Welcome to Silicon Allee
Silicon Allee is the startup department at Fraunhofer HHI. Our mission is to empower HHI researchers and entrepreneurs to transform cutting-edge research into successful startups through personalized support and network building. We help bring HHI’s deep tech innovations to market, guiding ventures from concept to scaling and strengthening Berlin’s role as a deep tech hub.
Acceleration
Our core program is designed to help early-stage startups grow. To join, startups should have a validated concept, a team, and a complete pitch deck. The accelerator provides resources to help teams transition from early-stage ventures to successful businesses, including hiring 3 full-time team members, offering dedicated office space, personalized mentorship, and access to a strong network. External startups are also welcome to join and benefit from these opportunities.
Before joining the Accelerator, we have two internal offerings designed to help startups reach the next level of readiness:
Venture Building
The Venture Building initiative helps commercialize high-potential research at HHI. This initiative is for HHI group leads and researchers who may not have the resources or desire to develop the startup themselves. Our dedicated team of experts in market, product, and technology identifies promising projects, validates their market potential, and develops a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). If successful, the project transitions into the Accelerator for further funding, scaling, and growth.
Contact Julius Werling for more info.
Incubation
The Incubation program is designed for researchers and aspiring founders at HHI looking to turn an idea or research project into a startup and become founders themselves. We support team formation, MVP development, and business model validation to lay the foundation for a successful business. The goal is to prepare startups for the Accelerator, where they can receive funding, mentorship, and resources to scale their business.
Contact Alyssa Kirst for more info.
Who is Silicon Allee
We’re a dynamic team with diverse perspectives from over 10 different countries. Based in Berlin since 2011, we've become an integral part of the city’s tech ecosystem. Our mission is to nurture startups and create a thriving environment for founders, experts, and investors. Since joining Fraunhofer HHI, we’ve been focused on supporting early-stage deep tech and AI startups to scale and succeed.
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Our Portfolio
Some of the startups we're currently supporting at Fraunhofer HHI are:
- Flybionic - A mobile radio-based system for drones ensuring uninterrupted transmission of critical flight data to meet safety standards for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM).
- Anita.legal - An AI-powered platform analyzing court decisions to give lawyers data-driven insights, cutting research time and improving case success rates.
- NepTune - An AI app that teaches kids instruments through gameplay, correcting posture and notes with motion detection, and offering a subscription model and school integration.
- Spin Digital - A solution high-performance video codecs and tools for ultra-high-definition media, including 4K, 8K, and VR, enabling advanced video processing and playback.
- Hoopooh - An AI-powered platform helping daycare & nursery teachers manage classrooms, communicate with parents, and streamline admin tasks, offering real-time child development insights.
Deep Tech & AI Investors
Are you an investor looking to support deep tech and AI startups? We're always on the lookout for partners who share our passion for innovation. Join our mission to fuel the next wave of groundbreaking ideas in the deep tech landscape. Get in touch with us via email: team@siliconallee.com