By bringing startups, developers, ecosystem partners and leading digital telco together, hubraum sparks innovation transfer and creates business opportunities for all sides.
Our initiatives
Digital Innovation Program
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The program fosters innovation by providing participants with an access to Deutsche Telekom’s powerful infrastructure, expert mentoring, and a collaborative environment. By working closely with a wide network of industry experts and innovators, you'll have the opportunity to test, refine, and showcase your ideas in a real-world setting.
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First Mover API Program
Application Open
Welcome to the API world of Deutsche Telekom! MagentaBusiness APIs are all about empowering businesses and developers with enhanced communication capabilities. Our network APIs grant users access to dedicated quality of service for the network, device location services, and real-time device status checks, and more.
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AI Co-Creation Program
Past Program
Unlock the potential of your AI startup with Telekom hubraum's AI Co-Creation Program - an initiative designed to connect, empower, and propel AI innovators with valuable business contacts and funding. In the era of limitless AI possibilities, our program offers business opportunities, mentoring and a community for AI startups.
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Looking for testing or prototyping options?
With a focus on products, services, and enablers strategically connected to Deutsche Telekom’s network and data assets, hubraum has opened up cutting-edge innovation labs in Berlin and Krakow. They welcome innovators from various tech industries, as the labs are equipped with unique telco assets by Telekom, including 5G tech and connectivity APIs, alongside future-proof technologies like Wi-Fi Sensing.
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Looking for a space to work?
We have two state-of-the-art campuses in Berlin and Krakow. Visitors can access a 5G test bed, a makers’ space and 3D printers at each location. They can also tap into the tech expertise of our engineers, who are based onsite. Also available: office spaces, conference rooms, free coffee and drinks for guests and a buzzy atmosphere.
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Key facts
hubraum isn’t just a startup incubator owned by Deutsche Telekom — we’re a force to be reckoned with. Don’t believe us? Check out our stats so far. We collected these numbers and we couldn't be prouder of the picture they paint: even after a decade, we're still growing and striking upon infinite ways to innovate.
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innovation programs
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startup solutions implemented
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years of experience
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testing labs
10.000
startups scouted
Founder stories
MATSUKO's mission is to imbue remote communication with a sense of physical presence and in doing so, to create the closest alternative to face-to-face meetings. Our partnership with hubraum and other leading telcos is crucial for enhancing our user experience and the quality of service. Together with these telcos, we are preparing the service to be interoperable and integrated with several devices and services. More specifically, the 5G network APIs we've had access to at hubraum have improved our user experience. Real-time streaming requires a high resolution, which in turn demands stable bandwidth — even when we have heavy traffic, we needed to guarantee a high frame rate to be able to see the facial expressions of the hologram clearly, and a low latency in order to interact in real time and thus supply a feeling of presence.
Working with hubraum has been an incredibly transformative and elevating journey for our startup and technology!
Collaborating with a global telco leader like Deutsche Telekom is both inspiring and rewarding, while hubraum's meticulous organization ensures every aspect of the Wi-Fi Sensing Program, which we took part in, is seamlessly managed. This enabled us to focus on what we do best: innovation.
We had exclusive access to cutting-edge technologies like Wi-Fi Sensing and proudly showcased our advancements with it at DigitalX – an absolutely outstanding opportunity, with more to come at our next stop with hubraum - MWC ’25 in Barcelona!
hubraum is a great partner — they champion us relentlessly, something which leads to us working smoothly with Deutsche Telekom. Whenever you have an idea of how they can be helpful they will go to great lengths to make it happen. They’re a 10/10 founder-friendly team.
Our journey with hubraum has been nothing short of amazing! hubraum truly cares about its startups’ success. Its commitment to supporting innovative ideas and businesses is what sets them apart as a valuable partner in the startup community. We had so much fun during the AR scavenger hunt at the hubraum campus during the 10th anniversary. Besides this, we also had the opportunity to demonstrate our products in Bonn. These events have been so helpful for us for collecting leads, meeting investors, and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.
Our collaboration with hubraum of Deutsche Telekom has proven to be a crucial factor in our success. Thanks to the dedicated support of the hubraum team, we were able to establish valuable connections with key individuals within Telekom, enabling POCs, user tests, and laying the groundwork for future collaborations. The provision of office space and invitations to high-profile events such as the Startupnight in Berlin and the MWC in Barcelona, where we are privileged to showcase family.cards at the hubraum booth, has significantly enhanced our reach and visibility. This partnership has not only propelled our product development forward but also positioned us uniquely to introduce family.cards to a global audience.
