Rafaela Kraus

Prof. Dr. Rafaela Kraus stands out as an influential leader at the intersection of entrepreneurship, defense innovation and dual-use technologies. Leading founders@unibw, she has catalyzed the growth of deep-tech startups and fostered the creation of a dynamic ecosystem that combines academic research with entrepreneurial zeal, focusing on areas critical to national security and commercial markets. Her strategic vision in creating an entrepreneurial culture at the University of the Bundeswehr in Munich has directly contributed to the launch of cutting-edge startups in the defense sector, demonstrating her pivotal role in bridging the innovative potential of academia with real-world applications.