BIH Clinical Incubator - BIH at Charité

Mission

CLIC’s mission is to provide the tools, expertise, and collaborative space needed to drive the next generation of personalized medical solutions, particularly in APTs. By combining scientific rigor with entrepreneurial guidance, CLIC ensures that academic researchers, clinicians, and startup founders can transform promising innovations into therapies that have a tangible impact on patient care.

Who It Serves

CLIC is designed to serve entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and academic research teams that are focused on pioneering new therapies. Whether it's startups developing cutting-edge biomedical technologies or researchers looking to advance their clinical studies, CLIC provides the infrastructure, mentorship, and regulatory support necessary for success. It is particularly suited for those working in regenerative medicine, oncology, and rare diseases, offering tailored services to help these teams navigate the complexities of clinical development.

Key Offerings

CLIC offers state-of-the-art laboratory and office spaces, designed to meet the needs of life science startups. These spaces can be customized for shared or private use, providing flexibility as companies grow. The incubator also includes essential operational support, from procurement and equipment maintenance to laboratory safety, so startups can focus on their research and development.
One of CLIC’s core strengths is its robust business development services. Startups receive expert guidance on everything from grant writing and market access strategies to business plan development and technology transfer. This ensures that innovative ideas are not only technically sound but also commercially viable. CLIC also provides access to regulatory expertise, helping teams navigate the complex processes of clinical trial design, submission of documentation, and regulatory approval.
CLIC fosters a vibrant entrepreneurial community where startups benefit from a network of mentors, including industry leaders, scientists, and experienced entrepreneurs. Through CEO/CSO roundtables, workshops, and peer learning sessions, founders are equipped with the knowledge and insights needed to overcome challenges and scale their innovations. Regular community-building events provide additional opportunities to connect with potential partners, investors, and collaborators.
Startups at CLIC gain exposure to investors and industry partners through venture showcases and partnering summits. These curated events offer critical opportunities for startups to present their innovations, receive feedback, and secure funding or strategic partnerships. With tailored support, startups are also introduced to a broad network of pharma, biotech, and healthcare players who can provide both financial backing and commercialization pathways.

Partnership with BioLabs

At the heart of CLIC’s offering is its collaboration with BioLabs, a global leader in life science incubator management. This partnership empowers CLIC to deliver best-in-class infrastructure and services, drawing on BioLabs’ extensive experience in supporting life science startups around the world. Through this partnership, CLIC taps into BioLabs' international network, providing startups with unparalleled access to resources, expertise, and capital.

BioLabs brings a proven track record of fostering successful biotech companies, having supported over 55 startups in Europe in just in the first year of operation and helping them raise more than €6.5 billion since its founding. By leveraging this global network, CLIC ensures that entrepreneurs in Berlin benefit from a fertile environment for growth and innovation.

Link for applications

Click here for the BIH Clinical Incubator application form.

Click here for the Ad-Hoc Grant to Advance Translational Research.

Team

Dr. Garima Bhardwaj
Head of the BIH Clinical Incubator
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Phone: +49 30 450 643695
E-mail: garima.bhardwaj@bih-charite.de
Nicole Bormann
Lab Manager
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Phone: +49 30 450 643589
E-mail: nicole.bormann@bih-charite.de
Constanze Gerhards
Project controlling and finance management
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Phone: +49 (0)30 450 539 533
E-mail: constanze.gerhards@bih-charite.de
Dr. Franka Klatte-Schulz
Science Operations Manager
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Phone: +49 30 450 643579
Maja Pizevska
Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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Phone: +49 30 450 539606
E-mail: maja.pizevska@bih-charite.de
Gady Goldsobel
Liaison for Pre-Incubation
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Phone: +49 (0)30 450 539 377
E-mail: gady.goldsobel@charite.de

Contact information
Phone:	+49 30 450 643695
E-mail:	garima.bhardwaj@bih-charite.de

Contact information
Phone:	+49 30 450 643589
E-mail:	nicole.bormann@bih-charite.de

Contact information
Phone:	+49 (0)30 450 539 533
E-mail:	constanze.gerhards@bih-charite.de

Contact information
Phone:	+49 30 450 643579

Contact information
Phone:	+49 30 450 539606
E-mail:	maja.pizevska@bih-charite.de

Contact information
Phone:	+49 (0)30 450 539 377
E-mail:	gady.goldsobel@charite.de

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Steering Committee

Dr. Johannes Fruehauf, Dr. Andreas Hüser, Dr. Georg Duda, and Dr. Ludovic Vallier serve on the BIH Clinical Incubator's Steering Committee. They provide strategic guidance to ensure alignment with the incubator’s mission and translational goals. The committee reviews incubator focus areas, intake processes, and overall program development. It also supports integration with clinical departments and research units, and brings external perspectives on innovation, regulation, and emerging trends in advanced therapies.