Dear Readers, Berlin’s dynamic finance and tech landscape has welcomed a key new platform: the House of Finance and Tech (HoFT). Established as a public-private partnership, HoFT serves as a central hub for startups, businesses, and institutions driving financial innovation. After its first 100 days, CEO Dr. Sebastian Schäfer shares insights in an exclusive interview, discussing the initiative's launch, early challenges, and his long-term vision. Sebastian Schäfer is no stranger to the fintech scene. After leading Frankfurt's TechQuartier for eight years, he is now bringing his expertise to Berlin to strengthen the city's position as a leading fintech hub. In the interview, he talks about the differences between Frankfurt and Berlin, the need for better international networking and the crucial role of collaboration in the ecosystem. Learn more about HoFT’s future and its impact on digital finance in the full interview. Also in this newsletter:- easyJet expands flights from BER - New route to Liverpool - BER travellers can rejoice: easyJet is resuming flights to Liverpool and expanding its summer schedule with more connections to popular destinations such as Crete, Rhodes and Corfu.
- Growth report: High-tech industries on the rise in Berlin-Brandenburg - Optics, photonics and microelectronics are booming in the capital region. A new report highlights the sector's impressive €6.3 billion turnover and strong innovation, which is driving regional growth.
- Mercury Under Extreme Conditions - New Geophysical Insights - Researchers from Berlin-Brandenburg, in collaboration with leading institutions, are delivering ground-breaking findings on Mercury, further positioning the region as a key player in space research.
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