New Book: “Earning money with knowledge”—the economic history of Berlin-Adlershof

Published in German

Berlin-Adlershof – today synonymous with innovation, high-tech, and economic excellence – but the path to get there was by no means predetermined. What began in 1991 as a tentative new start on the ruins of a bygone era has developed into something that hardly anyone dared to dream of: a science and technology park with international appeal.

This book tells the extraordinary story of Adlershof's transformation – from a group of visionary scientists who became entrepreneurs and politicians who had the courage to try something new, to a vibrant high-tech ecosystem with over 1,300 companies, more than 28,000 employees, and 6,500 students in 2024. It describes a unique symbiosis of science, business, and a firm belief in the transformative power of knowledge.

In 76 pages, author Dr. Peter Strunk outlines the transformation from an integrated landscape of science and business to a thriving high-tech location with distinctive phases: from economic precariousness to the restructuring of the Adlershof Development Corporation (EGA) to WISTA Management GmbH to a modern innovation corridor with extensive spin-offs, investor interest, and sustainable networking. The work highlights political decisions, brand building, infrastructure development, and resilience as the keys to the Adlershof model.

For more information please contact:

Sylvia Nitschke
WISTA Management GmbH
Public Relations
+49 30 6392-2238
nitschke(at)wista.de