6 Sep 2026 – 11:00 – 30 min
Location: Dream Stage (Hall 25)

From Ideas to Industry: Building Berlin’s Startup Ecosystem for the Next Generat

Berlin has the talent, capital and world-class research — but how can it turn them into the next generation of global companies?

Presented by
Speakers
Laura Möller
CEO & Founder of JUNI, Founding Partner of BAD1, JUNI / BAD1
Maya Ordaz Scheps
Chief of Staff at The Delta, The Delta
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Berlin is Germany’s leading startup hub, yet it still has significant untapped potential to turn its scientific strength into successful companies. Laura Möller, Founding Partner of BAD1 and CEO & Founder of JUNI, shares key insights from the BAD1 white paper and explores what Berlin needs to turn ideas into impact — and research into new companies. In the following fireside chat with Maya Ordaz Scheps, the conversation will focus on tech transfer and on how Berlin can close the gaps between research, entrepreneurship, capital and market.
Key Takeaways:
Strengthen tech transfer: Turn research into startups and innovation faster.

From idea to industry: Create the conditions for building global companies.

Remove barriers: Improve access to talent, capital, research and markets.

Unlock Berlin’s potential: Shape the next generation of Berlin’s startup ecosystem.