Christiane Kilian

Christiane Kilian is a prominent professional in the fields of innovation, startup development, and technology transfer, currently serving as a member of the Max Planck Society since December 2023. Kilian holds multiple roles at STIFT - Stiftung für Technologie, Innovation und Forschung Thüringen since February 2014, including Vorständin and Head of Startup Department. As an ambassador for GINSEP since January 2018 and a supervisory board member at BATT mbH since April 2020, Kilian actively contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Germany. Previous accomplishments include founding and leading the TRIP initiative and co-founding the WHAT!Accelerator GmbH. With an educational background that includes degrees from Sciences Po, Harvard Business School Online, and the University of Cambridge, Kilian possesses a robust foundation in international relations and digital transformation strategies.