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Job Announcement: Program Officer – DWIH Innovate (Part-Time)

The German Center for Research and Innovation San Francisco (DWIH San Francisco) seeks a well-organized, proactive, and team-oriented Program Officer to support the new DWIH Innovate initiative. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), DWIH Innovate strengthens transatlantic innovation networks and supports the internationalization of Germany’s research and startup ecosystem through entrepreneurship programs and innovation-focused exchanges. Working closely with the Director, the Program Officer will coordinate programs, events, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities related to transatlantic research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup collaboration. The role includes organizing workshops, networking events, and mentoring activities, building partnerships across academia, industry, and the startup community, supporting program administration and reporting, and advising German startups and innovation stakeholders engaging with the U.S. innovation ecosystem.

International Pitch Competition

DWIH San Francisco Hosts Falling Walls Lab

DWIH San Francisco has hosted the Falling Walls Lab in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2022, giving students and early-career professionals a platform to present groundbreaking ideas to an international audience. This year’s competition brought together seven finalists to celebrate innovation across a wide range of disciplines. 

International Science Conference in Washington, D.C.

DWIH San Francisco at the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit 2026

At the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit in Washington, D.C., the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) San Francisco engaged with researchers and policymakers and participated in an expert panel on international engagement strategies for universities.

Science for Society

AI at a Crossroads: DWIH San Francisco Launches 2026 Science for Society Series

As the impact of artificial intelligence continues to expand globally, policymakers face growing pressure to balance innovation, safety, and public trust. To explore these challenges, DWIH San Francisco launched its 2026 Science for Society event series on March 12 with a discussion on the rapidly evolving landscape of AI regulation, bringing together experts from California and Europe for a transatlantic exchange on the future of AI governance.

international science conference in Phoenix

Bridging the Gap: DWIH San Francisco Promotes German Research Programs and Discusses Science Diplomacy at AAAS 2026

At the AAAS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) San Francisco and the “Research in Germany” team connected with researchers and promoted opportunities within Germany’s research ecosystem.

High-Level Meetings in San Francisco and Berkeley

DAAD New York Visits the Bay Area

DAAD New York Deputy Director Peter Kerrigan visited San Francisco for high-level meetings with universities and government institutions.

German Accelerator Event at SAP Labs in San Francisco

Startup Pitch Night San Francisco

Four German startups joined expert panelists and representatives of the German-American community in San Francisco for German Accelerator’s first Startup Pitch Night of 2026.

EU Digital Policy Event at Ireland House in San Francisco

Brussels to the Bay: Opening Digital Markets for Innovation

European Commission and business representatives held a panel discussion at Ireland House in San Francisco on the EU policy toolbox and recent decisions in digital markets policy.