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Connecting Midwest & German Cleantech Startup Ecosystems

March 2025 | Berlin/Leipzig, Germany

Connecting Midwest & German Cleantech Startup Ecosystems
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Trip Dates: March 17 - 21, 2025

Trip Location: Berlin/Leipzig, Germany

This unique opportunity was designed for startup support organizations, such as incubators, accelerators, innovation hubs, EDOs and innovation officers who want to connect with Germany's leading energy and urban tech players as well as to foster peer-to-peer exchange and address the challenges and opportunities of attracting and scaling startups in the US and Germany. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Strategic Insights: Participants learned from Germany’s federal startup strategy how to address challenges in attracting startups and strengthen their region’s ecosystem.
  • Deep Dive Experience: Participants spent half a day at leading German startup accelerators and gained insights into their innovation and scaling efforts.
  • Spotlight Opportunity: Participants shared their strategies on panels and workshops at global events like the SET Tech Festival and Urban Innovation Forum and engaged with cleantech leaders and startups.
  • Transatlantic Collaboration: Participants visited innovation hubs and science parks to foster partnerships, enhance cooperation, and explored synergies for scaling and market expansion.
  • Showcase Your Region: Participants informed Germany about their region's dynamic startup ecosystem, highlighted the support and resources available to entrepreneurs, and built valuable connections for their region.

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