Main Program

Get to know the people behind the tour and hints for a successful participation

• Dominik Stute, Head of Unit Innovation, Industry, International Networks, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Dortmund
• Nick Neidl, Research Associate for Innovation, Industry and International Networks, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Dortmund

Participate in the tour and opening up NRW's market from an international perspective

• Sharon Masury, Investment- & Cooperation Scout NRW.Global Business, Startup Ecosystem, Tech-Scouting, German-Israeli Chamber of Commerce

Get to know each other

We will bring you into exchange with each other. Meet startups from more than 35 countries with their exciting ideas and products.

Welcome words

• Dominik Stute, Head of Unit Innovation, Industry, International Networks, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Dortmund
• Nina Rieger, Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
• Andreas Bracht, Project Manager Strategy Unit, NRW.Global Business
• Sebastian Hanny-Busch, Public funding and infrastructure for startups and sme (SME) in North Rhine-Westphalia, NRW.BANK

How do I conquer the German market? Three international startups share their stories of entering the market

In recent years, many startups have taken part in the Start.up! Germany Tour and then successfully settled in NRW, opening up the German market.

In the panel discussion, three startups will tell their story, report on their challenges and provide hints on how to successfully enter the market.

• Vitaly Chukanov, CEO, ANT Machines (From Slovakia // Successful foundation in Dortmund)
• Julian Frank, Sales Director DACH & CEE, AKUR8 (From France // Successful foundation in Cologne)
• Krzysztof Medrala, Chief Executive Officer, MedApp S.A. (From Poland // Successful foundation in Dusseldorf)

Get an introduction to the logistics and mobility sector by

• Thosten Hülsmann, CFO, International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) / CEO Digital Hub Management GmbH

Reverse pitches and company presentations of three to four multinational companies from the Logistics & Mobility sector that are interested in your business.

• Ronja Stoffregen, Head of Global Startup Management, DB Schenker
• Boris Tawakkoli, Multinational Center of Influence and Business Development, Marsh
• Christoph Rittersberger, Business Development, Transdev Gruppe
• Dr. Sebastian Fabel, Global Coordinator: Digital Supply Chain Services, thyssenkrupp Materials Services GmbH

Ten to fifteen startups are selected in advance to pitch live online in front of the companies.

After the BIG PITCH, we can connect you directly with the presenting Germany companies, so that you can exchange ideas even more intensively.

Without money a lot of ideas will never come into effect – startups know it best. In this session we want to give you an overview about existing financing options for startups in NRW. In addition to private capital and banks, public subsidies can make a valuable contribution to financing.

Greeting

• Marc Meckle, Deputy Managing Director International, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Essen, Mülheim

Introduction: „Startup ecosystem finance“ in NRW

• Sebastian Hanny-Busch, Public funding and infrastructure for startups and sme (SME) in North Rhine-Westphalia, NRW.BANK

Panel discussion: Venture capital in North Rhine-Westphalia

How do I find the right financing? How is the risk capital market structured in Germany/NRW? What do I have to keep in mind as an international startup?

• Sebastian Hanny-Busch, NRW.BANK
• Timo Bey, Head of Investment, capacura GmbH
• Markus Buck, Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer, DueDash Capital Networks GmbH

Time for Q&A

Industry experts and multipliers will join an intensive exchange with you on the tour's verticals.

• Get an overview of important future areas of the German economy
• Learn how you can become active as a startup in these areas yourself and gain market access
• Discuss your individual questions with our experts in the Deep Talk Sessions

Five-minute pitches from each:

1. Theresa Schnepp, Circular Valley - Technologies and contacts points in the Circular Economy
2. Oliver Matyschik, HighTech.NRW - High-Tech and Deep-Tech Ventures Accelerated
3. Dr. Daniel Stadler, NMWP.NRW - The future of quantum technology - starting points for foreign startups
4. Tobias Jornitz, blockchain europe.nrw - Applications and Networks in disruptive technology
5. Andreas Kerbel, KI.NRW - Artificial Intelligence in NRW -  opportunities for startups

Attend two different 20 minute Deep Talks sessions with each of the experts afterwards.

Some of the most important companies in the region present themselves live on stage and show you possibilities, how to co-operate with them.

In five global competitions of our Inter.national! Startup Contest, we have selected fifteen great international startups to compete live on stage in Düsseldorf.

The startups can present themselves here in front of companies, investors and multipliers from all around the world and at the same time fight for prize money with which they can boost their activities in Germany.

Their products and ideas come from the Logistics/Mobility, Green Tech and Industrial Solutions sectors and impressively demonstrate the diversity of what grandiose products exist around the world.

