Meet Entrepreneurs Live

Would you like to connect with like-minded people, exchange ideas, and gain fresh inspiration for your entrepreneurial journey?

Here is your opportunity to expand your network, share experiences, and engage with innovators, founders, and future entrepreneurs.

Our live events take place in person in Berlin, Germany and create a space for meaningful conversations, valuable connections, and new perspectives.

Event Series:
From PhD to CEO (PhD2CEO)

The PhD2CEO Seminar Series targets advanced students, young scientists, and startup enthusiasts interested in scientific entrepreneurship and deep-tech startups, with a particular focus on optical, quantum, and microelectronics technologies. As a part of Berlin Quantum activities, we strongly encourage quantum-eager minds to join! also if you come from business and other fields and still interested in these topics.

The seminars covers various science-startup-related topics, including the startup journey, funding strategy and insights from experienced speakers. It also features pitch training and culminates with a first-class stage at Photonics Days as the closing event.

Participation is at no-cost and we offer a participation certificate for those who meet the minimum attendance requirement (events are in Berlin, in english, and presential-only). Participate and get to know like-minded people, maybe, your future co-founder! Spread the word and register! (limited availability)

The next seminar series starts on 30. April 2026 at Leap and should take place every last Thursday of the month until October (closing at the Photonics Days).

Seminar Topics:

• • • • Ecosystem Introduction
      • Intellectual Property
      • Investment/Financing
      • Prototyping and Manufacture
      • Pitching/ Communication Skills
      • Pitching Competition

Event Series:
BarBQ

BarBQ is an open networking event designed to bring the community together and foster the exchange of ideas and perspectives in the quantum ecosystem among students, founders, scientists, and both technical and non-technical enthusiasts. The event is aimed at a broad audience interested in learning more about quantum technologies and the quantum community in Berlin.

We look forward to welcoming you every second Tuesday of the month, each time featuring new and inspiring presentations on a wide range of quantum-related topics, including quantum science, startups, technology, projects, and much more.

Would you like to present a new project, research results, or innovative ideas? Feel free to get in touch with us!

BarBQ takes place monthly on the second Tuesday, high above the rooftops of Berlin at leap.

From October to April, you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with a cocktail and light snacks. From May to September, we additionally fire up the barbecue for an even more enjoyable networking experience.