CISPA Technologietransfer

What an exciting first day at Stage Two and an impressive location in the Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA building with my colleague Sneha Dhar Looking forward to the pitches today 🚀

🚀 Why Every Startup Founder Should Read Douglas Adams' #LastChanceToSee 🌍 🐋🦍 "This quirky travelogue about endangered species can teach us so much about entrepreneurship", Sascha Schäfer says. He is Product Designer at the #ProductLabs, a department in the "Technology Transfer" division at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security. 📚 The book has been written by #DouglasAdams and British zoologist #MarkCarwardine. Adams has created a world wide fan community with his previous book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". 🕰 The first time Sascha has read "Last to Chance to See" was 20 years ago. "The book not only defined my attitude to sustainability, but also shaped my sense of humor", he says. To him it is an absolute must-read for founders, too. Why? Sascha gives six powerful reasons: 1️⃣ Think #OutsideTheBox: Adams shows us how to tackle complex issues with creativity and fresh perspectives, just like founders have to find innovative solutions every day. 2️⃣ #Resilience: Adams and Carwardine’s journey is full of setbacks, but they never give up. Sound familiar, founders? Obstacles are inevitable, and persistence is key. 3️⃣ Long-Term #Vision: The book underscores responsibility and sustainability, reminding us that startups should aim for more than just short-term gains. 4️⃣ #Empathy: Every successful startup is built on strong human connections. Adams shows how crucial it is to nurture relationships, whether with customers, partners, or team members. 5️⃣ Learn from #Diversity: The collaboration between a writer and a zoologist highlights the magic of interdisciplinary teams. Innovation thrives on diverse perspectives! 6️⃣ Take a #Breather: Sometimes, you just need a break from all those business books and productivity hacks. This one will make you laugh, inspire you, and maybe even move you. 📖 💫 Sascha’s takeaway: "It’s a book that makes you laugh, makes you think, and offers wisdom along the way!" ✨ ❓Do you agree? Share your top book recommendation for startup founders, and tell us why!👇❗️ #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Innovation #Creativity #Sustainability #TakeABreak

  🚀 Marc’s Top 3 Highlights from #Saarfari Hamburg! 🚀   🌟 One of the most powerful skills for founders is networking and learning from others. Hence, we are so excited to be part of the latest “Saarfari”! The Saarland start-up community is doing amazing work, providing a platform several times a year for entrepreneurs to connect, share ideas, and grow. This time, the #Saarfari took Sophia Eastman (née Saller), Chief Product Officer of CISPA-supported Xpect AI, and Marc Philipp Szathmari, Community Manager within the Technology Transfer division at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security, all the way to Hamburg!    🙌 During the three-day adventure, they visited both start-ups and established companies that are shaping Hamburg’s thriving start-up ecosystem, from the founders of Fritzkola and 1KOMMA5°, a leader in carbon-neutral energy solutions, to Die Techniker, FUNKE Digital, AI.STARTUP.HUB, Factory Hammerbrooklyn, and Deloitte.   Marc walked away with three key takeaways:   1️⃣ A peek inside innovation departments of Die Techniker and FUNKE: What’s coming next? What’s hot right now? What resources are they leveraging? 2️⃣ No easy path to founding a start-up: The reported journey by 1KOMMA5° and Fritzkola very inspiring! 3️⃣ The rise of #VentureClienting: Big companies are increasingly becoming the first customers of start-ups' innovative products or services. This gives start-ups not just critical feedback and market insights, but the chance to test their solutions in a real-world corporate environment. Win-win! 🎯   👏🏻 Huge shoutout to the organizers Carolin Ackermann, Bernd Pohl, Daniel Winzent, and Michael Ladendorf for creating such an unforgettable experience! 🙏🏻   #BetterTogether #Saarfari #CISPA #VentureClienting #Hamburg #Innovation #Startups #TechnologyTransfer 📷 #saarfari#saarfari#saarfari  

🚀 We are growing, almost at rocket speed.😉 🙏Thank you very much! 🙏 📹 Henrike Sievers

📘 Sharpen Your Decision Making & Avoid Cognitive Traps! 🧠✨ Want to improve your decision-making skills? "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman is a must-read for entrepreneurs who want to think critically and strategically!   Here's why 👇   According to Raja Naeem Akram, Technology Consultant in CISPA's Technology Transfer Division, this non-fiction classic is packed with insights that can help you:   🔹 Understand customer behavior 🔹 Optimize product development  🔹 Avoid common pitfalls in judgment   Kahneman reveals that our brains use two systems to process information: - System 1: Fast, intuitive, and emotional 🚀 - System 2: Slow, deliberate, and logical 🧩   With compelling examples from groundbreaking research, “Thinking, Fast and Slow” shows how these systems influence our daily decisions in ways we may not even realize.   💡 Whether you're refining your business model, tackling complex problems, or designing your next marketing campaign, understanding these cognitive processes will enhance your strategic thinking.   👉 Stay tuned for more recommended reading coming soon!    #entrepreneurship #books4founders #businessstrategy #technologytransfer #CISPA 📷 Georg Demme

