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		<title>Week 35: idea2action, greenCHEM at Cradle to Cradle Congress 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2026/09/08/week-35-developing-initial-ideas-further-at-idea2action-greenchem-at-international-cradle-to-cradle-congress-2026/">Week 35: idea2action, greenCHEM at Cradle to Cradle Congress 2026</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-0d3f71"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span><br><strong>Developing initial ideas further at idea2action</strong></span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sometimes, during the research process, ideas emerge that are fascinating but whose potential and feasibility seem questionable. This is precisely what idea2action is for. It is a three-month programme run by WISTA Management GmbH, the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin Transfer Office and Humboldt-Innovation GmbH, in which researchers can explore the potential of initial ideas and devise the next steps. This means that participants do not need to turn up with a finished concept or business model. All that is required is an initial idea linked to their own professional field, along with curiosity and the motivation to work on it. Those interested can now apply until 2 October 2026: <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8O_qT4ffk0mpWAWYFEj1roHFcjDX38RAnhT5vpamZLtUOVpCVVRSMVYwOVlZTVJUREg3RTUzWTQzNi4u&amp;route=shorturl">Campus Club – idea2action&nbsp;Application Form 2026/27</a></p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-d064d3"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span><strong>greenCHEM at International Cradle to Cradle Congress 2026</strong></span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On 17 and 18 September, the <a href="https://c2c-congress.org/en/">International Cradle to Cradle Congress 2026</a> will be held for the tenth time at the Technical University of Berlin, bringing together around 1,000 participants to exchange ideas and network. Cradle to Cradle describes a design concept for products that are healthy for both people and the environment, using materials whose use is integrated into a biological cycle. The aim is to avoid waste, resource depletion and material insecurity, whilst creating a positive environmental impact. This year, <a href="https://www.greenchem.berlin/">greenCHEM</a> will also be attend the congress and provide an insight into the ongoing <a href="https://www.greenchem.berlin/events/challenge-paludi">Paludi Challenge</a>, with one of the teams presenting its solution during a pitch session at the event. This gives greenCHEM the opportunity to give the C2C community an understanding of its work in the fields of green chemistry, innovation and circular solutions. Tickets are available here: <a href="https://c2c-congress.org/en/tickets/">Tickets &#8211; International Cradle to Cradle Congress</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>
<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2026/09/08/week-35-developing-initial-ideas-further-at-idea2action-greenchem-at-international-cradle-to-cradle-congress-2026/">Week 35: idea2action, greenCHEM at Cradle to Cradle Congress 2026</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Germany and Thailand are linked by strong trade relations, innovation, a spirit of scientific enquiry and technological expertise. Within South-East [&#8230;]</p>
<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2026/08/31/week-35-idea2action-greenchem-at-cradle-to-cradle-congress-2026/">Week 36: Delegation follows Royal Invitation to Thailand, Topping-Out Ceremony of Chemical Invention Factory</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Germany and Thailand are linked by strong trade relations, innovation, a spirit of scientific enquiry and technological expertise. Within South-East Asia, Thailand is currently a leader in innovation and is particularly well-positioned in the fields of logistics and aviation, advanced manufacturing and electromobility, as well as health and wellness. Furthermore, the Thai government actively supports start-ups and invests in science and development. Meanwhile, Germany possesses extensive expertise in applied research, technology transfer and start-up support. Building on this foundation, the two countries now wish to create synergies.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This initiative was recently launched following an invitation from the Royal Thai Embassy in Berlin, in particular from His Excellency Chittipat Tongprasroeth. He welcomed a German delegation comprising six experts from the fields of the start-up ecosystem, deep technology, green technology and innovation for a week-long visit to Bangkok. Also part of the delegation was Katharina Heinrich, a start-up consultant at <a href="https://www.science-startups.berlin/">Science &amp; Startups</a>. The delegation met with representatives from Thailand’s start-up hub and the Mayor of Bangkok, amongst others, and attended the TechSauce conference. All with the aim of strengthening cooperation between the countries and fostering mutual understanding. Further information is available <a href="https://lnkd.in/p/dTQxyysu">here</a>.</p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-97b691"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>Topping-Out Ceremony of the Chemical Invention Factory on TU Campus</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At the weekend, Berlin’s innovation and start-up scene celebrated the <a href="https://lnkd.in/p/dN5UnQkz">topping-out ceremony for a venue that is unique in Europe</a>, just one year after construction began: the Chemical Invention Factory – John Warner Centre (CIF). Located in the heart of the Charlottenburg campus of the Technical University of Berlin, it is set to serve as a new research and technology transfer infrastructure upon completion, creating the conditions for science and industry to collaborate even more effectively. In what will then be Europe’s largest laboratory infrastructure for science-based technology transfer and pre-start-up teams, researchers will have the opportunity to further develop findings under real-world conditions, validate applications and turn scientific ideas into viable start-up ventures. There will be a particular focus on the field of chemistry. The construction of the CIF thus ties in with both the state’s research policy strategy and the federal government’s chemistry agenda.</p>



