Why this decade's infrasctructure decisions determine Germany's โฌ8 trillion opportunity
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“Deep Tech is not just another technologyโit’s the foundation of our future competitiveness.” This statement from BDI – Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. President Peter Leibinger frames a landmark study by the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) that quantifies what’s at stake: up to โฌ8 trillion in global Deep Tech value creation by 2030.
Germany possesses crucial ingredients for success: world-leading research, industrial depth, engineering culture, and strategic sectors aligned with Deep Tech applications. But the study’s most striking insight is temporal: this decade largely determines whether Germany takes a leading Deep Tech role or loses connection entirely.
Beyond addressing fragmented funding, technology transfer gaps, and regulatory complexityโa critical barrier is infrastructure. Deep Tech companies need specialized spaces: prototyping and development facilities, validation platforms, GMP-compliant biotech infrastructure, production spaces, and the energy capacity to power it all.
Berlin as a whole is positioning itself as a Deep Tech hub, officially joining the federal Digital Hub Initiative in 2024. At Marienpark Berlin, we’re creating exactly these missing foundationsโfrom workshops for early-stage prototyping to scalable lab and production spaces in Hybrick Berlin and Hybrick X Berlin.
Each equipped with the technical infrastructure, flexibility, and growth pathways that allow Deep Tech companies to move from research to market reality.
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โ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ ๐บ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐๐บ: Construction activity and project orders are picking up again. Industry players recognize that a wait-and-see position is no longer viable. The general outlook was cautious but positive, especially with regrd to the plans of the German government in terms of infrastructure spending.
โ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: This has led to adapted and entirely new business models across all sectors. Banks and investors, in particular, are showing strong openness to credible alternative asset classes like Life Science or other innovative tech infrastructureโlike the ones HYBRICK is developing.
โย ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ป๐ฝ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: The panel “AI and the Real Estate Industry: Will Everything Change?” delivered a clear message: AI agents will change the industry by e.g. replacing junior-level tasks, especially data-intensive work. But the human element and collaboration are actually gaining more relevance. __ ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐๐ผ๐บ ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ Change has become the new baseline for staying competitive. Whether adapting business models, embracing new asset classes like Life Science, or integrating AI into operations: the industry is slowly shifting from caution to action.
As every year, our wine and music reception at the Investa stand was great funโand a small reminder that in a digitizing world, real connection still drives real business.
Alexander Nuyken (JLL): Marktanalyse zur Nachfrage fรผr Laborflรคchen in Berlin
Bettina von Streit (Bayer): Strategische Entwicklung des Bayer Campus
Dr. Marion Hitchcock (Bayer): Vorstellung Bayer Cell & Gene Therapy Center
Moritz Krรคnkl (Hybrick): Aktuelle Marktdynamik im Life Science Real Estate
Unser Key Takeaway:ย Berlins Life Science Sektor wรคchst kontinuierlich, das erkennt man bspw. anhand der Anzahl der Labormitarbeiter*innen, die in den letzten fรผnf Jahren deutlich gestiegen ist.ย
Doch Wachstum entfaltet nur dann Wirkung, wenn die passende Infrastruktur vorhanden ist: flexibel, skalierbar und innovationsgerecht.
Danke an Bayer und Berlin Partner fรผr das Zusammenbringen der Community!
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Im Oktober war unser Team beim Networking-Event am Bayer Campus zum Themaย Berlins Gesundheits- und Biotech-Startup-Landschaft. Die Veranstaltung wurde von Bettina von Streit (Bayer) gehostet und von Dr. Kai Uwe Bindseil (Berlin Partner) moderiert.
Die Highlights:ย
Alexander Nuyken (JLL): Marktanalyse zur Nachfrage fรผr Laborflรคchen in Berlin
Bettina von Streit (Bayer): Strategische Entwicklung des Bayer Campus
Dr. Marion Hitchcock (Bayer): Vorstellung Bayer Cell & Gene Therapy Center
Moritz Krรคnkl (Hybrick): Aktuelle Marktdynamik im Life Science Real Estate
Unser Key Takeaway:ย Berlins Life Science Sektor wรคchst kontinuierlich, das erkennt man bspw. anhand der Anzahl der Labormitarbeiter*innen, die in den letzten fรผnf Jahren deutlich gestiegen ist.ย
Doch Wachstum entfaltet nur dann Wirkung, wenn die passende Infrastruktur vorhanden ist: flexibel, skalierbar und innovationsgerecht.
