Day: study
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Green Startup Report 2026 shows a growing scene despite declining startup momentum.
The Borderstep Institute's Green Startup Report 2026 shows that the number of green startups in the past ten years has increased…
News
1.7 trillion euros of high-tech potential: But who will scale it?
Germany is at a turning point. 1.7 trillion euros – that's the annual high-tech revenue potential in key future technologies…
Accelerator/Incubator
Munich dominates Europe: The “triple” in the Financial Times ranking 2026
What a bombshell for our Isar metropolis! In the brand-new ranking of “Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs” by the Financial Times and…
News
Munich is a leader in startup formations.
The Next Generation Report reveals a record year for startup creation. Munich, in particular, sets the standard: nowhere else are more new startups founded per capita.
News
Bitkom Startup Report: Employee participation in focus
The current Bitkom Startup Report shows: Employee participation continues to gain importance, AI is standard, and founders are taking a critical look at politics and...
News
Bitkom study: Startups are relying on AI like never before
82 percent of German tech startups use artificial intelligence – often as a key success factor. A Bitkom survey shows: Opportunities and skepticism lie...
Startups
Munich startups: Strong growth, many jobs – but women remain underrepresented
Munich's startup scene is growing rapidly: A market value of €164 billion and rising investments are shaping the ecosystem. But despite these successes...
Stories
Skilled labor shortage slows down startups
The German startup scene is threatened with stagnation – not due to a lack of ideas, but due to a lack of skilled workers. While scaleups have long been recruiting internationally,…
News
Bitkom study: Capital shortage hits German startups
According to a Bitkom survey, one in four startups is considering relocating abroad. The reasons for this are a lack of venture capital and a…
News
Bitkom study: Defensetech startups sound the alarm
According to defense tech founders, Germany's defense capabilities are on shaky ground. Bureaucracy, regulation, and a lack of funding are hampering innovation in the defense sector – with far-reaching consequences…
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SMEs seek proximity to startups
A new Bitkom study shows that one in three companies in Germany cooperates with tech startups. The reasons for this collaboration and existing hurdles are provided by…
News
Study: Why there are too few female founders in Germany
Only 19 percent of startup founders in Germany are women. A new study shows that a lack of role models, the ability to balance family life, and...
