Impact Hub Berlin

What a day that was!??? From high-energy networking to mind-expanding discussions — this year’s Impact Entrepreneurship Forum was all about big ideas, powerful connections, and actionable insights. We dove deep into Financing as a pressing issue, explored AI’s future potential, discovered Courage among controversies and soaked in the positivity that only an impact-focused community can bring! A massive shoutout to our incredible Impact Hub Berlin team, the Berlin Global Village who hosted us, all the speakers, and every guest who made this day happen. Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing insights from the sessions soon, so keep up and follow along for all the highlights! #MakeImpactWork# ImpactForum2024 #ImpactEntrepreneurship #Innovation #Networking #ImpactHubBerlin # #BetterBusiness #BetterFuture

As part of our 10th-anniversary celebrations, we continue showcasing success stories from our partners, members, and programme participants. This week, we’re spotlighting Community Empowerment Through Digital Solutions: ??? Partnership Showcase: #WirVsVirus Hackathon Over 48 hours (March 20-22, 2021), 28,361 people worked together on over 1,500 solutions to pressing challenges. As co-initiators alongside Tech4Germany, Prototype Fund, ProjectTogether, Initiative D21 e. V., Code for Germany, Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. and German government, we’re proud to have helped launch the groundbreaking digital participation process in #WirVsVirus Hackathon during the coronavirus crisis. ?? ?? Member Showcase: Kiron Open Higher Education Kiron is an edtech non-profit organisation providing refugees and underserved communities with free access to high-quality education, bridging skill gaps, and promoting inclusion in the job market. ?? Startup Showcase: Civocracy ?? Civocracy is a CivicTech platform and creative agency specializing in community engagement. “IHB was our very first co-working in Berlin. Even five years after leaving (Neuk?lln is VERY far for us), we are still benefiting from the contacts we made there and partnered again this year in a great project together.” (c) Want to partner with us, grow your startup, or become a member of our community? ?? Visit our website to learn more! ?? https://lnkd.in/g7cx_uR #ImpactHubBerlin #MakeImpactWork #CommunityEmpowerment #DigitalSolutions #ImpactEntrepreneurship #Innovation #10YearsOfImpact #ImpactEntrepreneurshipForum

?? We are proud to be project partners of nawi.berlin, which celebrated their annual event in November. ?? We celebrated successes, pivoted towards the year ahead and held a fantastic break-out session with nawi.berlin start-ups: KIEZBOTE, Kaffeekoop GmbH and Arbeito. ?? As State Secretary for Economic Affairs Michael Biel stated, “Berlin will be climate-neutral by 2045 at the latest. Our goal is to make Berlin the number one location for innovation in Europe. Support services such as nawi.berlin play an important role in successfully shaping economic change.” ???? Find out more about nawi berlin here: https://nawi.berlin/ ? #BNW #nawiberlin #SEND #Kiezbote #KaffeeKooperative #Arbeito

