“Applying research in a targeted manner–that is exactly what UNITE stands for. With the Berlin-Brandenburg nucleus, we are creating a powerful platform that will unleash the full potential of the Berlin-Brandenburg science region. UNITE is a strategic innovation tool that brings together cutting-edge research, science-based startups, practice-oriented universities, non-university institutes, and innovative companies in a shared ecosystem,” says Prof. Günter M. Ziegler, spokesperson for the Berlin University Alliance, President of Freie Universität Berlin, and Chairman of UNITE Science e.V.

Strategic matching with relevant players is an essential aspect

“At UNITE, we systematically translate scientific findings into social impact in a targeted manner. That means we identify needs in business and society, link them to current research topics, and work with strong partners to develop viable, innovative solutions. In this way, we are making an active contribution to the future viability of our region—and far beyond.

A decisive impetus for the conception and development of UNITE came from the Science & Start-ups initiative—the startup centers of the four partners in the Berlin University Alliance. They recognized early on how important it is to combine scientific excellence with entrepreneurial thinking. From the outset, UNITE was therefore established as a practice-based, interdisciplinary, and growth-oriented organization.

By founding UNITE Science e.V., we are now consolidating our activities and creating professional structures to strategically develop the innovative strength of our region. We connect cutting-edge research with applied science, promote new forms of cooperation, support transfer pathways, and specifically strengthen science-based startups.

UNITE is a future-oriented lab for the science metropolis of Berlin—a place where research is put into practice, innovations are created, and new connections between science, business, and society grow.

Our message is clear: investments in science are investments in the future. UNITE demonstrates how cutting-edge research can drive innovation—for a resilient economy, a sustainable society, and a high quality of life in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.”