Head of Bayer Co.Lab

Ruth Shah

Ruth Shah is building one of Europe’s most ambitious startup incubators, right in the heart of Berlin. She is a biotech leader, cell and gene therapy expert, with a background in advanced life sciences and a passion for translating science into impact, she is the Head of Bayer Co.Lab Berlin. At Co.Lab, she’s helping early-stage healthtech founders turn breakthrough research into real-world therapies, faster and smarter. Her mission: to make Berlin a global launchpad for deep tech in healthcare, powered by collaboration, diversity, and bold innovation.