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<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2026/08/31/week-35-idea2action-greenchem-at-cradle-to-cradle-congress-2026/">Week 36: Delegation follows Royal Invitation to Thailand, Topping-Out Ceremony of Chemical Invention Factory</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week, the Berlin and Munich AI NATION offices simultaneously hosted a summer party and were connected via live stream. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2026/07/06/week-27-ai-nation-celebrates-summer-party-innovate-work-session-by-greenchem/">Week 27: AI NATION celebrates summer party, innovate! work session by greenCHEM</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Last week, the Berlin and Munich <a href="https://www.ai-nation.de/">AI NATION</a> offices simultaneously hosted a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/%F0%9D%97%A6%F0%9D%98%81%F0%9D%97%AE%F0%9D%97%BF%F0%9D%98%81%F0%9D%98%82%F0%9D%97%BD%F0%9D%98%80-%F0%9D%97%94%F0%9D%97%B9%F0%9D%97%B9-%F0%9D%97%A7%F0%9D%97%B5%F0%9D%97%B2-%F0%9D%97%A7%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%97%BA%F0%9D%97%B2-ugcPost-7478753474172657664-vYE2/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAC4zrmABkc1sWx6r8r2yTD88ZKZSvTYlU1I">summer party</a> and were connected via live stream. Founders, mentors, and friends from the ecosystem came together and spent a relaxing summer evening accompanied by live DJs, snacks and cold drinks at AI Campus Berlin. </p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Monday of last week started with an <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/greenchemistry-chemicalindustry-regulations-ugcPost-7475472152129900544-F98W/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAC4zrmABkc1sWx6r8r2yTD88ZKZSvTYlU1I">innovate! work session</a> by <a href="https://www.greenchem.berlin/">greenCHEM</a>, where participants discussed German regulations for Green Chemistry startups. Further, they explored how circularity can be a useful strategy rather than just a checkbox on the compliance agenda. One key takeaway was that startups should consider regulations from day one. Waiting too long could quickly become overwhelming and lead to avoidable costs. </p>



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<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2026/07/06/week-27-ai-nation-celebrates-summer-party-innovate-work-session-by-greenchem/">Week 27: AI NATION celebrates summer party, innovate! work session by greenCHEM</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Weekly Wrap-up: Highlights in week 12 From March 15 to 25, 2026, a delegation from the China Competence Training Center [&#8230;]</p>
<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2026/03/27/week-12-china-berlin-startup-scholarshop-berlin-battery-lab/">Week 12: Journey to China, BSS, Inauguration of BBL</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-84e2dc"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>China Competence Training Center goes China</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From March 15 to 25, 2026, a delegation from the <a href="https://www.chinacompetence.de/de">China Competence Training Center</a> at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin including two members of the Humboldt-Innovation Academy as well as specialists and executives from various universities and research institutions traveled to China. Their goal is to expand their China-related expertise and gain firsthand insights into the complex, forward-looking ecosystem of Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta. During the visit, meetings are scheduled with representatives from science, business, politics, and diplomacy to exchange ideas on China&#8217;s higher education and research landscape, innovation strategies, and international cooperation, while also fostering professional networks.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Aspiring entrepreneurs can now apply once again for the Berlin Startup Scholarship (Berliner Startup-Stipendium) through <a href="https://www.science-startups.berlin/">Science &amp; Startups</a>. In March, the startup network launched its new call for applications titled &#8220;Science &amp; Startups for Democratic Resilience.&#8221; The program awards scholarships to startups that have developed innovations focused on democratic resilience, social stability, and sustainable development. This year, the total funding volume for the Berlin Startup Scholarship amounts to 31 million euros, enabling the support of 680 prospective founders. The funds are provided by the State of Berlin and the European Social Fund. Click here for the full article: <a href="https://www.berlin-university-alliance.de/en/items/2026/260320-science-startups-berliner-startup-stipendium.html">Science &amp; Startups Raises 8 Million Euros for a New Round of Funding in the Berlin Startup Scholarship Program • Berlin University Alliance</a></p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In mid-March, the <a href="https://csmb.hu-berlin.de/bbl/">Berlin Battery Lab (BBL)</a> was officially <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/helmholtz-zentrum-berlin_%F0%9D%97%95%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%97%BF%F0%9D%97%B9%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%97%BB-%F0%9D%97%B3%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%97%BF%F0%9D%98%81-%F0%9D%97%B1%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%97%B2-%F0%9D%97%98%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%97%BB%F0%9D%98%84%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%97%B5%F0%9D%98%82%F0%9D%97%BB%F0%9D%97%B4-activity-7440698768364171264-iL_f?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAC4zrmABkc1sWx6r8r2yTD88ZKZSvTYlU1I">inaugurated</a>. In this new facility, the <a href="https://www.bam.de/Navigation/EN/About-us/overview-about-us.html">Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM)</a>, <a href="https://www.hu-berlin.de/en">Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU)</a>, and the <a href="https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/index_en.html">Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB)</a> will collaborate to develop and test resource-efficient battery technologies, with a specific focus on sodium-ion batteries. The research facility is also open to external partners from science and industry, such as startups and technology-based companies. The primary goal of the lab is to accelerate the transition from research to practical application while efficiently leveraging the synergies between the participating institutes. All three institutions possess outstanding expertise in this field; HU, for instance, is one of the leading universities in the area of sodium-ion batteries. Consequently, HU Professor Philipp Adelhelm was appointed as one of the lab&#8217;s three scientific directors, alongside Dr. Tim-Patrick Fellinger (BAM) and Prof. Dr. Yan Lu (HZB).</p>