THE GRAND FINAL is at the same time the closing of the Start.up! Germany Tour.

Here you can find the detailed program, see the participating finalists and get access to the livestream.

Get to know the people behind the tour and hints for a successful participation

• Dominik Stute, Head of Unit Innovation, Industry, International Networks, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Dortmund
• Nick Neidl, Research Associate for Innovation, Industry and International Networks, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Dortmund

Participate in the tour and opening up NRW's market from an international perspective

• Sharon Masury, Investment- & Cooperation Scout NRW.Global Business, Startup Ecosystem, Tech-Scouting, German-Israeli Chamber of Commerce

Get to know each other

We will bring you into exchange with each other. Meet startups from more than 35 countries with their exciting ideas and products.

• Welcome words

  • Dominik Stute, Head of Unit Innovation, Industry, International Networks, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Dortmund
  • Nina Rieger, Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Andreas Bracht, Project Manager Strategy Unit, NRW.Global Business
  • Sebastian Hanny-Busch, Public funding and infrastructure for startups and sme (SME) in North Rhine-Westphalia, NRW.BANK

  How do I conquer the German market? Three international startups share their stories of entering the market

  In recent years, many startups have taken part in the Start.up! Germany Tour and then successfully settled in NRW, opening up the German market.

  In the panel discussion, three startups will tell their story, report on their challenges and provide hints on how to successfully enter the market.

  • Vitaly Chukanov, CEO, ANT Machines (From Slovakia // Successful foundation in Dortmund)
  • Julian Frank, Sales Director DACH & CEE, AKUR8 (From France // Successful foundation in Cologne)
  • Krzysztof Medrala, Chief Executive Officer, MedApp S.A. (From Poland // Successful foundation in Dusseldorf)

Get an introduction to the Green Tech sector by

• Dr. Antje Lienert, Startup Unit, KölnBusiness Wirtschaftsförderungs-GmbH

Reverse pitches and company presentations of three to four multinational companies from the Green Tech sector that are interested in your business.

• Dr. Juergen Benting, Scientific Lead LifeHub Monheim, BAYER AG
• Christoph Sommer, Innovation Management, NEW AG

Ten to fifteen startups are selected in advance to pitch live online in front of the companies.

After the BIG PITCH, we can connect you directly with the presenting Germany companies, so that you can exchange ideas even more intensively.

Without money a lot of ideas will never come into effect – startups know it best. In this session we want to give you an overview about existing financing options for startups in NRW. In addition to private capital and banks, public subsidies can make a valuable contribution to financing.

Greeting

• Marc Meckle, Deputy Managing Director International, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Essen, Mülheim

Introduction: „Startup ecosystem finance“ in NRW

• Sebastian Hanny-Busch, Public funding and infrastructure for startups and sme (SME) in North Rhine-Westphalia, NRW.BANK

Panel discussion: Venture capital in North Rhine-Westphalia

How do I find the right financing? How is the risk capital market structured in Germany/NRW? What do I have to keep in mind as an international startup?

• Sebastian Hanny-Busch, NRW.BANK
• Timo Bey, Head of Investment, capacura GmbH
• Markus Buck, Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer, DueDash Capital Networks GmbH

Time for Q&A

Industry experts and multipliers will join an intensive exchange with you on the tour's verticals.

• Get an overview of important future areas of the German economy
• Learn how you can become active as a startup in these areas yourself and gain market access
• Discuss your individual questions with our experts in the Deep Talk Sessions

Five-minute pitches from each:

1. Theresa Schnepp, Circular Valley - Technologies and contacts points in the Circular Economy
2. Oliver Matyschik, HighTech.NRW - High-Tech and Deep-Tech Ventures Accelerated
3. Dr. Daniel Stadler, NMWP.NRW - The future of quantum technology - starting points for foreign startups
4. Tobias Jornitz, blockchain europe.nrw - Applications and Networks in disruptive technology
5. Andreas Kerbel, KI.NRW - Artificial Intelligence in NRW -  opportunities for startups

Attend two different 20 minute Deep Talks sessions with each of the experts afterwards.

Some of the most important companies in the region present themselves live on stage and show you possibilities, how to co-operate with them.

In five global competitions of our Inter.national! Startup Contest, we have selected fifteen great international startups to compete live on stage in Düsseldorf.

The startups can present themselves here in front of companies, investors and multipliers from all around the world and at the same time fight for prize money with which they can boost their activities in Germany.

