In order to quickly translate scientific findings into marketable products and services, a variety of regional, national and EU funding programmes are available in the capital region. The most important regional contact is Investment Bank Berlin.
The Berlin business development agency Berlin Partner for Business and Technology helps to ensure a lively transfer of technology and knowledge. One of Berlin Partner’s main tasks is to advise technology-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises.
An overview of the various innovation programmes in Berlin is also provided by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.