?? Launch of the Trend Report 2024: The 8 AI Trends for Inclusive Climate Action We are thrilled to present our Trend Report 2024: "AI for Inclusive Climate Action" – which underscores how Artificial Intelligence (AI), when developed ethically and responsibly, can accelerate the transition to a sustainable and inclusive future through impact entrepreneurship. The Trend Report 2024 project is funded as part of the Nachhaltig Wirken program by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus). ??8 Ai trends & best practices 1?? Resilient Supply: AI can strengthen supply chain transparency and resilience, reducing risks and increasing accountability. Tools like Tacto, iComplai - Early Warning System for Food Supply Chain, and TrusTrace provide real-time monitoring and early warnings, preventing material shortages and promoting human rights. 2?? Loops, Supercharged: AI can advance the circular economy by optimising recycling and material recovery processes. Innovations like Gainnext’s intelligent waste sorting systems help reduce waste and minimise the demand for raw materials. 3?? Designing Carbon Out: AI, when powered by renewable energy and responsibly managed, drives CO? reduction and fosters regenerative solutions. Startups like CinSOIL use AI for soil-based carbon storage, promoting climate-friendly agricultural practices and emission reduction. 4?? Climate Clarity: AI-powered climate simulations and risk models bring the climate crisis into sharper focus. Tools like ClimateGPT visualise local impact, helping decision-makers and communities understand risks and take action through accessible, data-driven insights. 5?? Resource Protector: AI enables precise environmental monitoring, ensuring sustainable use of natural resources. SkoneLabs applies AI to reduce food waste, contributing to more responsible resource management. 6?? Fairer A(I)ccess: To ensure the equitable distribution of AI benefits, tools like Climedo make healthcare innovations more inclusive. By using real-time data from electronic case reports, it accelerates clinical research, addressing disparities and improving outcomes for marginalized groups. 7?? Power to the "Bauer": AI supports farmers with tools like Agcurate, which uses satellite imagery and AI to improve crop monitoring and decision-making. This not only enhances sustainability but also empowers rural communities with solutions for managing risks and increasing yields. 8?? Queering AI: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of this trend. Tools like all.txt promote inclusive communication by suggesting gender-sensitive language, raising awareness, and fostering representation across communities. ?? Download here: https://lnkd.in/dH93CaC3 #NachhaltigWirken #AIForGood #InclusiveFuture #ImpactHubBerlin #TrendReport2024 #ClimateAction #BMWK?

? Join us for Impact Stories: Sustainable Fashion Edition! ? Every quarter, we bring you Impact Stories, a series of inspiring evenings where changemakers from our community and beyond share their journeys of creating #impact. ?? On November 28th, we’re turning the spotlight on #sustainablefashion with three incredible speakers: ?? Prof. Marte Hentschel, Co-CEO of VORN — The Berlin Fashion Hub A serial entrepreneur and advocate for supply chain #sustainability, Marte brings her expertise in platform design, transformation, and digital integration to the fashion industry. She’ll share insights on how VORN is shaping a more sustainable future for fashion. ?? Frank Peralta, CEO & Founder of Peralta Clothing and Dalma Braun from Dollita The Brand. Frank is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and innovator combining expertise in supercars with a passion for sustainable fashion. He transforms premium leather leftovers into unique designs showcased at Berlin Fashion Week and beyond. Together with Dalma Braun, creator of Dollitta—a brand known for upcycled leather bags that blend industrial aesthetics with feminine charm—they share insights on the future of sustainable design. Dollitta’s creations embody reinvention, reflecting a balance of strength and inner sweetness while benefiting animals, the planet, and people. ?? Martina Steinke, Founder of Kleiderordnung A champion of the fashion changer movement, Tina specialises in personal sustainable styling, helping people "shop their own closets" to break away from fast fashion. She’ll share practical tips and stories about fostering mindful consumption. ?? Location: Impact Hub Berlin’s Circular Café – The Loop ?? Date & Time: 28 November, 6 - 7:30pm Come connect, get inspired, and dive into the world of sustainable fashion with us. Bring a friend and let’s explore the future of impact together! ?? https://lnkd.in/dfv-BZHK.. This event is supported by the Berlin University of Applied Sciences Berlin (BHT) / A-B-Circular Projekt - part of the Masterplan Industriestadt Berlin #ImpactStories #ImpactHubBerlin #SustainableFashion #FashionForGood #MakeImpactWork #BerlinEvents #Changemakers

Celebrating 10 Years of Impact Hub Berlin: Success Stories in Circular Economy ?? As part of our 10th-anniversary celebrations, we’re showcasing success stories from our partners, members, and programme participants. These stories highlight the incredible work being done to drive impact and sustainability. At the Impact Entrepreneurship Forum 2024, we brought these stories to life through an inspiring exhibition—and now, we’re taking it online! ??? This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Circular Economy innovations: ??? Partner Showcase: Circular Economy Hackathon with Miele In partnership with Miele, we hosted a 48-hour hackathon that brought together 80+ entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to tackle circular challenges. The result? 10 incredible teams pitching innovative solutions to Miele’s challenge, with winners walking away with Miele devices and cash prizes from Impact Hub Berlin. ??? Member Showcase: Concular “We are proud members of Impact Hub Berlin since the beginning. The community and the sustainability-focused space (70% reuse!) have been instrumental to our growth and success." – Concular ?? Startup Showcase: Cardino Founders of Cardino joined the Circular Together incubation programme and made Impact Hub Berlin their first office—a key step in their early growth. ?? Want to partner with us, grow your startup, or become a member of our community? ?? Visit our website to learn more! https://lnkd.in/g7cx_uR #ImpactHubBerlin #MakeImpactWork #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ImpactEntrepreneurship #Innovation #10YearsOfImpact #ImpactEntrepreneurshipForum