Their products and ideas come from the Logistics/Mobility, Green Tech and Industrial Solutions sectors and impressively demonstrate the diversity of what grandiose products exist around the world.

THE GRAND FINAL is at the same time the closing of the Start.up! Germany Tour.

Here you can find the detailed program, see the participating finalists and get access to the livestream.

Get to know the people behind the tour and hints for a successful participation

• Dominik Stute, Head of Unit Innovation, Industry, International Networks, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Dortmund
• Nick Neidl, Research Associate for Innovation, Industry and International Networks, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Dortmund

Participate in the tour and opening up NRW's market from an international perspective

• Sharon Masury, Investment- & Cooperation Scout NRW.Global Business, Startup Ecosystem, Tech-Scouting, German-Israeli Chamber of Commerce

Get to know each other

We will bring you into exchange with each other. Meet startups from more than 35 countries with their exciting ideas and products.

Welcome words

• Dominik Stute, Head of Unit Innovation, Industry, International Networks, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Dortmund
• Nina Rieger, Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
• Andreas Bracht, Project Manager Strategy Unit, NRW.Global Business
• Sebastian Hanny-Busch, Public funding and infrastructure for startups and sme (SME) in North Rhine-Westphalia, NRW.BANK

How do I conquer the German market? Three international startups share their stories of entering the market

In recent years, many startups have taken part in the Start.up! Germany Tour and then successfully settled in NRW, opening up the German market.

In the panel discussion, three startups will tell their story, report on their challenges and provide hints on how to successfully enter the market.

• Vitaly Chukanov, CEO, ANT Machines (From Slovakia // Successful foundation in Dortmund)
• Julian Frank, Sales Director DACH & CEE, AKUR8 (From France // Successful foundation in Cologne)
• Krzysztof Medrala, Chief Executive Officer, MedApp S.A. (From Poland // Successful foundation in Dusseldorf)

Reverse pitches and company presentations of three to four multinational companies from the Industrial Solutions sector that are interested in your business.

• Heidy Frölich, Project Management, REMONDIS Innovation Hub, REMONDIS
• Henrik Francke, Deputy Operations Manager, RCS Rohstoffverwertung GmbH

Ten to fifteen startups are selected in advance to pitch live online in front of the companies.

After the BIG PITCH, we can connect you directly with the presenting Germany companies, so that you can exchange ideas even more intensively.

Without money a lot of ideas will never come into effect – startups know it best. In this session we want to give you an overview about existing financing options for startups in NRW. In addition to private capital and banks, public subsidies can make a valuable contribution to financing.

Greeting

• Marc Meckle, Deputy Managing Director International, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Essen, Mülheim

Introduction: „Startup ecosystem finance“ in NRW

• Sebastian Hanny-Busch, Public funding and infrastructure for startups and sme (SME) in North Rhine-Westphalia, NRW.BANK

Panel discussion: Venture capital in North Rhine-Westphalia

How do I find the right financing? How is the risk capital market structured in Germany/NRW? What do I have to keep in mind as an international startup?

• Sebastian Hanny-Busch, NRW.BANK
• Timo Bey, Head of Investment, capacura GmbH
• Markus Buck, Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer, DueDash Capital Networks GmbH

Time for Q&A

Industry experts and multipliers will join an intensive exchange with you on the tour's verticals.

• Get an overview of important future areas of the German economy
• Learn how you can become active as a startup in these areas yourself and gain market access
• Discuss your individual questions with our experts in the Deep Talk Sessions

Five-minute pitches from each:

1. Theresa Schnepp, Circular Valley - Technologies and contacts points in the Circular Economy
2. Oliver Matyschik, HighTech.NRW - High-Tech and Deep-Tech Ventures Accelerated
3. Dr. Daniel Stadler, NMWP.NRW - The future of quantum technology - starting points for foreign startups
4. Tobias Jornitz, blockchain europe.nrw - Applications and Networks
5. Andreas Kerbel, KI.NRW - Artificial Intelligence in NRW -  opportunities for startups

Attend two different 20 minute Deep Talks sessions with each of the experts afterwards.

Some of the most important companies in the region present themselves live on stage and show you possibilities, how to co-operate with them.

The startups can present themselves here in front of companies, investors and multipliers from all around the world and at the same time fight for prize money with which they can boost their activities in Germany.

Their products and ideas come from the Logistics/Mobility, Green Tech and Industrial Solutions sectors and impressively demonstrate the diversity of what grandiose products exist around the world.

THE GRAND FINAL is at the same time the closing of the Start.up! Germany Tour.

Here you can find the detailed program, see the participating finalists and get access to the livestream.