MATSUKO's mission is to imbue remote communication with a sense of physical presence and in doing so, to create the closest alternative to face-to-face meetings. Our partnership with hubraum and other leading telcos is crucial for enhancing our user experience and the quality of service. Together with these telcos, we are preparing the service to be interoperable and integrated with several devices and services. More specifically, the 5G network APIs we've had access to at hubraum have improved our user experience. Real-time streaming requires a high resolution, which in turn demands stable bandwidth — even when we have heavy traffic, we needed to guarantee a high frame rate to be able to see the facial expressions of the hologram clearly, and a low latency in order to interact in real time and thus supply a feeling of presence.
Working with hubraum has been an incredibly transformative and elevating journey for our startup and technology!
Collaborating with a global telco leader like Deutsche Telekom is both inspiring and rewarding, while hubraum's meticulous organization ensures every aspect of the Wi-Fi Sensing Program, which we took part in, is seamlessly managed. This enabled us to focus on what we do best: innovation.
We had exclusive access to cutting-edge technologies like Wi-Fi Sensing and proudly showcased our advancements with it at DigitalX – an absolutely outstanding opportunity, with more to come at our next stop with hubraum - MWC ’25 in Barcelona!
hubraum is a great partner — they champion us relentlessly, something which leads to us working smoothly with Deutsche Telekom. Whenever you have an idea of how they can be helpful they will go to great lengths to make it happen. They’re a 10/10 founder-friendly team.
Our journey with hubraum has been nothing short of amazing! hubraum truly cares about its startups’ success. Its commitment to supporting innovative ideas and businesses is what sets them apart as a valuable partner in the startup community. We had so much fun during the AR scavenger hunt at the hubraum campus during the 10th anniversary. Besides this, we also had the opportunity to demonstrate our products in Bonn. These events have been so helpful for us for collecting leads, meeting investors, and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.
Our collaboration with hubraum of Deutsche Telekom has proven to be a crucial factor in our success. Thanks to the dedicated support of the hubraum team, we were able to establish valuable connections with key individuals within Telekom, enabling POCs, user tests, and laying the groundwork for future collaborations. The provision of office space and invitations to high-profile events such as the Startupnight in Berlin and the MWC in Barcelona, where we are privileged to showcase family.cards at the hubraum booth, has significantly enhanced our reach and visibility. This partnership has not only propelled our product development forward but also positioned us uniquely to introduce family.cards to a global audience.
Startups we´re currently working with
AISight
AISight automates machine diagnostics for the manufacturing industry with a scalable and easy-to-use AI sensor solution.
Arktikus
Arktikus is an IoT system enabling users to monitor professional refrigeration equipment remotely.
fire finder
fire finder uses a dense network of sensors analyzing the air (FF) along with artificial intelligence which recognizes fire and smoke in the image from observation cameras (SF) to create a system which detects wildfires early.
GAS360
GAS360 is an AI cleantech startup whose vision is to use technology to drive the adoption of clean cooking methods in emerging markets.
Green City Solutions
Green City Solutions provides solutions which combine nature with technology to ameliorate air pollution in cities.
mTAP smart city
mTap Smart City produces AI-driven street lamp controllers and system management.
nota AI
Nota is a compressed AI solutions and software optimization platform with a focus on B2B and B2G markets.
pebblebee
Pebblebee provides an umbrella of patented tracking solutions which aim to provide peace of mind.
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FAQ
Programs
What kind of support do you provide the participants of the IoT Space Challenge with?
You'll be able to work with Deutsche Telekom IoT connectivity tech like NB-IoT/LT-M and business mentors from Deutsche Telekom; get insights about the European Earth Observation data from ESA experts and access expert support from T-Systems in using the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem. Plus, last but not least, also access hubraum’s campuses in Berlin and Krakow and get support from our diverse team (who have expertise in everything from engineering to investment).
What you can expect when working at our Berlin campus?
You'll get access to our events, training sessions and conferences; you'll be able to use our tech equipment to test out products; attend community lunches; and of course, to use our kitchen. Pets are welcome!
What kind of activities do you offer in Developer Relations?
We provide infrastructure and APIs to allow you to test products and services in real-life environments. We also promote knowledge sharing, with our 5G Early Access Program, hackathons, Meetups, Slack community and more.