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<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2026/03/27/week-12-china-berlin-startup-scholarshop-berlin-battery-lab/">Week 12: Journey to China, BSS, Inauguration of BBL</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ten waterproof facts</title>
		<link>https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2025/10/14/ten-waterproof-facts/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In November 2025, six finalist teams will once again gather at the award ceremony of the &#8220;Forum Junge Spitzenforschung&#8221; to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2025/10/14/ten-waterproof-facts/">Ten waterproof facts</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-image ultp-block-0247e8"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><figure class="ultp-image-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-image-block ultp-image-block-none"><img decoding="async"  class="ultp-image"  alt="Graphic of lightening on a water background"  src="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zehn-Fakten-ueber-Wasser-4-1.png" /></div><figcaption class="ultp-image-caption"></figcaption></figure></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In November 2025, six finalist teams will once again gather at the award ceremony of the <a href="https://humboldt-innovation.de/en/news/forum-junge-spitzenforschung-2025-water-water-management">&#8220;Forum Junge Spitzenforschung&#8221;</a> to present their application-oriented research projects. This year&#8217;s focus is on the topic of water. In line with this theme, this edition of HI:BITS is dedicated to ten facts about water that you might not have heard of, but should definitely know!</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>In Germany, the average water consumption per person is around 130 liters per day, while a person living in a rural community in sub-Saharan Africa uses about 16 liters per day.</li>



<li>More than two-thirds of the Earth&#8217;s surface is covered with water, but less than three percent of it is drinkable. 97% of the water comes from the oceans, 2.5% consists of non-usable freshwater from glaciers and underground sources, and only 0.5% is usable freshwater.</li>



<li>The preservation and restoration of natural wetlands benefits climate protection. As HI, we are involved in the <a href="https://multipeat.org/en">LIFE Multi Peat</a> project, which focuses on rewetting peatlands in Europe to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.</li>



<li>The process of turning natural water into drinking water involves several steps: It begins with flocculation, during which positively charged substances bind to negatively charged impurities, allowing them to be filtered out. Next comes sedimentation, where gravity helps remove particles from the bottom of the treatment plant. After that, sand and activated carbon filters are used to eliminate pathogens. Any remaining impurities are removed with disinfectants such as chlorine.</li>



<li>Up to 20 liters of water can flow through a faucet in one minute. With EcoSmart fittings, this amount can be reduced to around five liters. So if you turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, you can save at least 10 liters of water.</li>



<li>Globally, around 70% of water is used for agriculture, whereas in Europe the figure is only 35%.</li>



<li>The term &#8220;virtual water&#8221; was coined by British researcher John Anthony Allan. It refers to the amount of water used, evaporated, or contaminated throughout the entire production process of a product.</li>



<li>Producing one kilogram of cheese requires about 5,000 liters of water. For one kilogram of beef, the average is as high as 15,455 liters. For comparison: manufacturing a car requires around 20,000 liters of water.</li>



<li>A dishwasher saves significantly more water than washing dishes by hand. However, this only holds true if the dishwasher is energy-efficient and fully loaded.</li>