US | 🌟 Co-Working at CISPA – Startups and teamwork in the best atmosphere Our startups make intensive use of the CISPA co-working space. On last Wednesday, the space was filled with creative ideas and lively discussions – the perfect environment for collaboration and innovation. During the lunch break at the C³ | CISPA Crunch & Chat, more colleagues joined us to exchange ideas and refresh themselves over good food. 🚀Detesia, with Tim Walita, Philipp Dewald and Peter M. Stolz, was launched on 1 October 2024 as part of the BMBF -funded #StartupSecure program. The new team members have arrived and they are starting their startup journey together in this inspiring atmosphere. 🎉 🚀Since its official launch on 1 September 2024, InputLab, with team from Dr. Dominic Steinhöfel has been focusing intensively on product development. Innovation needs places – and our Co-Working space offers just that: space for exchange and concentration. 🚀 The CISPA PhD Training Programme starts on 9 October 2024! With the career path “Entrepreneurship” as one of the four development paths, we promote the next generation of entrepreneurs among our researchers and startups through training in product development, business development and entrepreneurial skills. 💼👩🔬 #Startups #CyberSecurity #CISPATransfer #CrunchAndChat #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #CoWorking #DeepTech D | 🌟 Co-Working im CISPA – Startups und Teamwork in bester Atmosphäre Unsere Startups nutzen den CISPA Co-Working Space intensiv. Am vergangenen Mittwoch füllte sich der Raum mit kreativen Ideen und engagierten Gesprächen – die perfekte Umgebung für Zusammenarbeit und Innovation. Zur Mittagspause beim C³ | CISPA Crunch & Chat kamen weitere Kolleg:innen dazu, die sich bei gutem Essen austauschten und stärkten. 🚀 Detesia, mit Tim Walita, Philipp Dewald und Peter M. Stolz, ist am 1.10.2024 im Rahmen des BMBF -geförderten #StartupSecure-Programms gestartet. Die neuen Teammitglieder sind da und starten in dieser inspirierenden Atmosphäre in ihre gemeinsame Startup-Reise. 🎉 🚀 InputLab, mit dem Team von Dr. Dominic Steinhöfel, konzentriert sich seit dem offiziellen Start am 1.9.2024, intensiv auf die weitere Produktentwicklung. Innovation braucht Orte – und unser Co-Working Space bietet genau das: Raum für Austausch und Konzentration. 🚀 Das CISPA PhD Training Program startet am 9.10.2024! Mit dem Karrierepfad „Entrepreneurship“ als einem der vier Entwicklungswege, fördern wir die nächste Generation von Entrepreneuren unter unseren Forschenden und Startups durch Trainings in Product Development, Business Development und Entrepreneurial Skills. 💼👩🔬 #Startups #CyberSecurity #CISPATransfer #CrunchAndChat #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #CoWorking #DeepTech

🚀 Pitch Day 2 Recap at CISPA Helmholtz Center! 🎥 We had an incredible time organizing our second Pitch Day at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security, bringing together innovative startups and insightful investors. The energy, innovation, and collaboration we witnessed were truly inspiring! From great pitches to valuable feedback from our jury, the event was a perfect blend of entrepreneurship and ideas. Special thanks to all the startups, investors, #StartUpSecure funding from BMBF and partners who made the day a success! Catch the highlights in our recap video below 🎬👇 CyberFame.io Cybervize CodeShield CyberTide INVISID contexxt.ai InputLab Detesia Michael Backes Sergej Epp Madeleine Selina Adam Willi Mannheims Meron Mekonnen Michael Midiani Peter Memminger Christian Arndt Georges Khneysser #CISPA #PitchDay #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Cybersecurity #Investors #TechInnovation #Recap 🚀 Rückblick auf Pitch Day 2 am CISPA Helmholtz-Zentrum! 🎥 Wir hatten unglaublich viel Spaß bei der Organisation unseres zweiten Pitch Day am CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security, bei dem wir innovative Start-ups und aufschlussreiche Investoren zusammenbrachten. Die Energie, Innovation und Zusammenarbeit, die wir erlebten, waren wirklich inspirierend! Von großartigen Pitches bis hin zu wertvollem Feedback unserer Jury war die Veranstaltung eine perfekte Mischung aus Unternehmertum und Ideen. Ein besonderer Dank geht an alle Start-ups, Investoren, an die #StartUpSecure Förderung durch das BMBF und Partner, die diesen Tag zu einem Erfolg gemacht haben! Sehen Sie sich die Highlights in unserem Video unten an 🎬👇 CyberFame.io Cybervize CodeShield CyberTide INVISID contexxt.ai InputLab Detesia Michael Backes Sergej Epp Madeleine Selina Adam Willi Mannheims Meron Mekonnen Michael Midiani Peter Memminger Christian Arndt Georges Khneysser #CISPA #PitchDay #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Cybersecurity #Investors #TechInnovation #Recap thanks to Patrick Biegaj for the video!

