Merantix AI Campus

Four years ago, we opened the doors to something we weren’t even sure had a name yet. A space ten times the size of our old office, launched in the middle of a pandemic. Not just a building. Not a co-working space. Definitely not a corporate campus. We wanted to create a living, breathing community. A place where the most ambitious minds in AI could build, collide, and experiment. It started with a handful of companies and a big question: What if we created a home for AI in the heart of Berlin? Fast forward to today: ▪️ 80+ companies have called Merantix AI Campus home ▪️ Thousands of events, ideas, and collisions and some very real companies ▪️ A community that’s become more than a network It’s a support system. A talent magnet. A launchpad for what’s next. The secret? It’s not just the space. It’s the people who walk into it every day with big ideas and even bigger hearts. The late-night whiteboard sessions. The impromptu mentorship over coffee. The willingness to pitch something that might not work, yet. Today, we’re celebrating 4 years of Merantix AI Campus. And while AI is evolving faster than ever, our belief in community as the foundation of innovation has only gotten stronger. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this wild, beautiful experiment. Here’s to the next four. Bigger bets. Braver builders. And one hell of a community. 🥂

Four years of planning, building, improvising, laughing, (occasionally panicking), and always somehow pulling it off, because the people here just get it. Yesterday, the Merantix AI Campus turned 4, and it made me reflect on how much of that time has been shaped by the people here. If you’ve ever joined an event, If you’ve stayed late chatting after a panel, If you’ve let me point my camera at you for an interview… Thank you! This place has never just been about AI or startups or numbers (though 1000+ events and 200k+ attendees is pretty wild). It’s about community. About people showing up, being curious, generous, welcoming. I’ve always felt like I could bring my whole self to the table, and that’s because of you, the community! So here’s to the builders, the thinkers, the “sure I’ll help with that last-minute event” people. You’ve made these 4 years unforgettable. Here’s to many more 🥂💫

I’ve had many plus-ones at Merantix events over the years, but none as special as this one 🍼 For the past four years, I’ve been building the Merantix AI Campus, watching it grow from an idea into a thriving hub for AI innovation in Europe has been an incredible journey. Now, while on maternity leave, I find myself in the midst of a very different kind of building, one that is just as meaningful and rewarding. Returning to Campus yesterday with my daughter, on its anniversary, felt especially meaningful. Seeing how much it has flourished, thanks to the incredible community of AI builders, was a great reminder that growth, whether in work or life, thrives with the right support and vision. Happy 4 years, Merantix AI Campus! And thank you for being a place that embraces all kinds of milestones. Looking forward to being back in August, ready to build, scale, and shape the next chapter of AI innovation together! 💙

💡Exploring AI & Industry 4.0 in LatAm – A Look Back at Kickstart Focus! Our latest Kickstart Focus program took place at Merantix AI Campus and brought together startups, investors, and industry leaders for a full day of engaging discussions on the future of AI and Industry 4.0 in Latin America. Throughout the day, our experts shared insights on emerging opportunities, deep tech advancements, investment strategies, and AI regulations, offering a valuable perspective on the region’s rapidly evolving landscape. We were also joined by Sergio G. Chavez from MEXpreneurs, adding to the conversation on innovation and entrepreneurship in LatAm. The evening session opened with remarks from Oliver Contla from the Mexican Embassy, followed by a thought-provoking Fireside Chat that sparked meaningful discussions on scaling AI and navigating LatAm’s dynamic markets. The day ended with great food, drinks, and plenty of networking - creating connections that will continue to drive innovation in the region. A huge thank you to our expert speakers for sharing their invaluable knowledge: Amanda Adorno Albigiante, Wana Schulze, Rodrigo Stoqui, Dr. Josef Baumgartner, Sebastián Maineri, Nestor Bustamante, Oliver Contla, Nicolas Canevaro 👏 We also appreciate all the startups that joined us: zeltask, Solvia, Andrual AI, Cognition Compound, DUG Deutsche Uhrenmanufaktur Glashütte, DJOID, gcodecloud.GmbH, GMN Media UG, e.Ray Europa GmbH, Sankofa Lingua Academy We’re excited to see your next steps in the LatAm markets! And of course our team: Chiara Canavesi, Mira Kadirkhanova, Kajarin Yotdam Thank you to everyone who contributed to this incredible day!