<li>Untreated wastewater causes emissions. However, treating it accounts for up to seven percent of greenhouse gases. According to UNESCO, improved processes and energy savings can help reduce this figure. Moreover, wastewater treatment itself can serve as a source of energy. Our startup <a href="https://www.shit2power.de/en">Shit2Power</a> is already leading the way: it transforms sewage sludge into clean energy and high-quality phosphorus ash, without producing any waste products.</li>
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<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2025/10/14/ten-waterproof-facts/">Ten waterproof facts</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Humboldt University and Humboldt Innovation are participating in the monitoring of the LIFE Multi Peat project by NABU, promoting its [&#8230;]</p>
<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2025/08/28/humboldt-innovation-supports-nabu-in-moorland-renaturation/">Humboldt-Innovation supports NABU in moorland renaturation</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-image ultp-block-c63010"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><figure class="ultp-image-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-image-block ultp-image-block-none"><img decoding="async"  class="ultp-image"  alt="Moorlandschaft in Polen"  src="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Moor-Poland-2.jpg" /></div><figcaption class="ultp-image-caption">Raised bog in the Polish Carpathians with flowering vaginatum cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum) (c) Tomasz Wilk</figcaption></figure></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Humboldt University and Humboldt Innovation are participating in the monitoring of the LIFE Multi Peat project by NABU, promoting its accelerated implementation, and providing necessary equipment. The aim of the project is the restoration and, in parts, the transition to wet peatland management of project fields in Poland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Ireland. Functional peatlands significantly contribute to climate and species protection. From 2021 to 2026, with the support of the LIFE Climate Change Mitigation Programme, researchers will work to restore the natural functioning of peatlands. The project area in Germany is the “Häsener Luch” in Löwenbergerland, Brandenburg.</p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-c9342f"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>Peatlands as vast CO2 stores</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The restoration of peatlands is of enormous importance for climate protection because healthy peat landscapes store greenhouse gases, thus contributing to climate regulation, fulfilling important ecosystem functions, providing flood protection, filtering groundwater, and providing a habitat for threatened animal and plant species. It has catastrophic consequences when peatlands lose their function, mainly due to drainage for agricultural and forestry purposes, leading to microbial degradation of peat. In Germany, about 95% of peatlands are drained. As a consequence, peat areas can no longer store organic carbon and release it in massive amounts. For instance, the drained mainly agricultural peatland “Häsener Luch” emits an estimated 1290 tons of CO2 equivalent per year on an area of about 50 hectares.<br>For Europe, the figures indicate that the EU, globally, is the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases from peatlands. In Germany, seven percent of greenhouse gases are attributable to drained peatlands.</p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-a47455"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>Peatland rewetting and restoration with LIFE Multi Peat</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The reduction of greenhouse gases is intended to be achieved within the framework of LIFE Multi Peat through peatland rewetting and consequent raising of the water table. Specifically, this means restoring 689 hectares of peatland, reducing the global warming potential of the affected peat landscapes by up to 50%, developing strategies for paludiculture (wet peatland management) in Germany and Belgium, enabling improved communication and coordinated cooperation among EU peatland projects, and developing recommendations for expanding peatland restoration and an EU-wide decision support system for authorities and the private sector.</p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-8a8fce"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>HU and HI support LIFE project in monitoring</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Humboldt University and Humboldt Innovation support the project in monitoring, playing an important role in the implementation of LIFE Multi Peat by NABU. Through HI, accelerated processing and procurement of necessary equipment, such as specialized measuring devices or gas analyzers, are possible. The research team can also utilize university laboratories through them to conduct specific measurements. As part of the project, the progress and success of the targeted reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are documented through monitoring. Under the leadership of HU Acting Professor Dr. Kathlin Schweitzer from the Department of Soil Science and Site Science, students and graduates of the department are involved in the NABU team. The faculty has a long tradition in peat soil research and is where a significant number of researchers currently working in the peat sector were trained</p>


<div  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-image ultp-block-94bb3d"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><figure class="ultp-image-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-image-block ultp-image-block-none"><img decoding="async"  class="ultp-image"  alt="Moor Deutschland"  src="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Moor-Deutschland.jpg" /></div><figcaption class="ultp-image-caption">Water level sensor in flooded former peat cut in the Häsener Luch (c) Andreas Herrmann</figcaption></figure></div></div>


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<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2025/08/28/humboldt-innovation-supports-nabu-in-moorland-renaturation/">Humboldt-Innovation supports NABU in moorland renaturation</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever heard of the “12 Principles of Green Chemistry”?In the 1990s, these were established by chemists John Warner [&#8230;]</p>
<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2025/08/13/principles-and-goals-of-green-chemistry/">Principles and goals of green chemistry</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-image ultp-block-94afb0"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><figure class="ultp-image-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-image-block ultp-image-block-none"><img decoding="async"  class="ultp-image"  alt="Green Chemistry"  src="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Green-Chemistry-1-scaled.jpg" /></div><figcaption class="ultp-image-caption">(c) Neeqolah, Creative Works</figcaption></figure></div></div>

