Startups
MotionLab.Berlin is Germany's official Deep Tech Hub – where hardtech founders get the infrastructure, network, and funding to go from lab to market.
MotionLab.Berlin for Startups
At MotionLab.Berlin, founders go from lab to market faster and with less money spent. The infrastructure to iterate quickly. The technical network to solve problems you cannot solve alone. The investor and industry connections to raise and scale when the time comes.
This has been – and continues to be – the home of over 110 hardtech and deep tech startups.
Is this for you?
Whether you are working in bio/medtech, climate tech, mobility, or robotics – if your technology has a physical dimension, this is where you build it.
Who is this for
Domain
Advanced Manufacturing
Domain
Bio- & Healthtech
Domain
Artificial Intelligence
Domain
Quantum Technologies
Domain
Photonics & Microelectronics
Domain
Distributed Ledger & Web3
Who builds here
For startups
From founders who have exited to Ford and completed M&As, to teams closing Series A rounds, to companies just starting out – the full spectrum of deep tech and hardtech is built here.
Startups
50+ SMEs & corporates
60+ Investors & funding partners
100+ Events per year
Most coworking spaces have a 3D printer. We have 8 specialist labs.
Infrastructure
It is a meaningful difference when your real problem is engineering feasibility – not desk availability. MotionLab.Berlin is the only space in Germany built exclusively around hardtech development. The machine park, the manufacturing partners, the labs – they are here because the work demands them.
3D printing – SLA, SLS, FDM (Prusa Research, Formlabs, Markforged)
Precision CNC machining and laser cutting
Custom PCB and electronics lab (Würth Elektronik)
Woodworking, metalworking, advanced materials labs
Manufacturing partners: Makerverse, 247TailorSteel, Ferrum Lasercut
Engineering & design: Pilotfish, WINT Design Lab
On-site industrial materials – no procurement delays
Lab Infrastructure
Specialist Labs
Campuses in Berlin
24/7
Access, always
Partners
Our Campuses
Need space to build?
Private space across three campuses. All-inclusive, flexible terms, no deposit. From a 2-desk office to a 100 sqm+ production floor. The labs and machine park are there when you need them.
- Alt-Treptow: offices & MakerGarages 25 – 100 sqm
- Marzahn: industrial space from 100 sqm
- ringberlin: 25 – 1,500 sqm – opening May 2027
- 3-month notice · no deposit · no credit check
Our Programs
In Need of support?
Three programs covering every stage – from first prototype to international market entry to finding your next engineer.
- Hardtech Innovation Accelerator
Early stage. 9 months. 0% equity. Up to €200K grant support. - Deep Tech in Motion
Market entry and international expansion. Delegation trips and curated investor introductions. - Tech Talent Program
Find qualified, hands-on engineering students for your real challenges.
Our Memberships
Network,
no strings
Stay connected to the hardtech community, industry partners, investors, and international networks – without needing a desk here every day.
- Tailored investor & industry introductions
- International delegation trips
- Up to 10 expert masterclasses per year
- Visibility: across the ecosystem and international stages
- 2 × Coworker memberships included
- 1,999€ per year – no equity, no pressure
How to become
a Member
01
Book a free tour – we'll show you the labs, the spaces, and introduce you to the community. No commitment, no pitch.
02
Startups Membership, dedicated desk, MakerGarage, or private studio – we'll help you figure out what fits your work.
03
Sign up and you're in.
24/7 access from day one.
Free Tour
Get a Taste
Ready to start building?
Book a free tour, see the labs, meet the community, and find out if MotionLab.Berlin is the right space for your work.
Book Free TourOur Partners
We work with partners who are genuinely useful to hardtech founders – legal, financial, manufacturing, and investment support built into the community.
Not sure yet?
Get a Day Pass
Come and build for a day. Full lab access, no strings attached. A professional creative renting the space for a one-off project is just as welcome as a long-term member.
Day Pass
daily
FAQ
Your Questions
How do I become a member at MotionLab.Berlin?
It’s very simple: Check out our membership options and our different locations, sign up online for a personal tour with one of our colleagues and register as a member in our workspace either on-site or at home after the tour.
Are there student discounts available?
Yes, we offer a student discount on our Professional membership. Simply speak to our colleagues when you register in person, or check the appropriate box when registering online. Don’t forget your student ID and proof of enrollment! After registering, you are required to provide proof of student enrollment each semester to continue receiving the discount.
How long is the cancellation period and how can I cancel?
You can easily cancel your membership online via our member platform. You must do this 25 days before the 1st of the following month, as this is when the respective billing cycle begins.
For startup memberships, we have a cancellation period of 3 months. Of course, you can also pause your membership at any time. This, too, must be done online with 25 days’ notice before the 1st of the following month.
By pausing your membership, you avoid another registration fee when you want to reactivate. Furthermore, this method allows you to continue accessing our hardtech community, innovation network, and Slack channels remotely.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept direct debit and payment by invoice.
How is the invoice sent?
You will automatically receive the invoice via email.
Can I do a trial day or take a flexible break?
Of course, you can also get to know our work and coworking space in Berlin by taking advantage of trial days. For this purpose, we offer day passes for €10 per day. You can also easily pause your membership on a monthly basis.
Do you offer day passes and what do they include?
Yes, we offer day passes. A day pass includes:
- Access to the Alt-Treptow Campus from Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.
- Full use of coworking spaces, kitchen, and phone booths for calls and meetings (meeting rooms are not included).
- Opportunities to attend member-only events (if available that day).
How do I check in with my day pass?
You can check in yourself or our staff can check you in. After checking in, our reception staff will provide you with a guest day pass card, which you must wear throughout your stay, and return at the end of the day.
What's on?
News
19. March 2026
Demo Day 2025: a true community celebration of innovation and creativity
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Tech Talent Program
"MotionLab.Berlin did not just teach me tech – it taught me to thrive in the storm."
Mandeep Karn
Participant Batch #7
27.05.2026
The Hardtech Couch with Diamontech
DiaMonTech won the Berlin Deep Tech Award in 2024. They scaled inside MotionLab.Berlin’s infrastructure. And now—they’ve come back as a Challenge Giver, asking the next generation of engineers to help build the automated test station needed to manufacture 100,000 non-invasive blood glucose devices.
MotionLab.Berlin is Germany’s premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace – an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
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