Info Webinar: Connecting Midwest and German Cleantech Startup Ecosystems

Event Details

• Event Start: June 4, 2025 · 9:00 AM CT
• Event End: June 4, 2025 · 10:00 AM CT 
• Location: Virtual 
• Language: English

In this free info session, we will provide an overview of some of the most prominent cleantech organizations in Colorado and Illinois that we will visit as part of our delegation trip from September 14–19, including innovation hubs, research institutions, and public sector stakeholders. Learn more about the opportunities and partnership potential for German startups in the U.S. cleantech ecosystem. The session will also feature personal insights from U.S. organizations that visited Germany in March as part of this transatlantic initiative. The webinar is open to the broader German cleantech startup ecosystem, including startups interested in internationalization and transatlantic collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

1. Discover leading cleantech players in Colorado and Illinois – such as innovation hubs, research institutions, and public-sector partners we’ll meet during the visit. 
2. Gain market insights and hear from U.S. counterparts – including firsthand experiences from U.S. organizations that joined the March delegation to Germany. 
3. Learn about the upcoming delegation trip (September 14–19) – including goals, structure, and how to get involved in this transatlantic cleantech exchange.

This initiative is part of the European Recovery Program (ERP), funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and aims to strengthen transatlantic collaboration between the cleantech startup ecosystems in the US and Germany, fostering innovation and partnerships. The upcoming delegation trip and the accompanying webinar are designed to enhance bilateral cooperation and contribute to innovation and the global growth of the cleantech sector.