<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-d180fb"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>The 12 principles of green chemistry</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Have you ever heard of the “12 Principles of Green Chemistry”?<br>In the 1990s, these were established by chemists John Warner and Paul Anastas, and they describe the sector’s holistic, interdisciplinary approach. These include:</p>



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<li>Waste prevention</li>



<li>Avoidance of by-products (atom economy)</li>



<li>Carrying out syntheses with less hazardous substances</li>



<li>Production of the safest and most environmentally friendly chemicals possible</li>



<li>Use of environmentally friendly solvents and auxiliary substances</li>



<li>Use of energy-efficient processes</li>



<li>Use of renewable raw materials</li>



<li>Avoidance of derivatives as intermediates in syntheses</li>



<li>Use of catalysts</li>



<li>Production of biodegradable substances</li>



<li>Use of process analytics for continuous monitoring of syntheses</li>



<li>Accident prevention</li>
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<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-0013a5"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>5 goals of green chemistry</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In addition, these principles can be assigned to five objectives of Green Chemistry:</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sources: <a href="https://www.gruenechemieoesterreich.at/was-ist-gruenechemie">Grüne Chemie | Bedeutung | Umweltbundesamt</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">More articles on green chemistry: </p>



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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Our modern society is profoundly dependent on the chemical industry. From the medicine we rely on to the food we [&#8230;]</p>
<p>Der Beitrag <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en/2025/06/11/level-nine-nanozymes-spark-green-chemistry-2/">Level Nine Nanozymes spark green chemistry</a> erschien zuerst auf <a href="https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/en">Humboldt-Innovation Insights</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our modern society is profoundly dependent on the chemical industry. From the medicine we rely on to the food we eat and the technological devices that power our daily lives, much of what we take for granted stems from the industry’s contributions. Despite all the advantages chemical industry brings to our lives, it also presents serious challenges: its processes are often harmful to the environment and contribute significantly to climate change. This sector is energy-intensive, heavily reliant on fossil fuels, and is responsible for vast emissions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Level Nine, a Berlin-based start-up founded by Emily Sheridan and Seadna Quigley, aims to change this trajectory. Emerging from the Humboldt-Innovation ecosystem, Level Nine develops specialized synthetic catalysts that could be transformative for a more sustainable chemical industry. These catalysts, known as nanozymes, emulate the functions of natural enzymes and can drive clean, efficient chemical reactions. With these catalysts, chemical firms can reduce – and potentially eliminate – their dependence on fossil fuels.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We spoke with Level Nine to learn more about their background, motivations, the role Humboldt-Innovation has played in their journey. We also discussed the significance of greener chemical industry and their perspectives on fostering innovation within the sector.</p>


<div id="Wie_verbessert_ihr_die_Welt_mit_eurer_Idee"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-55b918"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>What is Level Nine?</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We&#8217;re a Berlin-based deep-tech company working on synthetic catalysts called nanozymes that mimic nature&#8217;s most efficient molecular machines: enzymes. As such, Level Nine sits at the intersection of where innovative chemistry meets the possibility to unlock a new era of manufacturing. To understand our technology, its history must ﬁrst be understood; nature has spent billions of years perfecting chemical reactions through enzymes, but these biological catalysts are frustratingly fragile and expensive to work for industry. So, we asked ourselves, what if we could capture their precision and efficiency in more robust, synthetic structures?</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This venture means we&#8217;re not just tweaking existing industrial processes, we&#8217;re fundamentally reimagining how chemical reactions can happen. Using insights from computational chemistry and bio-nanoscience, we build catalysts from the ground up that are designed for both industrial performance and environmental responsibility.</p>



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<p class="has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Founders Seadna Quigley (CEO) and Emily Sheridan (CTO) (c) Level Nine</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Level Nine was founded by Emily Sheridan (CTO), a recipient of the Women in Tech EU award and a PhD in Bio-Nanoscience from a globally leading institution, alongside Seadna Quigley (CEO), who has a proven track record of scaling impactful bioeconomy ventures such as Metabolic and Fresh Ventures.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What began as a research project into bio-inspired catalysis quickly evolved into a commercial venture as we realized the industrial potential of our work. Though explored in academic circles, we saw that nanozymes had never been translated into a robust, scalable platform for real-world chemical manufacturing.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With a blend of scientiﬁc rigour, entrepreneurial experience, and a deep understanding of industrial challenges, our two founders set out to build the world’s ﬁrst company capable of deploying synthetic enzyme-like catalysts at commercial scale, which became Level Nine.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">How did Humboldt-Innovation support Level Nine?<br>Through access to Humboldt’s extensive research ecosystem and expert network, we were able to sharpen our scientiﬁc foundations while exploring commercialization pathways in a structured, supportive environment. Their backing also helped us secure key partnerships and credibility in the Berlin innovation ecosystem that accelerated our transition beyond the lab bench.<br>Whilst operating in a city renowned for its scientiﬁc excellence and startup dynamism, working alongside Humboldt-Innovation served as a bridge that helped us take our breakthrough research to the next level.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Their belief in our mission, especially during our very early stages, provided a conﬁdence that affirmed the broader relevance of our work, and their support has continued to bolster our visibility and strategic development. In the early days, when you&#8217;re trying to convince investors and industry partners that your technology can work at scale, having Humboldt-Innovation&#8217;s backing sends a powerful signal.</p>