Is Google search becoming obsolete in front of AI-powered search? With AI-native search solutions on the rise, many believe that traditional search engines are dying out. But the reality is more complex. We asked exactly this to Florian Hönicke, AI Principal Engineer at Jina AI. He breaks down how agentic search isn't replacing Google, but rather it’s evolving search itself. AI agents can now optimize even outdated search engines to deliver better results than ever before. So, is Google Search really dead? Watch & decide for yourself. 👇 🎥 You can also watch the full conversation on “AI-Powered Search vs. Keyword-Based Search Engines” between Florian Hönicke and Pierre-Yves Garcia at the Campus https://lnkd.in/eAcEWB3x #AI #SearchEngine #GoogleSearch #AgenticSearch #AIInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #Merantix #JinaAI

“30–70 emails per shipment.” That’s still the norm in global logistics and it’s exactly the kind of inefficiency GenAI is poised to eliminate. Erik Muttersbach, former co-founder of Forto, visited the Merantix AI Campus last week, and we talked to him about why automating logistics has been so difficult and why now, for the first time, it’s actually possible. He breaks down how AI agents can finally handle unstructured communication at scale and what that means for the future of global supply chains. 🎥 You can also watch the recording of his conversation with Bela Wiertz for the “AI Fireside Chat” a {Tech: Europe} series here - https://lnkd.in/efWJgXmh #AIinlogistics #AItransformation #AIbuilders #GenAI #Automation

What if you had 3 months, a room, and the best AI minds around you? We’re launching the “Hacker Room,” a space where 15 top ML engineers will come together for 3 months to build, experiment, and push the limits of what’s possible. This is the AI builder space I wish existed, so now it does. This is a unique chance to work alongside top AI minds and be part of a community of serious builders. Apply here now: https://lnkd.in/dbaQR5a6 If you’re not a builder but want to support AI’s next wave, reach out to me! #artificialintelligence #hackerhouse #berlin #hack #AI #machinelearning

Official launch: Hacker Room! AI is built by builders, so we’re giving them the space to create at the Merantix AI Campus. We’re launching the Hacker Room: a dedicated space for 15 top ML engineers and early-stage builders to ideate, tinker, and build together. Apply now to join the first cohort: https://lnkd.in/e5Zud5qF

Curious about how AI is transforming development teams and engineering workflows? 🚀 We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive evening on "Making AI Work in Your Team" on April 24th at 18:00. This event is designed to give you practical insights into the power and limitations of AI coding tools in real-world environments. Here’s what’s in store: 💡 Lightning Talk: Philipp Römer Founder of Tekkr and former VP of Product at Forto & Parloa, will cut through the noise and reveal what AI can truly deliver versus the hype. 🎤 Panel Discussion: Join top CTOs and AI experts, including Stefan Ostwald Founder & CTO of Parloa as they explore AI’s impact on engineering velocity, adoption challenges, and the evolving roles within dev teams. 👩💻 Live-Coding Challenge: Watch a side-by-side comparison of a developer coding with AI vs. one without who will code faster, smarter, and more efficiently? If you’re a CTO, CPO, developer, or product leader, don’t miss out on this chance to learn from the best and see AI in action! 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot! https://lu.ma/hbp276bt

Can Europe still build global tech champions? 🇪🇺 Earlier this week, LLM Studios & {Tech: Europe} sat down with Erik Muttersbach Technical Co-Founder of Forto for a fireside chat at the Merantix AI Campus in Berlin. We covered a lot: - Why Erik left Forto at its peak - Lessons learned from scaling fast (and where it almost broke) - How GenAI is changing the game for early-stage startups - Solo founding, hiring in the AI era, and building from Europe by design, not default Candid, sharp, and full of insight for founders, engineers, and anyone curious about the next wave of AI-native companies. 🎥 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/diarV8bZ