Danke an Bayer und Berlin Partner fรผr das Zusammenbringen der Community!
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In October, we attended key industry events: Health Startups Networking, EXPO REAL, and CPHI Frankfurt. A recurring theme: specialized infrastructure as the key to innovation.
In our current newsletter, you’ll find:
HEALTH STARTUPS NETWORKING RECAP: Perspectives on Berlin’s Life Science Ecosystem
EXPO REAL 2025: Our Key Takeaways between AI, New Asset Classes, and Aperitifs
DEEP TECH NEEDS SPACE: Why Germany must invest in Infrastructure now
CPHI FRANKFURT: Manufacturing 5.0 and the Role of Real Estate
Visit us on our website for further insights or get in touch with us directly. We look forward to an equally productive September with continued project progress.
Best regards Your HYBRICK Team
RECAP “HEALTH STARTUPS” NETWORKING Perspectives for Berlin’s Life Science Ecosystem
In October, our team attended the networking event at Bayer Campus focused on Berlin’s health and biotech startup landscape. The event was hosted by Bettina von Streit (Bayer) and moderated by Dr. Kai Uwe Bindseil (Berlin Partner).
The highlights:
Alexander Nuyken (JLL): Market analysis on lab space demand in Berlin
Bettina von Streit: Strategic development of Bayer Campus
Dr. Marion Hitchcock: Presentation of the Bayer Cell & Gene Therapy Center โ a crucial addition to Berlin’s life science infrastructure
Moritz Krรคnkl (Managing Director HYBRICK): Current market dynamics, alongside other key project developers
Our key takeaway: Berlin’s life science sector is growing steadily, evidenced by the number of lab employees, which has increased significantly over the past five years.
But growth only creates impact when the right infrastructure is in place: flexible, scalable, and innovation-ready.
Thanks to Bayer and Berlin Partner for bringing the community together!
EXPO REAL 2025 Our Key Takeaways between AI, New Asset Classes and Aperitifs
Intense but inspiring days are behind us. We attended EXPO REAL (Messe Mรผnchen) as part of Investa Real Estate and had many positive conversations about the future of the industry.
The key insights:
Market momentum: Construction activity and project orders are picking up again. A wait-and-see approach is no longer an option. The sentiment was cautious but positive, especially regarding the federal government’s infrastructure plans.
Openness to innovation: Banks and investors are showing strong interest in credible alternative asset classes such as life science or innovative tech infrastructure.
AI discussion: The panel debate “AI and the Real Estate Industry” delivered a clear message: AI agents will transform the industry and replace junior-level tasks. But human collaboration will become even more important.
Our takeaway: Change is the new foundation for competitiveness. The industry is slowly moving from caution to action.
Our wine and music reception at the Investa booth was once again a highlight โ a reminder that in a digitalized world, real connections still drive real business.
DEEP TECH NEEDS SPACE Why Germany needs to invest in Infrastructure now
“Deep tech is not just another technology โ it is the foundation of our future competitiveness.” With this statement, BDI President Peter Leibinger summarizes a groundbreaking study by BDI and Boston Consulting Group: By 2030, the global deep tech potential reaches up to โฌ8 trillion.
Germany has the prerequisites: World-class research, industrial depth, and engineering culture. The study’s central finding: This decade will determine whether Germany takes a leading role or falls behind.
Infrastructure as a critical bottleneck: Beyond financing and regulation, what’s missing above all is specialized infrastructure: prototyping facilities, validation platforms, GMP-compliant biotech spaces, production facilities, and sufficient energy capacity.
Berlin as a deep tech hub: Berlin joined the nationwide Digital Hub Initiative in 2024. At Marienpark Berlin, we’re creating the necessary infrastructure: from workshops for prototyping to scalable lab and production spaces in HYBRICK Berlin and HYBRICK X Berlin โ supporting the journey from lab to market readiness.
CPHI FRANKFURT Manufacturing 5.0 and the Role of Real Estate
Wolfgang attended this year’s CPHI in Frankfurt and experienced an industry with clear momentum across all segments.
The surprise: Instead of the expected AI hype, a different topic took center stage: Manufacturing 5.0 and the question of how smarter, more connected production ecosystems will shape the future of biopharma.
