Berlin's lively start-up scene and the diversity of scientific institutions offer an ideal environment for technological innovations.

The xG-Incubator represents the interface between fundamental scientific research and the start-up scene in the field of wireless communication technologies. One of the essential core elements of the xG-Incubator is the close connection to the 6G Research and Innovation Cluster (6G-RIC).

Through the xG-Incubator founding teams and start-ups will have access to 6G-RIC demonstrators and infrastructure (integration laboratories, indoor and outdoor test fields) to test and evaluate prototypical technology components, services and innovative applications together with 6G-RIC researchers.

Let's shape the future of wireless communication technologies together.

We curate groundbreaking start-up ideas and unite diverse, interdisciplinary teams. To advance the future, we leverage the power of the 6G-RIC integration lab for hands-on prototyping, rigorous testing and careful evaluation.

Our incubator is a structured ecosystem designed to support early-stage start-ups in implementing their ideas. We connect aspiring entrepreneurs with technical experts, experienced industry mentors and dedicated startup coaches who provide invaluable insight and support.

We help with business model development, financial planning and the art of creating compelling pitch decks for investors. We are here to ensure you have the knowledge and strategy to succeed in the competitive environment.

Step into the spotlight with our platform that showcases your progress. From dynamic showrooms to exciting networking events, insightful impulse panels and internal and external team presentations, we offer you the opportunity to shine.

The xG-Incubator offers two different programs for founding teams and young start-ups:

In the evaluation program (max. 12 months), the teams are supported in the technical evaluation of the start-up idea and the development of a demonstration or proof-of-concept (PoC) as part of a sample application. The teams are also supported in the development of business models and market entry strategies. If there is a successfully implemented demonstrator, the first program is considered successfully completed and the team can move on to the next stage (the incubation program), in which the ideas are further developed, and the start-up is prepared for market entry. If there is already a functioning demonstrator, founding teams or start-up companies can start the incubation program directly.

In the incubation program (max. 24 months), the teams are supported as part of a structured incubation process with a focus on market readiness and business model validation as well as securing follow-up financing. The aim of this program is the technical further development of the start-up idea to market and financial maturity. The incubation process is divided into three phases:

• Validation phase: The aim of the validation phase is to obtain feedback from the market (potential customers) on the planned technology and business model and, on this basis, to adjust the business model and plan the minimum viable product (MVP).

• Investor readiness phase: The aim of the investor readiness phase is to develop a financing strategy and prepare the teams for addressing investors (including pitch training; designing pitch decks)

• Access2Finance and Access2Business Phase: The aim of this phase is to secure follow-up financing and acquire the first pilot customers.

Highlights:

• Funding per project:

• Up to 800 TEUR in the evaluation program (not founded yet)

• Up to 800 TEUR in the incubation program (founded but max. 5 years old)
  

• Funding type: grant based on expenses (up to 100%)

Details of the funding program can be found here: StartUpConnect.