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The SIBB Incubator supports startups focused on cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, and deep tech solutions. We value diversity and welcome founders of all genders and backgrounds.
The official application period for SIBB Incubator 2026 has ended. The selection of teams for the current cohort will begin shortly. The program officially starts on June 1, 2026.
More information about the application process
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What is it about?
The digital society is changing rapidly:
Cyberattacks, AI transformation, hybrid infrastructure threats, and increasing data dependency are placing new demands on innovation.
The SIBB Incubator supports early-stage startups that:
- Strengthening cyber resilience
- develop trustworthy AI
- advancing key digital technologies
- Creating solutions for a livable digital future
Important: You don’t have to be a startup focused solely on cybersecurity or AI. We’re looking for bold founders who want to bring technologies to market safely and responsibly.
We are looking for founding teams who want to develop a scalable business model based on their expertise and want to enter the market.
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at a glance
Up to €100,000 in funding per startup
- €2,500 per month per founder
- 10-month term
- 2–4 people per team
- Equity-free & no-risk
- Start June 1, 2026
- Berlin-based community workspace
We invest in you – without taking any shares.
What you can expect
- Hands-on Entrepreneurship Workshops
- Individual business coaching
- Mentoring by experienced entrepreneurs
- Support with go-to-market & funding
- Access to the SIBB network of business, tech, and politics
Goal: successful market entry.
Diversity is at the heart of our program: diversity and creating a safe space for everyone are core values of our program. Our incubator brings together international founders from a wide variety of backgrounds. More than half of the participants were female founders, and over two-thirds had an international background.
Who should apply?
- Teams without market entry
- Digital or deep tech solutions
- Focus on cybersecurity, AI, smart infrastructure, green digital, digital health, or smart manufacturing
- 2–4 founders per startup
- Diverse and international backgrounds welcome
Only 8 startups per cohort.
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The application period has ended. Our jury is now reviewing all submissions.
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Jury
The jury consists of distinguished members of the SIBB network, board members and forum speakers.
Founder
Digital Trust Analytics
Katharina von Knop
Senior Manager, Cybersecurity & Privacy
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Andrea Hornung
Head of Innovation & Network
Werner-von-Siemens Centre for Industry and Science
Madlen Dietrich
, Startup Consultant
Berliner Sparkasse
Caroline Kirstoff
, Authorized Signatory
BST Media GmbH
Anna
Mencel-Wolske
Program Manager – Responsible AI
Zeiss Group
Alexandra Wander
Managing Director
brighter AI
Marian Klee
, CEO
REALVIEW Group
Dr. Albert Haase
Venture Manager, Cybersecurity & AI
Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP)
Christopher Jackson
Managing Director
O&O Software
Olaf Kehrer
, Company Owner
BDE Business Data Warehouse Engineering
Carsten Zaddach
Strategic Leader & Business Angel
Broadpeak Fundraising
Elisabeth Mansfeld
Startup Scout
hub:raum - Telekom
Wiktoria Mazur
Wealth Partner for Women
Beyond Returns
Anne Biedermann
Co-Managing Director
REAKTOR BERLIN
Mirco Dragowski
, CEO
Quantum Security Defence
Anna Hedegaard
Senior Business Development Manager
Bundesdruckerei
Darya Schwarz-Fradkova
Investment Director / Authorized Signatory
IBB Ventures
Clemens Kabel
COO
Interlake Media GmbH
Carolin Petzold
, Ph.D.
Wildau University of Applied Sciences
Prof. Dr. Jörg Reiff-Stephan
Additional information from the jury
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The SIBB Incubator is funded by the European Union (European Social Fund Plus) and the State of Berlin.
