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Flexible workspaces are nothing new. Except in a laboratory environment. 🥼 🔬 🔖 And that’s exactly what the Life Science Factory in Göttingen, Germany, is all about. Plug & play modular infrastructure for highly adaptable, safe and sustainable research. That's how we enable state-of-the-art laboratories, open offices and a prototyping workshop space. Everything that #StartUps need to turn their visions into reality. #SiemensXcelerator

I'm coming next week to visit our new site in Berlin (together with Denyse Medlenka!) and I'm thrilled to see what's going on there. 🛠️ What to Expect at CIC Berlin if you're an innovator CIC Berlin is designed to be a nexus for innovators, featuring a diverse mix of private offices, shared workspaces, event facilities, and more. Our goal is to catalyze creativity and collaboration, providing high-impact programming and ample networking opportunities. 🔗 A Legacy of Innovation CIC has been home so far to nearly 11,000 clients globally and is committed to supporting the growth of startups, scale-ups, and corporations. Our campuses are physical centers of gravity for local innovation communities, where ideas meet execution (not a lie!) 📈 Why Berlin? Berlin's role in global industries such as healthcare, mobility, and energy positions it among the world’s most crucial cities for innovation. With CIC Berlin, we continue to build environments that foster groundbreaking innovations. #CICBerlin #InnovationCampus #StartupHub #GlobalInnovation #JamestownRealEstate #TechInnovation #BerlinStartups --- https://lnkd.in/dU8hvdiR

The "design economy" -- wherein value is largely created by those employed in design roles -- is in full swing. You can see this writ large in just about every industry, from consumer electronics to IT and apps, to energy, automotive, healthcare, and even the marketing and ads in those industries. Every time you curse at your HR or healthcare provider's app for being clunky, it's because it likely wasn't designed well...and hence conveys less value to you. If you're interested in having this discussion, look no further than these two terrific San Francisco Design Week events: Attention: A Design x Venture Panel with Founders & Funders - https://lnkd.in/gPyc4Ui5 Shifting the Venture Status Quo Workshop - https://lnkd.in/gKRe2gND

In the vibrant industrial landscape of Berlin, MotionLab.Berlin is setting a new standard for hardware innovation hubs - one that's about empowering creators at every stage. From central Berlin to Marzahn, MotionLab designs spaces that cater to scaling teams, offering production-ready infrastructure and affordable options. Through their spaces, the brand has supported and empowered a wide variety of Entrepreneurs, who all have contributed to building what MotionLab Berlin is today, one prototype at a time. What has their journey to growth and positive impact looked like? ➡️ Swipe through to learn more! #makerspace #coworkingspace #berlin

Mid-sized cities are the real innovation heroes. Silicon Valley got too comfortable. NYC got too expensive. Boston got too exclusive. While everyone chases the coastal dream, smart innovators are quietly building ecosystems in places most people can't pronounce. ▶️ Chattanooga doesn't just have an incredible aquarium. It's a 124% startup growth machine. ▶️ Des Moines isn't just great farmers markets. It's also a fintech playground. ▶️ Madison isn't just a state capital. It's a talent retention powerhouse. The future of innovation doesn't look like corporate HQ. It looks like your hometown coffee shop. Remote work shattered geographic constraints. Talent follows opportunity, not zip codes.
 Your move, ecosystem builders. Dive deeper with this month's the ecosystem builder's edge newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eb4FaFgA #InnovationEcosystem #FutureofWork #StartupEcosystem

🚀 Unlock the Future of Mobility with FLIPspace: Advanced Mobility Northwest Arkansas The FLIPspace: Advanced Mobility Northwest Arkansas program is a game-changer for university teams looking to tackle regional transportation challenges using federal intellectual property (IP). Through a partnership with the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) and Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc., this program offers access to groundbreaking IP, comprehensive training in tech transfer, design thinking, lean startup methodologies, and more. Each team must consist of three members, with at least one team member being a student affiliated with a university.  Participants will collaborate with industry experts and pitch their business models to HIGHWAY Ventures, with the potential for incubation and funding. This is your opportunity to drive innovation and contribute to the economic growth of Northwest Arkansas. 💡 Key Program Features: ⭐ Exclusive IP Access: Develop next-gen solutions for self-driving vehicles, AI-powered traffic systems, and more. ⭐ Comprehensive Training: Master patent fundamentals, market research, and venture capital strategies. ⭐ Incubation Pathway: Pitch your ideas for a chance to secure funding and incubation at Highway Ventures. 📅 Info Sessions: October 9 & 11, 2024 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gpUpbVgj Walton Family Foundation University of Arkansas HIGHWAY Ventures University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Philander Smith University Arkansas State University Arkansas Economic Development Commission Arkansas Research Alliance Northwest Arkansas Council #AdvancedMobility #TechTransfer #Innovation #VentureWell #EconomicGrowth #STEMInnovation

