The Digital Entrepreneurship Hub (DEH) bridges cutting-edge academic research on digital ecosystems and AI transformation, experiential entrepreneurship education, and science-based startup incubation in Berlin.
Founded by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Gersch, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hannes Rothe, and Prof. Dr. Janina Sundermeier at the Department of Management (School of Business & Economics), DE-Hub serves as the central contact point for digital entrepreneurship.
We investigate digital platform economies and bio/health data ecosystems (Macro), organizational transformation (Meso), and founder behavior & diversity (Micro).
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Experiential formats like the Funpreneur Competition, BusinessplanLab, and Entrepreneurship with Purpose empower students across disciplines to turn ideas into reality.
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Through initiatives such as K.I.E.Z., Berliner Startup Stipendium Health, Science & Startups, and WoMenventures, we bridge academic research and venture creation.
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News
Selected from over 800 nominations, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hannes Rothe received Germany’s highest distinction for university-based entrepreneurship and academic spin-off promotion.
Research
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Gersch and team expand digital health ecosystem research with EHDS4ALL, EHDA e.V., Data4Good, CaringS, and DiGA evaluation projects ReDiGe & EvalDiGe.
Research
European social entrepreneurship project AURORA seizmic develops AI-driven mentorship for student ventures, accompanied by new publications in EJIS (2025) and HICSS (2026).
Teaching
Prof. Dr. Janina Sundermeier and Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Gersch celebrate nearly four decades of Funpreneur, cross-university teaching with ESCP via Berlin InnoBridge, and NFUSION Women’s Entrepreneurship.
Teaching
Interdisciplinary student teams from Entrepreneurship with Purpose and Funpreneur showcased innovative business models ranging from circular mushroom materials (HerbShroom) to sustainable digital platforms.
Events
Researchers and industry experts gathered in Berlin to discuss federated data spaces, AI business models, and platform governance.
Interdisciplinary research consortia with partners across science, healthcare, and industry.
Macro • BMWK / GAIA-X / BMBF / G-BA
Led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Gersch, this flagship research cluster develops a citizen-centered European Health Data Space (HEALTH-X dataLOFT, EHDS4ALL, Data Wallet App, EHDA e.V., Data4Good) and evaluates Digital Health Applications (ReDiGe, EvalDiGe, CaringS).
Meso • EIT-KIC / EU / BMBF
Directed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hannes Rothe, this research stream combines European social entrepreneurship via AI-driven mentorship (AURORA seizmic), 6G startup ecosystems (CellPort), sustainable AI transformation, and entrepreneurial digital resilience.
Micro • FU Berlin / BMBF / Stifterverband
Directed by Prof. Dr. Janina Sundermeier, this research stream examines deep-level diversity dimensions (personality traits, career aspirations) in founding teams, digital technologies for women entrepreneurs, and the Hello Diversity! Lab & Podcast.
Founded by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Gersch, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hannes Rothe, and Prof. Dr. Janina Sundermeier.
University Professor (Univ.-Prof. Dr.) of Business Administration, Information, and Organization at Freie Universität Berlin and Principal Investigator at the Einstein Center Digital Future (ECDF). Leads research on the European Health Data Space (HEALTH-X dataLOFT, EHDS4ALL, Data Wallet App, EHDA e.V., Data4Good), digital care evaluation (ReDiGe, EvalDiGe, CaringS), assistive robotics (RimA), and the Competence Center E-Commerce (CCEC).
Co-founder of the Digital Entrepreneurship Hub, Chair for Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems (SUST), Board Member of GUIDE, and head of the Place Beyond Bytes co-creation lab. Honored with the UNIPRENEURS Award 2026 (Germany’s highest distinction for university entrepreneurship). Leads EHDS4ALL, SMART GUIDE, KI4KMU, and is part of AURORA seizmic (EIT-KIC), CellPort 6G, and open bio-data & AI ecosystem research.
Professor of Business Administration, specifically Digital Entrepreneurship and Diversity at Freie Universität Berlin, and Ambassador for Women’s Entrepreneurship in NFUSION. Founder of the Hello Diversity! Lab, Podcast & Meetup series and WoMenventures, researching deep-level diversity dimensions in founding teams, startup networks, and social impact ventures.
From classroom ideation to DeepTech and AI venture funding with K.I.E.Z., Science & Startups, and Berliner Startup Stipendium.
Bridging Academic AI Research and High-Growth AI Ventures in Berlin
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€2,000+/month per founder & tailored mentoring for Digital Health and MedTech teams
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Joint Startup Support of FU Berlin, HU Berlin, TU Berlin & Charité
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Entrepreneurs Network of Freie Universität Berlin, Women’s Entrepreneurship & Co-Creation Ecosystems
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