The key insight: Conversations weren’t just about technology, but also about physical infrastructure. Because smart manufacturing needs more than software โ it needs spaces that enable flexibility, scalability, and collaboration.
This is exactly where HYBRICK comes in. As an “outlier” at events like these, we bring a different perspective: What do spaces need to look like for life science innovation to actually happen?
The conversations with familiar faces and new contacts made it clear: The industry is facing major transformations โ and the right spaces are part of the solution.
Thank you for your interest in the HYBRICK newsletter. We look forward to your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Feel free to schedule a meeting with us anytime.
Wolfgang Hohlfeld attended this yearโs CPHI in Frankfurt and witnessed an industry showing clear momentum across all segments.
The surprise: instead of the expected AI hype, a different topic took center stage โ Manufacturing 5.0 and the question of how more intelligent, more connected production ecosystems will shape the future of biopharma.
The key insight: conversations were not only about technology but also about physical infrastructure. Smart manufacturing requires more than software โ it needs spaces that enable flexibility, scalability, and collaboration.
This is exactly where HYBRICK comes in. As an โoutlierโ at such events, we bring a different perspective: How must spaces be designed so that life science innovation can truly happen?
Discussions with familiar faces and new contacts made one thing clear: the industry is on the verge of major transformation โ and the right spaces are part of the solution.
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In September, we set important milestones: the official cooperation with ringberlin for South Berlin’s innovation district, new workshop units for hardware-driven startups, and insights into successful tech ecosystems. We also came together personally โ at Oktoberfest in Munich with our team, Investa, and partners.
In our current newsletter, you’ll find:
FLEXIBLE. CREATIVE. COLLABORATIVE: We’re launching the “Workshops” for hardware-driven startups
DEEP-TECH-CLUSTER-ANALYSIS: Four exciting insights about Brainport Eindhoven
NEW COOPERATION: ringberlin and Marienpark Berlin on the path to becoming a #Zukunftsort
O’ ZAPFT IS: HYBRICK at Oktoberfest
Visit our website for further insights or get in touch with us directly. We look forward to an equally productive October with continued project progress.
Best regards Your HYBRICK Team
FLEXIBLE. CREATIVE. COLLABORAIVE We’re launching the “Workshops” for hardware-driven startups
Next to our Launch Labs in the historic IM16 building, three independent workshop units are taking shapeโpurpose-built for hardware-driven startups that require office and production space under one roof:
144โ174 mยฒ of flexible space per unit that seamlessly integrates workspace and production areas
Multi-level room-in-room modules enabling flexible expansion from 117 mยฒ to up to 647 mยฒ total
Transparent structures fostering communication, collaboration, and cross-team inspiration
Whether you need Launch Labs (lab + office) or workshop unitsโboth formats enable small teams with big ideas to start compact and scale on our campus as they grow.
DEEP-TECH-CLUSTER-ANALYSIS Four exciting insights about Brainport Eindhoven
What makes tech hubs successful? As part of Marienpark Berlin, we analyze thriving clusters to understand what works.
Brainport Eindhoven deserves closer examination: โฌ2.5 billion in government investment (2024), #7 globally in startup ecosystems, home to ASML, NXP Semiconductors, and Signify.
Our four key insights:
Complete value chain in one place: The High Tech Campus consolidates 240 companies and 13,000 researchers on 1.3 kmยฒโspanning fundamental research to large-scale manufacturing.
A triple helix that works: Government, industry, and science collaborate closely. The Brainport Partner Fund invests โฌ219 million strategically in infrastructure, talent development, and equal opportunity.
Global talent, local ecosystem: Ranked 3rd worldwide in patents per resident, 150+ nationalities, 90% speak Englishโthinking globally, building locally.
Long-term vision with measurable milestones: Initiatives spanning 15-20 years build sustainable research capacity, infrastructure, and deep tech as well as life science frameworks.
The bottom line: Successful deep tech ecosystems require sustained government support, shared industry investment, and geographic concentration. Principles we consider essential for Marienpark Berlin as well.
NEW COOPERATIONย ringberlin and Marienpark Berlin on the path to becoming a #Zukunftsort
Together with Matthias Menger (CEO ringberlin) and Christian Meine (CEO Marienpark Berlin), a 400,000mยฒ innovation district is taking shape where science, business, technology and creativity converge.