Do Hardware Startups need good design? (Part 2) I always wondered if there was a data-driven way to evaluate if or if-not there is value in design for startups. Mainly I asked myself the question: Do Hardware Startups need Good Design? So I set out on a little journey to see what the data says. In Part 2 of this series, I looked to see if there is a link between Good Design and a successful Kickstarter campaign Surprisingly, the data is pretty strong here! Stay tuned for Part 3. Part 1 https://lnkd.in/gfWkVeyD Part 3 https://lnkd.in/gVGJAQZ4 Part 4 https://lnkd.in/ggaJGAa2 - I’m Gray, an industrial designer who designs and develops tech products for home, office and in-between. For help designing your next product, DM me or check out my website SomeGrayThings.com #industrialdesign #designer #hardware #hardwarestartups

🌆How can we design cities that are not only smarter but also more sustainable and inclusive? With challenges like climate change, rising housing costs, and economic uncertainty, cities are at a crossroads. Startups, public administration, and civil society must come together to rethink urban life and foster innovation for #publicvalue. 📅 Join us on December 16th at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management for an discussion on the future of #SmartCities. Featuring 🎤Maral Koohestanian and Eric Weber, the talk will explore what the smart city of the future could look like and the role of startups and new technologies in transforming urban spaces. Register for free with the link in the comments. #SmartInfrastructureHub Public Value Hub

While San Francisco’s struggles over the past few years are well documented, the city has once again proven its resilience. AI’s emergence is playing a key role in its upswing, with startups leasing more office space and venture funding to local startups reaching two-thirds of its peak last year.   Our latest cities research shows San Francisco is on the brink of revival, painting a much different picture than we’ve seen in a continuous cycle of negative headlines. Dive into the findings and what they mean for the future of the city.    https://lnkd.in/gHjiryRf

🚀 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯: The Future of Co-Working for Life Science Startups 🚀 In the rapidly evolving world of life sciences, flexible workspaces are transforming how startups innovate—but the concept of co-working takes on a whole new dimension when applied to a laboratory environment. Enter the Life Science Factory in 𝗚𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻, Germany, a pioneering space designed to empower biotech startups with the tools and environment they need to bring their groundbreaking ideas to life. Spanning 3,300 square meters, the Life Science Factory offers state-of-the-art laboratories, open offices, and a prototyping workshop, all under one roof. This cutting-edge infrastructure is more than just a space—it's an ecosystem designed to foster collaboration, accelerate innovation, and support the unique needs of life science entrepreneurs. With flexible lab and office spaces, startups can scale their operations as they grow, while access to the latest technologies and equipment ensures they stay at the forefront of scientific discovery. For biotech startups, this environment is a game-changer. It eliminates the traditional barriers to entry—like high upfront costs and limited access to advanced lab facilities—allowing visionary founders to focus on what they do best: innovating. The Life Science Factory doesn’t just provide space; it provides a community of like-minded innovators, a place where ideas can be shared, and partnerships can be formed. In an industry where time, precision, and innovation are crucial, having access to a facility like the Life Science Factory can be the difference between an idea that stays on the shelf and one that changes the world. This is the next level of co-working—a smart lab that’s as dynamic and flexible as the startups it supports. If you’re a biotech startup looking to take your ideas from the lab bench to the world, the Life Science Factory is the launchpad you’ve been waiting for. #LifeScience #Biotech #Innovation #SmartLab #Startups #LifeScienceFactory #Göttingen #Entrepreneurship #CuttingEdge ————————— 🚀 I’m Nikolay – 𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 🚀 Driven by an unquenchable curiosity, I’m passionately dedicated to pioneering the latest techniques and innovations in protein design.