From Science to Real-World Impact

Impossible Founders helps breakthrough science shape the real world, turning Europe’s research strength into Deep Tech ventures.

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Our Mission

Impossible Founders turns scientific excellence into real-world impact by empowering exceptional talent and building the infrastructure that transforms Deep Tech research into scalable solutions for Europe’s future.

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About Us

We Empower Researchers to Become Founders

Impossible Founders is a Deep Tech Factory that helps researchers turn breakthrough science into ventures. By connecting science, entrepreneurship and industry, we bring together researchers, founders, capital and partners - creating clear pathways that move Deep Tech from lab to market.

Your starting point

Our Offerings

Four offerings, four starting points. Start where you are – no previous program participation required.

Voices

Deep Tech in Europe: What iF?

Leaders and partners from our ecosystem share their perspectives on how Deep Tech could shape Europe’s future.

Lena Sofie Gericke & Arik Willner
Management Impossible Founders
Lena Sofie Gericke & Arik Willner

“What if breakthrough research didn’t stop at the lab, but became the foundation of Europe’s next generation of companies?”

Prof. Dr. Michael Otto
Patron
Prof. Dr. Michael Otto

"What if Deep Tech could restore the balance between business and nature?"

Benjamin Otto
Patron
Benjamin Otto

"What if science isn’t just about understand the world - but transforming it!"

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. Sabine Kunst
Patron
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. Sabine Kunst

"What if the next generation of scientists didn’t just research change - but led it?"

Prof. Jetta Frost
Supporters
Prof. Jetta Frost

"What if academic excellence sparked real-world ventures - right here in Hamburg?"

Dr. Peter Tschentscher
Supporter
Dr. Peter Tschentscher

"What if the Impossible Founders can benefit from Hamburgs extensive innovation ecosystem and our worldwide business network!"

Lena Sofie Gericke & Arik Willner
Prof. Dr. Michael Otto
Benjamin Otto
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. Sabine Kunst
Prof. Jetta Frost
Dr. Peter Tschentscher
Our Ecosystem

Where Science, Industry and Capital Come Together

Researchers, founders, industry partners, investors and public institutions work together to turn breakthrough science into scalable ventures.

Our shareholders and sponsors share a common goal:
building the future of Deep Tech in Europe.
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Start Building the Impossible – Today

Whether you’re exploring an idea, advancing research, or looking to support the next generation of Deep Tech ventures, join us in turning scientific excellence into real-world solutions.