Freie Universität Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin is a public research university founded in 1948. While its primary role is education and research, it actively supports the commercialization of scientific work through its technology transfer office. This includes providing validation funding, startup support, and facilitating business partnerships for its spin-off companies. The university's service unit for start-up support is called Profund Innovation. Funding is typically provided through grants and scholarships, such as the EXIST Founder Scholarship, rather than direct equity investments.