Rafaela Kraus

Prof. Dr. Rafaela Kraus stands out as an influential leader in the nexus of entrepreneurship, defense innovation, and dual-use technologies. At the helm of founders@unibw, she has catalyzed the growth of deep tech startups and spearheaded the creation of a dynamic ecosystem that melds academic research with entrepreneurial zeal, focusing on areas critical to national security and commercial markets. Her strategic vision in fostering entrepreneurship within the Universität der Bundeswehr München has directly contributed to the launch of cutting-edge startups in the defense sector, demonstrating her pivotal role in bridging academia's innovative potential with real-world applications. Kraus's contributions to developing dual-use technologies underscore her significance as a key figure driving innovation at the intersection of defense and entrepreneurship.