As promised, we’re sharing?key learnings and insights?from the?Impact Entrepreneurship Forum 2024, starting with one of our most powerful sessions:?Courage Amongst Controversies. This session delved into the growing urgency of?Corporate Political Responsibility?and its critical role in strengthening democracy. Jeannette Gusko, former Co-CEO of?CORRECTIV?and now part of?Robert Habeck's election campaign team, kicked things off with an inspiring keynote, reminding us that democracy isn’t just a "good cause"—it’s a?business case. She challenged businesses to: ↗? Integrate democracy into risk management—a weakening democracy is an existential threat to organisations. ↗? Step up as role models, using their brand power to inspire action. ↗? Leverage their unique position to?connect diverse perspectives, even in turbulent times. The keynote was followed by a thought-provoking?fishbowl discussion, featuring: Nicole Loeser?(Institute of Art & Innovation) on engaging citizens through art. Melanie Ohnemus?(TikTok DACH) on platform responsibility in democratic discourse. Roland Greifeld?(Civocracy) on citizen engagement and campaigning. Together, they explored how organisations can navigate political complexities and strengthen democracy. The message was clear:?politics and civil society can’t do it alone—it’s time for businesses to lead.??? Let’s keep the conversation going—Corporate Political Responsibility matters now more than ever. If you want to be a part of fantastic events like this, follow us on social media and subscribe to our monthly newsletter https://lnkd.in/d6gSgmHW #ImpactForum2024 #CorporateResponsibility #Democracy #ImpactEntrepreneurship #Courage #MakeImpactWork #Sustainability #ImpactHubBerlin

It's a wrap! Thanks to all who joined our Empower Now #Accelerator Showcase last week! ?? #EmpowerNow in partnership with TikTok is our #startupsupport programme designed by and for #FLINTA* founders who are marginalised and/or face (multiple) discrimination and work towards a more #inclusive, equitable and participatory society. Last Thursday eight amazing teams pitched their solutions on topics such as neurodiversity, inclusive travel, FLINTA* empowerment, inclusive children's books, and gender-inclusive language. Big congratulations to... Zewdi AI all.txt 6.24 RosaMAG ZULA International Women in Berlin wir sind fella e.V. And a huge thanks to our #EmpowerNow team Vera K?mpfer, Sara Moczygemba, and Maimouna Bathily for putting so much love into this project! Would you like to learn more about our #DEI-focused programme Empower Now? Check out our website ?? https://lnkd.in/dcxQU4WE

Don't miss out: the SheLeads x Bethmann Bank #NetworkingEvent! Impact Hub Berlin, Bethmann Bank und SheLeads laden euch herzlich zu einem Abend rund um #FemaleEmpowerment und Networking am 3. Dezember 2024 ein. Ab 17 Uhr hast du im Impact Hub Berlin die Chance, dich mit anderen engagierten Frauen auszutauschen, wertvolle Kontakte zu knüpfen und voneinander zu lernen – in einer offenen und kreativen Umgebung. Agnes Brelik, Mitglied der Gesch?ftsleitung der Bethmann Bank, wird zudem eine spannende Keynote halten und über ihre pers?nlichen Erfahrungen und ihren Weg in die Führungsebene sprechen. Neben interessanten Gespr?chen gibt es auch Snacks und Getr?nke. Es kann also nur ein toller Abend werden! Lasst uns voneinander lernen und ein starkes Netzwerk aufbauen, mit dem wir Frauen uns gegenseitig auf unserem beruflichen Weg unterstützen k?nnen. Wir freuen uns, wenn du dabei bist! ?? https://lnkd.in/d25td4kA

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