Growing together beyond borders: The Digital Hub Initiative supports start-ups and Digital Hubs in their internationalization efforts, including participation in international trade fairs, ecosystem trips, and matchmaking events.
International events
To foster growth, it's essential to extend one's reach. That's why the Digital Hub Initiative consistently arranges booths at international trade fairs.Here, start-ups and Hubs can showcase themselves, present their ideas and concepts to a diverse audience, and participate in networking and pitch events.
Upcoming events
SXSW
Austin
07-15.03.2025
SXSW
SXSW 2025 combines technology, music, film and art with conferences, festivals and networking. At German Haus, German companies and artists present innovations with panels, showcases and exhibitions and is a hotspot for trends and collaboration.
More informationFreque secures angel investment
Music serves as a common thread, connecting start-ups and investors alike. At SXSW 2022, Freque pitched their concept for a platform licensing film music at the German booth, impressing a British angel investor who subsequently invested in the start-up.
CibusCell participates in MENA region project
CibusCell joins as a project partner for the MED Light Project, an initiative focused on the production and export of green hydrogen in the MENA region. The project involves the production, transportation, and utilization of green hydrogen from two sources: one in Israel and another in Spain or Portugal. Diverse partners from Germany, Turkey, Norway, Israel, and Spain are involved. CibusCell secured this project, in part, through their participation in GITEX in Dubai.
Investment in Yoona.ai
Yoona.ai is developing a B2B SaaS platform that digitally transforms design value chains from ideation to production. At GITEX 2022, the start-up connected with VC Female Angels, leading to an investment in Yoona.ai in January 2023.
Start-ups on international stages
Join our network
Our ecosystem is expanding, and so are its start-ups. You, too, can become part of this journey and actively drive digitalization in Germany. Reach out to us and discover the various opportunities available within our network.