innovate! call | Equity-free funding for tech transfer in Green Chemistry
Deadline: 15 March 2027
News from Feb 27, 2026
Dear aspiring deep-tech founders and research entrepreneurs,
The future of the chemical industry is green – and it will be shaped by innovators who dare to build. With the innovate! call, greenCHEM supports pioneers in turning chemistry and materials science into real-world sustainable solutions.
This is a unique, philanthropically funded 12-month validation program in Berlin for innovators, entrepreneurs, and patent holders working in green chemistry and related fields.
What we offer:
- Over € 700.000 in equity-free funding
- Free lab infrastructure
- Tailored validation program
- Access to the Berlin innovation ecosystem
- Housing and visa support
Who should apply?
The innovate! call is open to three groups:
- Track A – Entrepreneurs without patent: You bring the drive and work with existing green chemistry technologies.
- Track B – Patent holders: You want to see your research translated into real-world applications by dedicated teams.
- Track C – Entrepreneurs with patent: You are ready to spinout with your own technology.
Our mission is simple: to ensure excellent research becomes real impact for society and the environment.
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2026.
Learn more and apply: https://www.greenchem.berlin/innovate-call
If you know potential candidates, please share this call within your networks.
Kind regards,
The greenCHEM team
About:
The innovate! call is issued by innovate! lab gGmbH – the non-profit legal entity of greenCHEM. It is owned by the Berlin University Alliance and funded by the Joachim Herz Foundation.