Dr. Benjamin Hötzer holds a doctorate in physics with expertise in biophysical chemistry and experimental physics. After working at the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques in Freiburg, the University of Paris South, and the University Medical Center in Homburg, he gained valuable experience at the Steinbeis Institut für Systemlösungen in Mess- und Automatisierungstechnik, particularly in applying for funding. He joined the Ignite Group in 2015, where he started as a technical consultant and developed into an expert in innovation management and funding consulting at the regional, national, and European levels. Dr. Hötzer has been CEO of the Ignite Group’s German locations since 2023.

A strategic thinker and innovator!

As CEO, Dr. Hötzer is responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of Ignite Group Germany. He is a dynamic and results-oriented leader who guides the strategic and organizational development of the company to drive the group’s growth. Supported by the use of digital tools, his focus is on positioning the group for the future.

Dr. Hötzer drives the continuous growth of the Ignite Group by ensuring that the company delivers optimal results to its customers as a full-service partner. Under his leadership, Ignite Group Germany has supported numerous customers in developing innovative projects through funding, while also preparing the company for the use of digital tools. His vision is to establish the Ignite Group as the leading partner in subsidy consulting in Germany.