We love disruption — and we turn it into real impact

LOVEDIS accelerates companies and startups across Industry, Construction, and Life Science. Based on concrete challenges and use cases, established players and startups work together to create real disruption.

We love disruption — and we turn it into real impact

Mission & Vision

About LOVEDIS

We are the accelerator for regions that form the backbone of the German economy.

Surrounded by strong SMEs and globally active champions, this is where future-driven startups, established industry leaders, and top-tier research come together — to validate bold ideas and build solutions that are ready for the market.

Why we exist

We exist to translate bold, science-based ideas into real impact – far beyond the metropolitan hotspots.

Where we want to go

We envision an ecosystem where startups not just pitch ideas — they build, test and scale solutions with real partners.

What we do everyday

We design accelerator programs, challenges, and ecosystems that bridge the gap between startups and real-world industry needs—turning research into reality through validation, pilot projects, and long-term collaboration.

our values

How we live disruption

Our values define our work and fuel our innovation. They dictate the projects we tackle and how we turn them into success stories.

Entrepreneurial Courage

We dare to try new things, take risks, and move fast. We turn ideas into practice, stay open and approachable, and connect local roots with global perspectives.

1:1 Bridge Building

We connect startups, SMEs, and top tier research on equal footing. We build genuine partnerships with measurable impact.

Innovation with Execution

An idea is only as valuable as its first real world test. We validate, pilot, and scale.

Responsibility for the Future

Innovation is our lever for a sustainable economy of tomorrow. Technological change should create real social and environmental progress.

WHY LOVEDIS

What makes us different

A cross-industry ecosystem for applied innovation and real collaboration.

Innovation Beyond Big Cities

Innovation happens where the German economy truly operates. Regional industry and research are purposefully connected with startups to create impact with global relevance.

Co creation and pilots on equal footing

Startups and industry leaders work together as true partners. Technological potential and industrial expertise come together to jointly implement market ready solutions.

Built for high-potential, tech-driven startups

For research and technology driven teams that want to apply their solutions in real world settings, validate them, and scale together with market leaders.

Cross-industry innovation by default

Startups, companies, and research collaborate across industry boundaries to unlock new perspectives and concrete use cases.

Responsible innovation with impact

We focus on technologies that matter and show the potential to create long term economic and societal value.

Accelerator and ecosystem in one

A structured accelerator program meets a vibrant innovation ecosystem. Not a rigid setup, but an environment built for real collaboration.

Experience that executes

Our team unites the perspectives that matter: we have founded our own startups, managed investments as VCs, and scaled business models within corporate innovation activities to achieve Europe-wide relevance. What sets us apart is the combination of this practical expertise and a robust ecosystem within the European economy. We design programs and partnerships that translate innovation directly into tangible results.

Mara Steinbrenner

CEO

Hannah Freese

Head of Marketing

Janina Aldag

Community, Programm & Event Managerin

Linda Köpper

Strategic Partnerships & Science Relations Managerin

Polina Kon

Venture & Innovation Managerin

Odie

Office Dog

Executive Board

Our Board brings together visionary leaders from industry and academia who guide us with strategic expertise and a long-term perspective: featuring a serial entrepreneur, a university president, and a professor of innovation and entrepreneurship, the board provides us with deep-rooted access to the latest research and the practical realities of scaling diverse business models.