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<div id="Wie_verbessert_ihr_die_Welt_mit_eurer_Idee"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-7acac6"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>What is the mission of your company?</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our mission is straightforward but ambitious: we want to help the chemical industry become part of the climate solution instead of the climate problem. Right now, global chemistry is responsible for massive carbon emissions (over 3 gigatons of CO₂ annually). As a society there is a great dependency upon this industry, from pharmaceuticals and materials, to food production and fuels. We can&#8217;t just shut it down, we need to transform it.</p>



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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow" style="border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:#acff00;border-left-width:5px"><div  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-b28754"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><p class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>“(…) we want to help the chemical industry become part of the climate solution instead of the climate problem.”</span></p></div></div></div></blockquote>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That&#8217;s where our nanozymes come in. By developing catalysts that can drive clean, efficient chemical reactions, we&#8217;re giving companies the tools they need to move away from fossil-based processes without sacriﬁcing performance or proﬁtability. But our mission goes beyond just reducing emissions. We&#8217;re working toward a future where chemical manufacturing is decentralized, circular, and built around renewable feedstocks. Imagine chemical plants powered by agricultural waste instead of petroleum, or supply chains that regenerate resources instead of depleting them. That&#8217;s the transformation we&#8217;re trying to catalyze, literally and ﬁguratively.</p>


<div id="Wie_verbessert_ihr_die_Welt_mit_eurer_Idee"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-8bad27"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>Why do we need a green chemical industry?</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The chemical industry is everywhere, but its inﬂuence is easy to underestimate. The plastics in your phone, the fertilizers that grow your food, the medicines that keep you healthy: they all start with chemical processes. The industry touches virtually every aspect of modern life.<br>The problem is that most of these processes were developed decades ago when climate change wasn&#8217;t considered as urgently as it is today. The industry remains energy-intensive, heavily reliant upon fossil fuels, and produces enormous amounts of emissions &#8211; over 3 gigatons of CO₂ emissions per year, making it one of the largest contributors to global climate change. Now, as we race toward net-zero targets, chemistry has become one of the hardest and most-urgent sectors to decarbonize.</p>



<div class="wp-block-ultimate-post-wrapper ultp-block-a929ef"><div class="ultp-wrapper-block">
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow" style="border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:#acff00;border-left-width:5px"><div  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-62d743"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><p class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>“(…) chemistry has become one of the hardest and most-urgent sectors to decarbonize.”</span></p></div></div></div></blockquote>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What excites us is the potential for positive impact. If we can unlock the potential of green chemistry, we don&#8217;t just reduce emissions but also enable entirely new ways of making things. We can turn agricultural waste into valuable chemicals, create materials that are designed for circularity from day one, and build manufacturing systems that actually strengthen rural economies. The urgency is real, but so is the opportunity. At Level Nine, we believe that by reinventing the very catalysts that drive chemical reactions, we can trigger a systemic change across the industry and transform it from a major emitter into a cornerstone of a regenerative economy.</p>


<div id="Wie_verbessert_ihr_die_Welt_mit_eurer_Idee"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-283c89"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>What does innovation mean to you?</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To us, innovation is the art and science of bridging what is possible with what is needed. It is about turning knowledge into solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also socially and environmentally relevant. In our ﬁeld, innovation means taking abstract scientiﬁc concepts and translating them into tangible tools that solve industrial-scale problems; we spend a lot of time thinking about molecules that don&#8217;t exist yet, and then ﬁguring out how to make them do exactly what we need them to do. To us, transforming concepts into reality is innovation in its purest form. It’s a process that requires courage, creativity, and collaboration. Innovation begins in the lab, but it must be validated in the real world and ultimately deliver impact that can be felt across markets and ecosystems.</p>



