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The AI
ecosystem
in Berlin

Actors, structures and offerings across the capital region’s AI ecosystem

Berlin is one of Europe’s leading locations for artificial intelligence. Across the capital region, companies, startups, research institutions and public actors develop and implement AI solutions across industries.

ai.berlin connects key players in the Berlin AI ecosystem and provides guidance for those active in or entering the field of AI in Berlin.

Facts about Berlin’s AI ecosystem

Key figures, analyses and context on Berlin’s AI ecosystem – a reliable source of information for companies, media and partners.

  • 283
    AI startups.
Berlin leads Germany.
  • 91%
    B2B: Berlin’s AI ecosystem is business-driven.
  • €2.4bn
    Revenue from AI made in Berlin

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AI training & skills
development

Training and upskilling opportunities related to artificial intelligence in Berlin and the region – for companies, professionals, startups and public actors.

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Laura Möller, Director K.I.E.Z. and Managing Director UNITE

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

“We prove what can be achieved in the startup sector when research institutions unite for a common mission.”

Laura Möller, Director K.I.E.Z. and Managing Director UNITE

Sergei Altynbaev, Co-Founder and CEO of Ailoys

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

"If you want to start a business, you can do it in many places. But if you want to boost-up your business, you need to go to Berlin."

Sergei Altynbaev, Co-Founder and CEO of Ailoys

Jaime Gomez, Co-Founder & CEO LOOKS XR

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

“The focus on sustainability and tech could set Berlin apart from New York and Paris.”

Jaime Gomez, Co-Founder & CEO LOOKS XR

Prof. Dr. Lynn Kaack, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Public Policy at the Hertie School

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

"As a hub for the public sector, start-ups and science, Berlin can play a pioneering role."

Prof. Dr. Lynn Kaack, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Public Policy at the Hertie School

Franziska Weindauer, CEO TÜV AI.Lab

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

"I firmly believe that Berlin can become a global hotspot for AI quality if we combine trustworthiness and innovative strength."

Franziska Weindauer, CEO TÜV AI.Lab

Nicole Büttner-Thiel, CEO Merantix Momentum

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

"We have to go all-in and embrace the positive potential of AI with the same vigor we apply to its regulation.”

Nicole Büttner-Thiel, CEO Merantix Momentum

Sofie Quidenus-Wahlforss, CEO & Founder omni:us

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

"With AI, I genuinely see sustained positive development for Berlin as a European tech hub."

Sofie Quidenus-Wahlforss, CEO & Founder omni:us

Prof Dr Volker Markl and Prof Dr Klaus-Robert Müller, BIFOLD directors

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

"Berlin is clearly the AI capital: internationally attractive and equipped with a broad ecosystem of AI players."

Prof Dr Volker Markl and Prof Dr Klaus-Robert Müller, BIFOLD directors

Dr. Florian Schütz, Managing Director KI Park

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

"We want to become the leading ecosystem connecting the best AI initiatives in Germany and Europe."

Dr. Florian Schütz, Managing Director KI Park

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