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Berlin’s Future Sites - Locations of the future in Berlin

The twelve Future Locations showcase the city's innovative strength: here, science and industry are working together to shape the future.

Future Sites (Zukunftsorte) are places where science and business are closely interconnected. Active exchange and cooperation between companies, research, and technology institutions strengthen the innovative power and competitiveness of the regional economy. This value-adding networking gives rise to forward-looking products and sustainable growth. The Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises supports this unique alliance in Europe – among other things through the joint office of Berlin’s Future Sites.

Starting with the think tank in the numerous scientific institutions in Berlin, through the support of start-up organizations and incubators, up to technology center, big-ups and established companies, you will find the right contact person here.

Berlin's Future Sites at a glance:

Adlershof – Where high-tech economy emerges from the sciences

Forum Adlershof © WISTA.Plan / MarcelTravels

Berlin Adlershof is not only Germany‘s largest science and technology park. It is also one of the most successful of its kind. Adlershof has established a well-thought-out system of cooperation between research institutes and high technology companies. Science and business benefi t from their inspiring neighbourhood because this leads to innovative products, which in turn contribute to rapid economic growth. Adlershof attracts both start-ups and established companies. The site not only off ers them space for growth, but also active support from experienced park managers.

Berlin Buch – Green Health City – for the future of medicine

BiotechPark Berlin Buch © Peter Himsel / Campus Berlin-Buch GmbH

Researchers, physicians, entrepreneurs, patients – for all these Buch is the health location of Berlin. Here leading research institutes, biotech companies and hospitals make up an internationally renowned network of science and health care, and for over 100 years, physicians and researchers have been devoted to advancing health. Benefit from the development opportunities of an integrated location for research, business, and living. Get to know the quality of life in the close-to-nature district of Buch, its partners and the unique campus atmosphere.

Berlin Campus Charlottenburg – One of Europe’s biggest science campuses

Berlin Campus Charlottenburg © Campus Charlottenburg

Campus Charlottenburg is one of Europe’s biggest innercity university campuses, situated in the urban center of Berlin. The large number of universities, research institutes, business enterprises, cultural institutions and associations create a melting pot for interdisciplinary research and development. Startups find an ideal environment in the Charlottenburg Innovation Center (CHIC). Campus Charlottenburg was initiated by the Technische Universität Berlin, Universität der Künste Berlin and the Berlin district Mayor of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf.

Berlin SÜDWEST – A research center with a long tradition

FUBIC Rückansicht – Business and Innovation Center © WISTA Management GmbH/Visualisierung: Heinle, Wischer und Partner, Freie Architekten

Berlin SÜDWEST has been a traditional research location for over 100 years. Many startups, especially in the fields of biotechnology and life science, have developed from the many renowned institutions, including Freie Universität Berlin, Charité, the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and the Zuse Institute. With the innovation center FUBIC, a campus is being created that offers start-ups and established companies a place for synergies and growth.

Berlin TXL – The dream of fl ying has come true. Time for new dreams.

[Translate to English:] Luftbild Airport Tegel © Berlin TXL Management GmbH | Macina

The site of the former airport Berlin-Tegel is to be transformed into a research and industry park for urban technologies: Berlin TXL – The Urban Tech Republic. A hub for companies, universities and institutes to research, develop and produce collaboratively. Berlin TXL focuses on what keeps the growing cities of the 21st century alive: the efficient use of energy, sustainable building, eco-friendly mobility, recycling, networked control of systems, clean water and the use of new materials.

CleanTech Marzahn – Maximum space for Berlin’s new industries

CleanTech Marzahn im Berliner Bezirk Marzahn-Hellersdorf © Bezirksamt Marzahn-Hellersdorf

As Berlin’s largest industrial area, CleanTech Marzahn offers ideal parameters for manufacturing companies that specialise in sustainable and efficient technologies. The area includes the CleanTech Business Park Berlin (CBP). In the future, this extensive inner-city industrial park will offer expanding companies plenty of space to grow and numerous opportunities to exchange expertise and know-how with others.