<div class="wp-block-ultimate-post-wrapper ultp-block-031978"><div class="ultp-wrapper-block">
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow" style="border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:#acff00;border-left-width:5px"><div  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-945a64"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><p class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>“At Level Nine, innovation is built into our workflows, our culture, and our partnerships.”</span></p></div></div></div></blockquote>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Crucially, we see innovation as an iterative journey, not a destination. It’s about continually asking: how can we do this better, cleaner, faster, or more fairly? At Level Nine, innovation is built into our workﬂows, our culture, and our partnerships. It is the driving force behind every molecule we design and every solution we deploy. What keeps us going is knowing that every breakthrough in the lab gets us closer to catalysts that could transform entire supply chains. Innovation means staying curious, staying persistent, and never losing sight of the bigger picture.</p>


<div id="Wie_verbessert_ihr_die_Welt_mit_eurer_Idee"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-b5e3f8"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>Which role does innovation play within the chemical industry?</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the chemical industry, innovation is not optional &#8211; it is existential. As one of the most resource-and energy-intensive sectors globally, chemistry faces mounting pressure to evolve. Whether it’s reducing greenhouse gas emissions, replacing toxic reagents, or securing alternative feedstocks, innovation is the only path forward. Historically, much of the industry’s innovation has been incremental, whether optimizing existing processes or improving yields. But now the equation has changed. Companies need to hit sustainability targets, regulatory requirements are tightening, and customers are demanding cleaner products. Suddenly, incremental innovation isn&#8217;t enough and the challenges of the 21st century demand a step change: radical innovation that reimagines the fundamentals of chemical synthesis and production.</p>



<div class="wp-block-ultimate-post-wrapper ultp-block-90f5c7"><div class="ultp-wrapper-block">
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow" style="border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:#acff00;border-left-width:5px"><div  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-a20205"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><p class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>“In the chemical industry, innovation is not optional – it is existential.”</span></p></div></div></div></blockquote>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is precisely where Level Nine operates. By introducing synthetic catalysts that emulate enzymes, we offer a new framework for chemical reactions that is inherently more selective, efficient, and sustainable. Our nanozyme technology is a perfect example of innovation meeting necessity: it not only outperforms traditional catalysts, but also addresses critical supply chain and sustainability challenges. The beautiful thing about working in such a foundational technology is the ripple effect. When you improve the catalysts that drive chemical reactions, you potentially improve every process that uses those reactions. A single breakthrough in our lab could inﬂuence how bio-based materials are produced or how renewable feedstocks are processed.</p>



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		<title>Combating fast fashion with upcycling</title>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">An estimated 92 million tons of textile waste are generated worldwide each year. Forty percent of current fashion collections go unsold, and only a very small portion is recycled. This overproduction has been significantly driven by fast fashion. Consumers are enticed to purchase clothing they may not even need due to the constant availability of the latest, low-cost items. As a result, we live in a throwaway society where people are more likely to discard clothing than donate it, the textile industry operates at the expense of the environment, and disproportionate amounts of resources are wasted. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For example, textile production requires enormous amounts of water and land. Producing a single cotton T-shirt consumes about 2,700 liters of fresh water—equivalent to the amount one person would drink over 2.5 years. Accordingly, in 2020, the textile industry was the third-largest contributor to water pollution and land use. In addition, greenhouse gas emissions harmful to the climate are rising with the consumption of fast fashion products. According to the European Environment Agency, purchasing textiles in 2020 generated around 270 kg of CO₂ emissions per person. It is clear that something needs to change.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">People like fashion designer Stephanie Pupke-Bertram are among those bringing textile upcycling into the mainstream of consumer society, aiming to counteract textile waste. Stephanie’s project is called recreategoods, which she launched together with software engineer Thomas Chille. At the heart of the project is an AI Upcycling Design Assistant. This tool is used to upcycle unsold but ready-to-wear items by generating visual design suggestions for modifying the original design of a garment.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In this way, new collections can be created from unsold stock. Fashion designers can choose from the photorealistic suggestions to match their collection plans. They then receive a work specification that allows them to commission a suggested tailoring service or production facility to process and upgrade the garments accordingly. Through this approach, Stephanie helps the fashion industry make meaningful use of existing, stored inventory—keeping these items in circulation, saving on raw material costs, and preserving valuable production time.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In 2024, fashion designer Stephanie Pupke-Bertram completed the EXIST-Women program, an initiative supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, the Project Management Agency Jülich, and the European Social Fund. The program supports female founders emerging from universities and research institutions. Through this initiative, the federal government aims to empower women and foster greater diversity in the still male-dominated startup ecosystem.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">EXIST-Women helped Stephanie pursue her vision of a company specializing in textile upcycling by providing her with the necessary framework. In addition to structural guidance, the program offers events, consulting, mentorship, and financial support for its participants.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stephanie highlights how much she benefited from these offerings: workshops, one-on-one coaching with Katja Brunner—startup advisor at the HU Founders’ Hub and expert in female entrepreneurship—and mentoring by Darina Mamonova, who played a key role in product development and continues to support her today.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">She also took away an important mindset shift: to seek out more support and ask more questions. As a result, her daily work has become more structured and analytical, creating more space for creative and artistic exploration.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">EXIST-Women also expanded Stephanie’s professional network. Through the workshops, she connected not only with Berlin-based fellows but also with participants from other cities and diverse backgrounds.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stephanie was particularly impressed by the comprehensive support offered by Science &amp; Startups, Berlin’s startup network, which provides in-depth guidance and resources for startups at every development stage.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In March, a new cohort of EXIST-Women fellows began their funding period. This time, 28 founders will spend the coming months developing their ideas and learning together. We look forward to seeing what innovations lie ahead.</p>


