attending, this was our most successful xG-Afterwork yet – what a great way to wrap up 2025!
Lessons in Business Development for Researchers and Founders (Part 1)
When researchers decide to become founders, they often carry the belief that great technology will naturally lead to great business. But as Matti Kawecki, an engineer-turned-business developer, knows first-hand...
Campus Networks: From Idea to Impact (Part 1)
Critical operations don’t buy "speed"; they buy continuity. When scanners freeze, cameras stutter, or robots pause mid-route, the business bleeds. That is why leaders are turning to private wireless as the connective tissue that keeps...
The Hidden Barrier to Wireless
Germany dreams of a digital future: smart cities, high-speed trains with seamless Wi-Fi, and 5G in every corner. But despite living in a world obsessed with innovation, the physical infrastructure around us...
xG-Afterwork #4
When startups, scientists, and companies collide, the future gets built. On September 18, 2025, that collision happened when more than 60 builders from across the ecosystem gathered at Fraunhofer HHI to ask one question: What’s next?
A Deep Tech Founder's Guide to Fundraising
One of the most fundamental challenges every startup faces is fundraising. Even the most brilliant technology won’t survive if the company runs out of cash before reaching profitability. The good news is that there’s no shortage of...
A Deep Tech Founder’s Guide to Better Decision-Making
Startups face a constant stream of decisions—some routine, some make-or-break. Yet, even the smartest teams can fall into common traps that cloud their judgement. What if it turns out that some of your most confident decisions are actually...
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…