Global media powerhouse Holtzbrinck has officially opened its AI Hub in San Francisco, marking a major step in bridging European expertise with Silicon Valley innovation. The hub is designed as a hands-on space where ideas in science, education, and media can be tested, scaled, and brought to market.
The San Francisco hub connects Holtzbrinck’s international network of publishers, educators, and researchers with startups, technologists, and investors in Silicon Valley. By fostering collaboration across continents, Holtzbrinck aims to turn innovation into measurable impact faster than traditional R&D pipelines allow.
“Shaping the AI Future Responsibly”
“At Holtzbrinck, we don’t just watch AI transform science, education, and media. We shape that future responsibly,” said Katharina Neubert, SVP Strategy & Investments and Managing Director of the AI Hub. “Through the AI Hub, we will deepen our ties with the Silicon Valley ecosystem and unlock new business opportunities.”
Unlike conventional innovation labs, the Holtzbrinck AI Hub emphasizes scalable, practical solutions backed by deep domain expertise. Entrepreneurs—both internal and external—can leverage embedded residencies, curated events, and early product feedback loops to move swiftly from concept to impact.
Investment and Trend Radar
The AI Hub also doubles as a strategic investment radar, identifying promising startups, emerging technologies, and early insights to feed Holtzbrinck’s global portfolio. By focusing on actionable innovation rather than theory, the hub aims to generate AI solutions with tangible outcomes in education, scientific research, and media.
With a 150-year history of advancing science, education, literature, and journalism, Holtzbrinck’s global network—including Springer Nature, Macmillan Publishers, Macmillan Learning, and DIE ZEIT—provides an unmatched platform to validate and scale AI innovations worldwide.
The AI Hub officially opens a new chapter in Holtzbrinck’s mission to blend expertise, technology, and practical impact, creating an innovation engine that spans continents and industries.
