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From Research to a €12 Million Round: How kausable Is Teaching AI to Make Decisions
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From Research to a €12 Million Round: How kausable Is Teaching AI to Make…

With causal AI, kausable aims to enable applications that can make autonomous decisions and adapt to new situations based on only a few examples. The Heidelberg- and Karlsruhe-based startup recently raised €12 million in seed funding. Co-founder Johannes Haux explains how research evolved into a company, what role EXIST and the de:hub Initiative played along the way, and how kausable now plans to turn its technological approach into a scalable product.
With causal AI, kausable aims to enable applications that can make autonomous decisions and adapt to new situations based on only a few examples. The Heidelberg- and Karlsruhe-based startup recently raised €12 million in seed funding. Co-founder…
Building bridges across borders: Our ecosystem journey to Poland!
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Building bridges across borders: Our ecosystem journey to Poland!

Germany and Poland share not only a close economic partnership, but also a common goal: shaping European sovereignty through digital innovation. With around 3,300 startups and thriving hubs such as Warsaw and Wrocław, Poland is home to the most dynamic tech ecosystem in Central and Eastern Europe, with impressive strengths in AI, deep tech, and cybersecurity.

Germany and Poland share not only a close economic partnership, but also a common goal: shaping European sovereignty through digital innovation. With around 3,300 startups and thriving hubs such as Warsaw and Wrocław, Poland is home to the most…

Japan ecosystem journey 2025
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Japan ecosystem journey 2025

Arigatou, Japan! 🇯🇵🤝 Three cities, nine hubs, and countless impressions. Our journey through Japan's startup ecosystem was characterized by openness, exchange, and a shared interest in future technologies.
Arigatou, Japan! 🇯🇵🤝 Three cities, nine hubs, and countless impressions. Our journey through Japan's startup ecosystem was characterized by openness, exchange, and a shared interest in future technologies.
Quantum Leaps and AI Agents: A Look at 2025
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Quantum Leaps and AI Agents: A Look at 2025

2025 brings us closer to a new era where humanoid robots, AI agents, and medical innovations push the boundaries of what is possible. From automated financial systems to quantum computing, we are on the verge of a technological revolution that could propel prosperity and efficiency to new dimensions. However, with this progress comes the responsibility to manage risks and shape the future sustainably—and this is exactly where startups come into play.
2025 brings us closer to a new era where humanoid robots, AI agents, and medical innovations push the boundaries of what is possible. From automated financial systems to quantum computing, we are on the verge of a technological revolution that could…
Courage for the future - that was Pitch Night 2025!
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Courage for the future - that was Pitch Night 2025!

Pitch Night 2025 in Karlsruhe was a real highlight for the German start-up scene - and for good reason! For the first time with 25 digital hubs and a new pioneering award!
Pitch Night 2025 in Karlsruhe was a real highlight for the German start-up scene - and for good reason! For the first time with 25 digital hubs and a new pioneering award!
Still a Men’s World? Why the Economy Needs Female Founders More Than Ever
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Still a Men’s World? Why the Economy Needs Female Founders More Than Ever

Women remain underrepresented in the startup scene – despite their economic potential. Financial and networking hurdles often make the leap into entrepreneurship more difficult. Germany’s future competitiveness depends on female founders. Here’s what needs to change.
Women remain underrepresented in the startup scene – despite their economic potential. Financial and networking hurdles often make the leap into entrepreneurship more difficult. Germany’s future competitiveness depends on female founders. Here’s what…

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MAGNOTHERM X REWE
Smart Infrastructure

MAGNOTHERM X REWE

The Darmstadt-based deep-tech startup MAGNOTHERM is developing an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional gas compression through magnetic cooling. With its product “Eclipse,” the company has successfully transitioned from a research prototype to market readiness. One of the key milestones on this journey was the de:hub Smart Infrastructure Leipzig Investors Day, where the startup met its lead investor Extantia—laying the foundation for its current partnership with REWE.