What’s already in place:
MotionLab.Berlin is building Europe’s largest makerspace (17,000 mยฒ) on the ringberlin campus for prototyping and production, focused on hardware and deep tech.
Real-world testing environments like the Human Centered Security Lab and the Circular Construction Living Lab enable companies to validate innovations under real conditions.
Strong community with partners including KI Park, Handwerkskammer Berlin, DATA2HEAT, MGA Mobility, BIZH, Forschungscampus Mobility2Grid, and BrewDog Breweryโfostering cross-industry knowledge exchange.
HYBRICK is developing hybrid lab and production spaces for life science and hardware-intensive tech companies at different growth stages.
The vision: A leading innovation hub where openness, collaboration, and experimentation shape the cultureโan ecosystem that’s explorable today and will continue to grow.
Last week, our team, colleagues from Investa, and business partners gathered for the traditional Oktoberfest at the historic Schottenhamel Festhalle.
In a relaxed atmosphere, we had the opportunity to connect beyond the day-to-day and celebrate together.
Moments like these strengthen the personal connections that form the foundation for successful collaboration.
Thank you to everyone who joined us.
WHATโS NEXT? Weโll keep you updated.
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Why is Brainport Eindhoven one of Europe's leading tech ecosystems?
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At HYBRICK, we operate from Marienpark Berlin, an emerging South Berlin hub where science, business, tech, and creativity innovate together. This environment makes us naturally interested in what creates successful tech ecosystems.
And Brainport Eindhoven deserves a closer look: โฌ2.5 billion government investment in 2024, #7 globally in startup ecosystems, home to Europe’s most valuable tech company ASML, NXP Semiconductors or Signify.
But what’s really behind this success?
โ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ: Called Europe’s smartest square kilometer, the High Tech Campus hosts 240 companies and 13,000 researchers on 1.3 kmยฒ. From ASML’s global leadership to 300+ startups, every stage works door-to-door.
โ T๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ-๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐:ย Government, industry, and academia work closely together to strengthen manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and knowledge in high technology. The โฌ219 million Brainport Partner Fund from ASML, Philips, NXP Semiconductors and 9 other companies shows how they collectively invest in accessibility, affordable housing, talent development, and equal opportunities over 12 years.
โย ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐, ๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ: The region ranks 3rd globally in patents per inhabitant and generates 2% of all global patents from just 800,000 people. 90% speak English, 150+ nationalities collaborate daily, 3,500+ open tech positions. They think globally while building locally.
โ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด-๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐:ย Multiple long-term initiatives focus on doubling research capacity and expanding infrastructure over 15-20 years. Significant VC investment flows to deep tech and life sciences, showing sustained commitment to breakthrough technologies.
__ The bottom line: Successful deep tech ecosystems require sustained government backing, industry co-investment in shared infrastructure, and geographic concentration.
We see these principles as essential for creating innovation ecosystems with lasting impact.
What’s your experience with successful tech ecosystems? Which factors matter most?
In August, we put our space concepts into practice. With first construction progress, new insights, and solution approaches for our customers’ challenges.
In our current newsletter, you’ll find:
STEP ONE LAUNCH LABS: First Construction Progress at Marienpark
LAB, OFFICE AND PRODUCTION UNDER ONE ROOF: Three Reasons Why Hybrid Spaces Work Better
BASEL VS. BERLIN: Three Learnings from Europe’s Leading Life Sciences Hub
FLEXIBLE WORKSPACES: How We Build Flexibility Into Every Floor Plan
Visit us on our website for further insights or get in touch with us directly. We look forward to an equally productive September with continued project progress.
Best regards Your HYBRICK Team
STEP ONE LAUNCH LABS First Construction Progress at Marienpark
Work on our Launch Labs has begun. The historic industrial buildings at Marienpark are being transformed into flexible lab spaces for Life Science and Deep Tech start-ups.
From old walls to new possibilities: The first step is complete: Demolition of the IM 16 areas has begun to create space for three individual laboratory units and flexible office areas. 170 mยฒ of outdated industrial space is being transformed into state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure.
Three labs, endless possibilities: Laboratory units L01-L03 (17-65 mยฒ) will be equipped with high air exchange rates, natural light, and optimal space utilization โ perfect for growing Life Science and Deep Tech companies.
