about aion


Aiōn originated from the idea that our world, and specifically the way we do business, must be reinvented to free future generations from the consequences of our present actions.

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about aion


Aiōn originated from the idea that our world, and specifically the way we do business, must be reinvented to free future generations from the consequences of our present actions.

Meet the founders

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Dr.-Ing. Erik Steinhöfel

Founder, Business

10+ years of experience in sustainability management, business development, and consulting at the Fraunhofer Society.

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Mila Galeitzke

Founder, Technology

10+ years of research, development, and consulting in sustainability management, innovation systems, business intelligence and data science at the Fraunhofer Society.

Our story

From applied research to practice

We are a passionate team with extensive expertise in applied research and development, dedicated to advancing sustainability. During our work in corporate management at the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we successfully developed and tested practice-oriented methods to optimize sustainability management and to innovate business models.

Our ambitions were reinforced by the successful application of these methods in 70 small and medium-sized enterprises and 60 start-ups. The consistently positive feedback from users, their ongoing interest, and numerous inquiries from companies and associations encouraged us to consolidate our solutions, create synergies, and generate measurable positive impact.

Following support through the EXIST Business Start-up Grant, we successfully advanced our business model and have since established ourselves as a fully self-financed company. Today, we apply our expertise in software development and consulting services to support SMEs in integrating sustainability effectively, systematically, and in compliance with regulations – thereby strengthening their long-term competitiveness.

We are currently part of the NXT LEVEL Accelerator – a program for impact-driven start-ups focused on scalable solutions to societal challenges. Previously, we were part of the Impact Factory, Germany’s leading impact accelerator, as well as the CleanTech program of the German Accelerator and the InnoTechHub at HTW Berlin. We also remain active within the Digital Hub Initiative network.

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Vision, mission and values

Setting the tone

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Our vision is to revolutionize corporate sustainability management to accelerate sustainable development.

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Our mission is to empower organizations, specifically small and medium-sized enterprises, to become future proof by providing data-driven, state-of-the-art solutions that allow them to unlock the full potential of sustainability.

Our values

  • Empowerment of customers, partners and employees to unlock their full potential
  • Scientific integrity to guide our actions and ensure the reliability of our solutions
  • People-centric philanthropy to foster a kind and diverse environment
  • Leading by example and walking the talk of sustainability in practice
  • Innovation and constructive criticism to secure continuous progress
  • Optimism and team spirit to foster commitment and drive our mission

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