<div id="Wie_verbessert_ihr_die_Welt_mit_eurer_Idee"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-7efbc2"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>Stephanie&#8217;s plans for recreategoods </span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thanks to EXIST-Women, both Stephanie’s project recreategoods and Stephanie herself have grown significantly. For 2025 and 2026, the recreategoods team has ambitious plans: a new team member will support market entry, several collaborative projects with various fashion labels are in the pipeline, and the AI tool will continue to be trained.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In addition, the team aims to develop a long-term business plan, enhance the AI Upcycling Design Assistant with new features, and turn it into a market-ready product.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stephanie’s journey shows that EXIST-Women is more than just a short-term support program—it continues to bear fruit long after it ends. It’s well worth being a part of it.</p>



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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This year’s Founders Schmaus of the Humboldt Founders Club was dedicated to the topic of internationalization.In the fireside chat, three [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This year’s Founders Schmaus of the Humboldt Founders Club was dedicated to the topic of internationalization.<br>In the fireside chat, three founders shared their experiences with taking companies international and discussed what really matters when making this move.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sebastian Schulze is the founder and chairman of the board at Fit Analytics as well as managing partner at AllocNow, a global leader in cloud software for sustainability and carbon accounting. He also took part in the fireside chat at the Founders Schmaus. We want to make important insights and tips on internationalization available beyond the event itself, which is why we interviewed him on the topic.</p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-df4708"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>You have a lot of experience with internationally operating firms. At what point in a company&#8217;s development does a founder decide to take the step toward internationalization?</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Founders should start thinking about internationalization from day one, since it has major implications for company building, hiring, strategy, financing, and more. The decision of whether, when, and how to internationalize depends heavily on individual factors such as market potential, the team’s competencies, the competitive landscape, access to capital, and the legal framework. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but internationalization should always be part of the strategic considerations from the start and revisited continuously.</p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-58d16d"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>What was the biggest challenge for you in the process of internationalization and which mistakes do companies often make in the beginning of this journey? </span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of my biggest challenges was always transferring company culture to new locations. It requires a great deal of sensitivity and communication to preserve the company’s identity while developing its culture across all offices. Another key point is assembling the local team. For me, cultural fit is more important than professional qualifications. From my experience, a member of the founding team is best suited to build a local team and establish the company culture at a new site abroad.</p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-56b99f"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>How does a company find out whether it matches an international market structurally and with its products?</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From my experience in the B2B software sector, the best approach is to speak directly with potential customers in new markets. This can be done very efficiently without immediately opening a local office. We have found it valuable to have one of the founders make the first customer contacts and explore the market.</p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-7a2a2e"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>How important do you consider it to have local employees on the ground?</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the B2B software space, I’ve observed that internationalization within Europe can be effectively managed from Berlin. We’ve had very good experiences with talents from various European countries who manage their home markets from Berlin and then spend limited time locally, for example, attending events and customer meetings. For markets outside Europe, especially those with significant time differences, we’ve found that having local teams is more effective.</p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-348c3a"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>Which special challenges exist with regard to cultural and legal differences?</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cultural differences were particularly noticeable between Europe and regions such as Asia and North America. One major challenge was fostering and further developing a consistent company culture across multiple sites and regions. On the legal side, we encountered significant differences, especially in labor law. Early on, we made the mistake of not seeking local legal advice, for example, regarding employment contracts, in order to save costs. Looking back, I would do things differently.</p>


<div id="Was_ist_eure_Vision_fr_die_Zukunft_eurer_Branche"  class="wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-5769b6"><div class="ultp-block-wrapper"><div class="ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left"><h2 class="ultp-heading-inner"><span>You studied at HU as well as in Paris, but are now based in Berlin. Which country would you still find exciting to live in for a longer period of time?</span></h2></div></div></div>


<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As a founder, I was responsible for new customer acquisition and internationalization for many years. This meant I traveled extensively and spent a lot of time in other countries. Nowadays, I travel less for work and enjoy family life in Berlin. In my current stage of life, I don’t feel any urge to live in another country for an extended period.</p>



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