us | The potential to turn groundbreaking ideas into marketable products is often right in front of us. Yet, we are often held back by doubt and fear. This is exactly where our "Startup Safari" workshop on 12.09.2024, led by Alexander Schwager and Henrike Sievers from the Startup&Entrepreneurship team CISPA Technology Transfer, came in. 🌍🚀 Our goal was not just to provide researchers with entrepreneurial tools, but to enable a mindset shift. More spin-offs from CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security, market-ready ideas, and strong teams – that’s our focus. Thanks to #StartUpSecure funding from BMBF and our collaboration with incubators, events like these are possible. We all know it: self-doubt and fear of the unknown often stand in our way. But in the startup world, it takes courage and curiosity. The workshop made one thing clear: researchers and guests at CISPA have the space and expertise to achieve excellence. The real question is: Are they ready for the next step? Our mission is to provide the framework and mindset needed to turn technology into entrepreneurial success. Congratulations to all participants who stepped out of their comfort zone to turn cybersecurity research into real products! 🌟 #CISPA #MindsetShift #Startups #Innovation Sanam Ghorbani Lyastani, Ph.D. Soheil Khodayari Md Jonybul Islam Hamed Rasifard Hamidreza Gholamrezaei Raja Naeem Akram Farah Shenawy D | Das Potenzial, bahnbrechende Ideen in marktfähige Produkte zu verwandeln, liegt oft direkt vor uns. Doch häufig werden wir von Zweifeln und Ängsten zurückgehalten. Genau hier setzte unser "Startup Safari"-Workshop am 12.09.2024, geleitet von Alexander Schwager und Henrike Sievers vom Startup & Entrepreneurship-Team des CISPA Technology Transfer Technologietransfers, an. 🌍🚀 Unser Ziel war es nicht nur, Forschenden unternehmerische Werkzeuge zu vermitteln, sondern vor allem einen Mindset-Shift zu ermöglichen. Mehr Ausgründungen aus dem CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security, marktreife Ideen und starke Teams – darauf legen wir den Fokus. Dank der #StartUpSecure Förderung des BMBF und unserer Zusammenarbeit mit Inkubatoren sind Veranstaltungen wie diese erst möglich. Wir alle kennen es: Selbstzweifel und die Angst vor dem Unbekannten stehen uns oft im Weg. Doch in der Startup-Welt braucht es Mut und Neugier. Der Workshop machte eines klar: Forschende und Gäste haben am CISPA den Raum und die Expertise, um Exzellenz zu erreichen. Die entscheidende Frage ist: Sind sie bereit für den nächsten Schritt? Unsere Mission ist es, den Rahmen und das nötige Mindset zu schaffen, um technologische Erkenntnisse in unternehmerischen Erfolg zu verwandeln. Herzlichen Glückwunsch an alle Teilnehmenden, die ihre Komfortzone verlassen haben, um Herausforderungen der Cybersicherheit aus ihrer Forschung in reale Produkte zu verwandeln! 🌟 #CISPA #MindsetShift #Startups #Innovation