The Darmstadt-based deep-tech startup MAGNOTHERM is developing an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional gas compression through magnetic cooling. With its product “Eclipse,” the company has successfully transitioned from a research…

VAARHAFT X LVM
InsurTech

VAARHAFT X LVM

VAARHAFT and LVM Versicherung have implemented AI-powered fraud detection in claims processing. The "Fraud Scanner" automatically checks incoming damage images for manipulation, AI-generated content and duplicates, flagging suspicious cases within the existing workflow with no additional effort for claims handlers. The connection to LVM came through InsurTech Hub which gave VAARHAFT access to a broad network of insurers.

VAARHAFT and LVM Versicherung have implemented AI-powered fraud detection in claims processing. The "Fraud Scanner" automatically checks incoming damage images for manipulation, AI-generated content and duplicates, flagging suspicious cases within…

Beatvest X Berliner Volksbank
FinTech

Beatvest X Berliner Volksbank

Since 2021, Beatvest has been making financial education around investing accessible through an easy-to-use app. The decisive growth step came via the coworking space at HoFT.Berlin, the heart of de:hub FinTech Berlin. There, Beatvest and Berliner Volksbank connected and developed a joint pilot project for digital financial literacy. Since September 2025, new Berliner Volksbank customers have been receiving free access to the app.

Since 2021, Beatvest has been making financial education around investing accessible through an easy-to-use app. The decisive growth step came via the coworking space at HoFT.Berlin, the heart of de:hub FinTech Berlin. There, Beatvest and Berliner…

KPE-Automation
Smart Manufacturing

KPE-Automation

AI in industry doesn't need theory, it needs the right moment. At Hannover Messe 2025, de:hub Smart Manufacturing Bremen connected KPE-Automation GmbH with the right partner to roll out its "Digital Production Manager". What started as a trade fair conversation became a concrete implementation that today makes an entire production site more efficient.

AI in industry doesn't need theory, it needs the right moment. At Hannover Messe 2025, de:hub Smart Manufacturing Bremen connected KPE-Automation GmbH with the right partner to roll out its "Digital Production Manager". What started as a trade fair…

SOLAR MATERIALS X GME Clean Power
DeepTech

SOLAR MATERIALS X GME Clean Power

SOLAR MATERIALS is developing a recycling technology to recover valuable raw materials such as glass, copper and silicon from end-of-life solar panels. GME clean power AG brings hands-on expertise from the dismantling of hundreds of solar installations and turning the circular economy in the solar industry from concept into reality.

SOLAR MATERIALS is developing a recycling technology to recover valuable raw materials such as glass, copper and silicon from end-of-life solar panels. GME clean power AG brings hands-on expertise from the dismantling of hundreds of solar…

Greenlyte X Flughafen Düsseldorf X Eurowings
GreenTech

Greenlyte X Flughafen Düsseldorf X Eurowings

Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is building the world's first fully integrated DAC-to-SAF facility at Düsseldorf Airport: the plant captures CO₂ directly from the air, simultaneously produces green hydrogen, and converts both into sustainable aviation fuel on-site. Eurowings is on board as a strategic partner. With up to 250 tonnes of SAF planned per year, it is a concrete step towards decarbonising aviation.

Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is building the world's first fully integrated DAC-to-SAF facility at Düsseldorf Airport: the plant captures CO₂ directly from the air, simultaneously produces green hydrogen, and converts both into sustainable aviation…

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Smart Country Convention
22.10.2026 LinkWebsite
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09. - 12.11.2026 LinkWebsite
Web Summit
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German Federal Government's Startup and Scaleup Strategy

The German Federal Government's Startup and Scaleup Strategy comprises over 150 measures designed to improve the framework conditions throughout the entire business lifecycle – from founding and growth phases to international expansion. It was developed in collaboration with the startup community. 

Disclaimer: The document is exclusively in German

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