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Maria Witte

CEO of Arise Innovations | Scientist | Capital Acquisition & Flow Expert

Arise Innovations

Berlin, Germany

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Arise Innovations

Arise Innovations

Startup Ecosystem Builder

Berlin, Germany

At Arise Innovations, we build the capital operating system for deep tech. Deep tech does not follow lean playbooks. Long development cycles, heavy regulation, and scientific uncertainty demand funding architectures that don’t copy business folklore but match the reality of discovery. That’s why we created the 4x4 TETRA™ matrix — a science-first, TRL-rooted system that translates complex innovation into capital flow. It is applied bottom-up (helping founders turn scientific ideas into ventures and capital strategies) and top-down (helping investors, corporates, and institutions design ventures with the highest probability of ROI). What clients get from us: – Capital Architecture Roadmap → a clear, TRL-staged strategy aligning grants, equity, industry partnerships, and liquidity events (pre-product intangible asset monetization) – Fundability Diagnostics → an evidence-based assessment of what makes a project fundable and investible (and what gaps must close) – Capital Narrative → positioning logic and storytelling that attracts capital and partners by making science strategically inevitable – Funding Execution → delivery on critical grant applications, investor readiness, and monetization strategies – Long-term Oversight → fractional management of funding pathways through key venture milestones – Licensing of the TETRA™ system to accelerators and venture builders
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About me

I help deep tech ecosystem turn scientific breakthroughs into fundable ventures - and funded outcomes.

As the CEO of Arise Innovations, I specialize in reverse-engineering fundability for science-driven startups. My proprietary 4x4 matrix approach (TETRA™) challenges the conventional lean startup playbook by starting with physics, not personas.

Working from first principles, I help ventures design business logic around what is technically and scientifically possible - and align that with a long-term capital strategy that includes grants, strategic partnerships, and equity where needed.

With a background in science and business management, I bring both scientific fluency and commercialization logic to the table. I’ve supported 140+ startups across quantum, AI, biotech, materials, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing - and helped secure over €85M in funding across strategic capital - asset monetization, grants & equity deals.

My mission is to build a new category of science-first venture building - one where science is not forced into business frameworks that weren’t built for it.

I actively mentor within several leading programs and incubators across Europe and Asia, act as a strategic advisor to both founders and investors who are ready to challenge the status quo.

Let’s rebuild the innovation system - from the lab up.

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  • Service

    Capital Acquisition for Startups & SMEs

    Actionable Roadmap, Strategy & Capital-Attracting Execution Materials

    • Innovation & R&D
    • Project Management
    • Investor Relations
    • Consulting & Advisory
    • Clean Energy & Renewables
    • Funding & Grant Assistance
    • R&D and Innovation Services
    • Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
    • Biotechnology & Life Sciences
    • Fintech & Payment Technologies
    • Cybersecurity & Data Protection
    • GreenTech & Sustainable Solutions
    • Climate Tech & Environmental Impact
    • Blockchain & Decentralised Technologies
    • Venture Capital & Investment Opportunities
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
    Author

    Maria Witte

    CEO of Arise Innovations | Scientist | Capital Acquisition & Flow Expert at Arise Innovations

    Berlin, Germany

  • Service

    Open Innovation Opportunities for Corporates & Industry

    Arise Innovations bridges science, capital, and industry — for both venture builders and corporates seeking to adopt or integrate deep tech.

    • Innovation & R&D
    • Project Management
    • Investor Relations
    • Consulting & Advisory
    • Clean Energy & Renewables
    • Funding & Grant Assistance
    • R&D and Innovation Services
    • Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
    • Biotechnology & Life Sciences
    • Fintech & Payment Technologies
    • Cybersecurity & Data Protection
    • GreenTech & Sustainable Solutions
    • Climate Tech & Environmental Impact
    • Blockchain & Decentralised Technologies
    • Venture Capital & Investment Opportunities
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
    Author

    Maria Witte

    CEO of Arise Innovations | Scientist | Capital Acquisition & Flow Expert at Arise Innovations

    Berlin, Germany

  • Service

    Science-first Venture Building for Institutions & Ecosystems

    Systemic methodology applicable across STEM industry sectors

    • Coaching
    • Innovation & R&D
    • Project Management
    • Investor Relations
    • Consulting & Advisory
    • Clean Energy & Renewables
    • Funding & Grant Assistance
    • R&D and Innovation Services
    • Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
    • Fintech & Payment Technologies
    • Cybersecurity & Data Protection
    • GreenTech & Sustainable Solutions
    • Climate Tech & Environmental Impact
    • Blockchain & Decentralised Technologies
    • Venture Capital & Investment Opportunities
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
    Author

    Maria Witte

    CEO of Arise Innovations | Scientist | Capital Acquisition & Flow Expert at Arise Innovations

    Berlin, Germany

  • Service

    Strategic Investment Opportunities for VC Portfolios

    De-risking investments for highest possible ROI in deep tech

    • Innovation & R&D
    • Project Management
    • Investor Relations
    • Consulting & Advisory
    • Clean Energy & Renewables
    • Funding & Grant Assistance
    • R&D and Innovation Services
    • Biotechnology & Life Sciences
    • Fintech & Payment Technologies
    • Cybersecurity & Data Protection
    • GreenTech & Sustainable Solutions
    • Climate Tech & Environmental Impact
    • Blockchain & Decentralised Technologies
    • Venture Capital & Investment Opportunities
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
    Author

    Maria Witte

    CEO of Arise Innovations | Scientist | Capital Acquisition & Flow Expert at Arise Innovations

    Berlin, Germany