us | We 🐰🐰 Keks and Krümel are recommending one of our favourite books because it debunks the myth of branding. Branding isn’t about flashy logos or trendy marketing tactics, but about creating a strategic position in the minds of your consumers. 🔥 “The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding” by Laura Ries and Al Ries is a valuable read for anyone interested in understanding the core principles of building strong brands. The book presents clear and timeless laws that are essential for creating brands that endure in competitive markets. These principles are illustrated with practical examples, making complex branding strategies easy to understand and apply, regardless of the reader’s experience level. 📔 🔎 One of the book’s central messages is the importance of differentiation: Brands succeed when they focus on owning a specific niche rather than trying to cater to everyone. ♟️🛠️ By focusing on long-term brand success rather than short-term gains, the book provides a framework for sustainable growth. Overall, the practical insights, real-world examples, and strategic focus make it an essential guide for anyone looking to build or maintain a strong, lasting brand. 📖 Enjoy as Krümel and Keks did! 😋😋 --- D | Wir 🐰🐰 Keks und Krümel empfehlen eines unserer Lieblingsbücher, da es mit dem Mythos der Markenbildung aufräumt. Beim Branding geht es nicht um auffällige Logos oder trendige Marketingtaktiken, sondern darum, eine strategische Position in den Köpfen der Verbraucher zu schaffen. 🔥 Die „The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding“ von Laura Ries und Al Ries ist eine wertvolle Lektüre für alle, die die Grundprinzipien des Aufbaus starker Marken verstehen wollen. Das Buch stellt klare und zeitlose Gesetze vor, die für die Schaffung von Marken, die in Märkten mit starkem Wettbewerb Bestand haben, unerlässlich sind. Diese Prinzipien werden mit praktischen Beispielen veranschaulicht, so dass komplexe Markenstrategien leicht zu verstehen und anzuwenden sind, unabhängig vom Erfahrungsstand des Lesers. 📔 🔎 Eine der zentralen Botschaften des Buches ist die Bedeutung der Differenzierung: Marken sind dann erfolgreich, wenn sie sich auf eine bestimmte Nische konzentrieren, anstatt es allen recht zu machen wollen. ♟️🛠️ Durch die Fokussierung auf den langfristigen Markenerfolg anstelle kurzfristiger Gewinne bietet das Buch einen Rahmen für nachhaltiges Wachstum. Insgesamt machen die praktischen Einblicke, die Beispiele aus der Praxis und der strategische Fokus das Buch zu einem unverzichtbaren Leitfaden für alle, die eine starke, dauerhafte Marke aufbauen oder erhalten wollen. 📖 Genießt das Buch, so wie Krümel und Keks! 😋😋 #Innovation #Branding #TechnologyTransfer #CISPA

🚀 What an incredible day at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security! Our Startup and Entrepreneurship team hosted Pitch Day #2, where 8 visionary startups CyberTide, CyberFame.io, Detesia, InputLab, contexxt.ai, Cybervize, INVISID, and CodeShield presented their innovative solutions to a panel of 9 seasoned investors. The atmosphere was electric, filled with inspiring discussions, collaboration, and creative ideas.   A huge thank you to Sergej Epp for delivering a fantastic lecture on current and future trends in cybersecurity, and to Prof. Dr. Michael Backes, our founding director and CEO, for inspiring us all with CISPA's remarkable achievements and great plans for the future.   ✨ Special shout-out to the winners: 🥇 Detesia – Winning the 1st prize booth at Slush! 🥈 Inputlab – Securing a booth at it-sa – Home of IT Security! 🥉 Deepsign (INVISID) – Winning a 3rd prize ticket to Slush! The day concluded with CEE#9 at Camera Zwo, where we enjoyed six incredible films from the Bundesfestival junger Film. It was the perfect setting to unwind after a day of pitches, with delicious food, drinks, and the opportunity to collaborate in a casual atmosphere. Grateful for the meaningful conversations and new connections made throughout the day and evening! 🌟 #CISPA #Startups #Cybersecurity #PitchDay2 #Investors #CEE9 #Entrepreneurship 🚀 Was für ein unglaublicher Tag im CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security! Unser Startup- und Entrepreneurship-Team veranstaltete den Pitch Day #2, an dem 8 visionäre Startups CyberTide, CyberFame.io, Detesia, InputLab, contexxt.ai, Cybervize, INVISID, und CodeShield ihre innovativen Lösungen einem Gremium aus 9 erfahrenen Investoren präsentierten. Die Atmosphäre war elektrisierend, gefüllt mit inspirierenden Diskussionen, Zusammenarbeit und kreativen Ideen.   Ein großes Dankeschön an Sergej Epp für seinen fantastischen Vortrag über aktuelle und zukünftige Trends in der Cybersicherheit und an Prof. Dr. Michael Backes, unseren Gründungsdirektor und CEO, der uns alle mit den bemerkenswerten Erfolgen von CISPA und den großen Plänen für die Zukunft inspiriert hat.   ✨ Besonderer Applaus für die Gewinner: 🥇 Detesia - Gewinn des 1. Preises am Stand von Slush! 🥈 Inputlab - Sicherung eines Standes auf der it-sa – Home of IT Security! 🥉 Deepsign (INVISID) - Gewinn eines Tickets für den 3. Preis bei Slush!   Der Tag endete mit CEE#9 bei Camera Zwo, wo wir sechs unglaubliche Filme vom Bundesfestival junger Film genießen konnten. Es war der perfekte Ort, um nach einem Tag voller Pitches zu entspannen, mit köstlichem Essen, Getränken und der Möglichkeit, in ungezwungener Atmosphäre zusammenzuarbeiten.    Wir sind dankbar für die bedeutungsvollen Gespräche und neuen Verbindungen, die wir im Laufe des Tages und Abends geknüpft haben!   🌟 #CISPA #Startups #Cybersecurity #Innovation #PitchDay #Investoren #Slush #Itsa #Unternehmertum Pictures courtesy: Jennifer Weyland and Patrick Biegaj