EUREF-Campus Berlin – A real-world laboratory for an energy revolution

The EUREF-Campus Berlin with the Gasometer as the center of the picture © Sven Darmer, 01.06.2024

The EUREF-Campus Berlin is an innovative location with plenty of space for inspiration and networking. Since 2008, the EUREF AG (European Energy Forum) has been developing the area around the Gasometer into a center for innovative and sustainable energy and mobility concepts. Here, more than 7,000 people at over 150 work for a climate-neutral, resource-saving, smart city of tomorrow - collaboratively, openly and jointly. The EUREF-Campus is already fulfilling the Federal Government’s CO2 climate goals for 2045 – today.

Tempelhof Airport – Artistic, cultural and creative district in the making

A young woman stands with a young man on the visitor terrace of Tempelhof Airport and points with her hand to the former airport grounds © Claudius Pflug

Tempelhof Airport is Europe’s largest architectural monument, a symbol of engineering architecture and a mirror of world history. After extensive renovation work, the building is to be gradually developed into a place of the future and an urban district for art, culture and creative industries. It is already the location for unique events and the address for creative and innovative offers. In addition to the “CHECK IN” visitor center, further attractive offers for visitors were created with the opening of the “TOWER THF” in the west end of the building and the history gallery on the roof of the building.

Health Innovation Quarter Berlin-Mitte – Center for Health Innovations

The headquarters of Bayer's Pharmaceuticals Division in Berlin © Bayer AG

Right in the heart of Berlin, a world-renowned hub for cutting-edge innovations in the healthcare sector is taking shape. Initiated by Charité and Bayer, this facility combines research, development, production, and commercialization. Here, Berlin is positioning itself as a leading center for clinical applications as well as gene- and cell-based therapies. Science, industry, and startups are working together to develop the medical solutions of tomorrow.

Siemensstadt Square – Blueprint for the Hybrid City of the Future

Mehrere Modellgebäude des Zukunftortes Siemensstadt Square © Siemens

Siemensstadt Square is a pioneering new neighborhood in the Spandau district: climate-neutral, inclusive and collaborative. Where Siemensstadt had its origins in 1897, the previously closed industrial area is becoming an open and vibrant part of Berlin. By 2035, people will be researching, working, living, testing and producing the technologies of tomorrow on the site, which spans more than 70 hectares. As a hybrid district, Siemensstadt Square will not only connect areas of life, but also the digital with the real world.

Technology Park Berlin Humboldthain – An evolutionary location for leading technology companies

Firmengebäude am Technologiepark Humboldthain © Technologie-Park Humboldthain e.V.

The Technology-Park Berlin Humboldthain in the heart of Berlin combines tradition and future: The former AEG complex and the adjacent high-tech buildings offer space for production and technology-oriented companies as well as for the creative scene. More than 150 companies have settled at the 25-hectare business and science location.

Wirtschafts- und Wissenschaftsstandort Berlin Schöneweide – Technology and urbanity in Southeast Berlin

Luftbild Industriepark Schöneweide an der Spree © Regionalmanagement Berlin Schöneweide

The Berlin Schöneweide Business and Science District, situated along the banks of the River Spree, offers a creative environment which is highly valued by globally successful companies active at the intersection of technology, science and design. The HTW Berlin – Berlin’s largest university of applied sciences – constitutes an important nucleus for cooperation between science and business at this innovative and future-oriented locality. Whether for engineering sciences in the field of high-technology applications or for design studies in the cultural and creative sectors, Schöneweide offers a fertile and supportive environment for startups and established companies alike.

Your Contact

Mr. Kristof Laser

Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises

kristof.laser@senweb.berlin.de

Steffen Terberl

Head of the Business Office Zukunftsorte

terberl@zukunftsorte.berlin