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The countdown is on! All creative minds from Berlin and Brandenburg have until 14 July to submit their applications. There are many arguments in favour: participation is free, uncomplicated and creates the opportunity to reach the public and get them excited about your idea.

Exciting insights, digital solutions for the energy transition: Science, business and politics came together at the second Annual Meeting of the Energy Innovation Centre (EIZ) on 10 and 11 June 2025. From the specialist programme in the Startblock to its own forum at the Brandenburg Energy Day, the EIZ showed how research is actively shaping structural change.

The latest research work from our Energy and Conversion (ESC) Labs in collaboration with ESTECO GmbH investigates the influence of pressure and dilution on methane synthesis – with the help of metamodelling.

"The Startblock B2 start-up centre is a modern building with good facilities and a real start-up atmosphere. I feel very comfortable there."

Entrepreneurs and founders from Lusatia can now submit their business ideas to the region's biggest pitch event. Simply apply in one of the eight categories by 31 August, receive valuable feedback and secure attractive prizes at the final on 5 November!

On November 30, 2023, the Minister President of the State of Brandenburg, Dr. Dietmar Woidke, visited outstanding structural change projects at BTU. He stopped by the Materials Researchers at SpreeTec neXt, was taken on a tour of the innovation landscape of the Lausitz Science Park and learned about modern technologies for climate-friendly mobility at chesco.

State Secretary Michael Kellner (BMWK) visits the Energy Innovation Center: How can the structural change succeed for the entire region? What opportunities for participation are there to achieve greater acceptance of renewable energies among citizens?