Start small, scale big: The concept behind it: Flexible spaces that grow with you. Lab areas for R&D work, offices for meetings and writing tasks. When you’re ready to expand, simply move to HYBRICK Berlin โ on the same campus.
What happens next
Demolition will continue, followed by interior construction and technical fit-out. We’ll keep you updated on every step of progress.
Available from Q1 2026 โ Interested? Contact us.
LAB, OFFICE AND PRODUCTION UNDER ONE ROOF Three Reasons why Hybrid Spaces work better
Most Life Science companies spread their operations across multiple locations, with labs, offices, and production separated. This leads not only to inefficiencies and communication gaps but also wastes innovation potential. We questioned the standard and chose a different path, because instead of separation, we focus on collaboration.
Three reasons why hybrid spaces work better:
Smart Space Utilization: Multipurpose areas and flexible layouts eliminate wasted space and optimize operational costs for growing Life Science companies.
Accelerated Knowledge Transfer: Physical proximity between research, development, and production teams shortens innovation cycles and enables real-time problem-solving.
Resource Efficiency & Sustainability: Shared infrastructure and integrated energy systems significantly reduce environmental impact and operational costs.
BASEL VS. BERLIN Three Learnings from Europe’s Leading Life Science Hub
Basel’s 150-year pharmaceutical tradition has created Europe’s most productive Life Sciences ecosystem. With Novartis, Roche, and hundreds of biotech companies in close proximity, Basel sets the standard in Europe. But what makes Basel so successful โ and how can Berlin leverage these strategies?
Geographic Concentration & Tax Incentives: Unlike Basel’s unified approach, Berlin competes with other German regions. Focusing on Berlin-Brandenburg with specialized Life Sciences zones could create similar agglomeration effects through simplified approvals and tax advantages.
Regulatory Efficiency: Unified approval procedures for clinical trials and fast-track processes for cell and gene therapies could position Berlin as a European regulatory leader.
Specialized Financing: Basel’s expert VC ecosystem keeps promising companies local through all growth phases by providing specialized capital and sector expertise. Berlin needs similarly concentrated investment strategies, including dedicated Life Sciences funds for Series B+ companies and coordinated federal-state-city initiatives that prevent relocations due to capital needs.
Conclusion: Success requires sustained political commitment over pharmaceutical development timescales (10-15 years) and coordinated intervention at all political levels to overcome Basel’s structural advantages.
FLEXIBLE WORKSPACES How We Build Flexibility Into Every Floor Plan
Hybrid buildings deliver efficiency, sustainability, and faster knowledge transfer, but the real challenge is space layout. These environments only work long-term with flexible floor plans, so labs, offices, and workspaces can be adapted without extensive renovation work.
Our solution for maximum flexibility:
Precise Grids: A dual structural grid of 1.35 m ร 1.20 m, aligned with a 0.90 m faรงade grid, enables modular changes with minimal disruption.
Faรงade-Ready Partitions: Partition walls can be positioned directly at the faรงade, enabling clean module sections.
Calibrated Building Depths: Two complementary wings and depths support both deep lab zones and lighter office areas.
Operable Windows: Every smallest rentable unit features an operable window โ for better comfort and planning freedom.
Switch Typologies: Standardized lab and office layouts use the same grid, so conversions can be done quickly and gently.
Tech Reusability: Technical components can be reused by different tenant types.
The result: Spaces that grow with your ideas. When your team expands, your focus changes, or new projects emerge, the building simply adapts โ without months of renovation work or high additional costs.
Thank you for your interest in the HYBRICK newsletter. We look forward to your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Feel free to schedule a meeting with us anytime.
Introducing the 'Workshops' for hardware-driven startups at Marienpark Berlin
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Where fossil energy was once converted to gas, ideas will soon be forged into next-gen technologies.
Next to our Launch Labs in the historic IM16 building,ย ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ are being created with:
โ separate units offering 144mยฒ – 174mยฒ of flexible space ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐
โ ๐บ๐๐น๐๐ถ-๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐บ-๐ถ๐ป-๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐บ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ย creating space expansion of 117mยฒ to a total of 647mยฒ
โย ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ fostering communication and inspiration
Whether you need Launch Labs (mix of laboratories and office space) or Workshop units โ both are designed for small teams with big ideas to start compact and scale across our campus as they grow.
