Spaces to
build in.
Coworking, meeting rooms and labs in the heart of Berlin.
Peer Learning at the Co-Working Space
The greatest benefit of our co-working space in The Drivery innovation center at Ullsteinhaus Berlin comes from the proximity to other founders. We support and encourage communication between the founding teams, so you can directly benefit from the insights and experiences of others.
To make the exchange even more focused, we organize a Founders Weekly every week. In an intimate atmosphere, our startups share their experiences on selected topics and offer each other support. The Innovation Breakfast for all members of The Drivery also takes place on the same day.
Currently, around 20 different startup teams work in our co-working space. This provides excellent opportunities for the entire startup community in the building to network and exchange experiences.
Design Thinking Lab
We offer you and your team a Design Thinking Lab, a space that promotes innovation and unconventional ways of thinking. The flexible interior design and craft materials provide the ideal atmosphere to exchange and brainstorm ideas and to develop prototypes.
In addition, there are regular free workshops on various topics, such as the Design Thinking Method, KPIs or company law.
Design Thinking Method
Design Thinking is a systematic approach to find solutions to complex problems. It provides six steps to understand the problem properly and develop a user-friendly solution. A key strategy of this approach is to look at the problem through the eyes of the users and design innovative solutions to suit their needs. The six steps are part of an iterative process:
- UnderstandDuring the first phase, teams exchange perspectives, questions and different tasks regarding their challenge in order to build a solid foundation for their further work. Every possible angle of the challenge should be considered.
- ObserveIn order to develop a user-friendly solution, as much information as possible is needed. Founders are encouraged to observe their environment and thus gather information about the challenge, the potential users and their desires.
- Point of viewAt this stage, every piece of knowledge gathered so far is defined precisely. The defining process should always be tackled from the users’ viewpoint to ensure the most user-friendly solution.
- IdeateNow it is important to brainstorm ideas based on the previously defined point of view of the team. To encourage your creativity, the Startup Incubator Berlin provides all kinds of materials.
- PrototypeThe team develops a prototype based on their idea. At the Startup Incubator Berlin, teams can build prototypes in the Design Thinking Lab as well as in the prototype workshop.
- TestAfter developing a prototype, it has to be tested by potential users who provide valuable feedback. The Startup Incubator Berlin organizes a monthly UX-Testing, where users get a chance to test the newest prototypes while enjoying pizza and drinks.
Video Studio
With our fully equipped video studio, we give you and your startup team everything you need for tailor-made content production. Whether it’s a pitch video, a crowdfunding campaign or streaming events – the technical capabilities are state of the art.
With 60 m² of floor space and a ceiling height of 4 m, the studio offers plenty of room for your creative ideas. From professional video and audio equipment and a green screen to all-around lighting, every option is available – and competent support from our team is included.
The SIB Media Lab
A whole studio house has grown around the video studio: the SIB Media Lab — studios, equipment and know-how for your media production, with hands-on support in one place at the CIC. From live streaming and video to podcast and photography.
- Live & Streaming
- Video & Content
- Podcast & Audio
- Photography
- Mobile & On Location
Studio
From the first briefing to the finished edit: pitch video, image film, tutorial or documentary — shot and cut so your message lands.
More in the Media Lab →Podcast
A sound-insulated studio, several microphone seats and multi-track recording — so your podcast or interview sounds clean and broadcast-ready.
More in the Media Lab →Live Streaming
Multi-camera vision mixing, clean audio and a stable broadcast — so your talk, webinar or demo day works online too.
More in the Media Lab →Formats
Photography with a studio flash setup and mobile on-location kits — five formats under one roof, plus guidance on the right format.
All formats →
Prototyping Lab
The prototyping lab offers startups, founders, and those interested in establishing a startup the opportunity to develop prototypes. The prototyping lab is equipped with machines such as laser cutters, 3D printers, milling machines, and much more equipment to successfully develop a prototype.
In addition to the technical equipment, the Startup Incubator Berlin regularly offers free workshops on various topics. In our prototyping lab you will find the following machines and tools:
- Lasercutter (Epilog Zing 24)
- 3D-Printer (Ultimaker 2)
- Milling machine (Proxxon Micromot FF 230)
- Lathe (Proxxon Micromot PD 250/E)
- Drills
- Saws
- Soldering station
- Hand tools