Quantum Leaps and AI Agents: A Look at 2025
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Courage for the future - that was Pitch Night 2025!
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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: A stage for courage to rethink the world of tomorrow.
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What happens when visionary ideas meet a strong community? Pitch Night 2025 under the motto “Prompting Tomorrow” showcased exactly that. Nine start-ups presented solutions that placed not only technological excellence but also societal relevance at the forefront. The two winning teams, “Code Intelligence GmbH” and “MotionMiners GmbH,” exemplify the path innovative companies are taking in an increasingly interconnected and sustainable economy.
Innovation at High-Speed: How India's Start-Ups Are Setting Global Benchmarks
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With an impressive growth rate, a tech-savvy environment, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, India provides an ideal platform for digital business models and collaborations – including for the German start-up and innovation ecosystem. The remarkable number of 110 unicorns with a combined valuation of nearly $350 billion highlights the country's innovative strength. Our recent delegation trip took us right into this dynamic environment, showcasing the immense potential for strengthened cooperation.
de:hub goes Dubai
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In October 2024, the Digital Hub Initiative (de:hub) presented itself at Expand North Star (ENS), one of the world's biggest startup trade fairs and part of Gitex Global in Dubai, which took place at the same time. Together with over 1,800 startups and 1,200 investors from over 100 countries, more than 70,000 participants used the platform to drive innovation, establish new networks and help shape the future of technology. In addition to Germany, Poland, Italy, Austria, Portugal, the Netherlands and France also brought startups to the ENS European pavilion.
Creating Tomorrow: German Startups Shine at Web Summit
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The streets of Lisbon come alive every November, as one of the world’s most iconic tech events, Web Summit, takes over the city. For startups and innovators, it’s not just an event—it’s a launchpad to the global stage. This year, the de:hub delegation brought together Germany’s brightest minds at German Park, a hub of innovation showcasing the future of tech on an international platform.