From November 14th - 17th, 2021, a selected group of brave, enthusiastic and like-minded entrepreneurs from all over the world will have the opportunity to explore digitally and visually some of Germany’s most promising hotspots for both startups and “old economy”: North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).

Within Start.up! Germany Tour 2021 you will get to know large corporations, multinational companies and representatives of the "German Mittelstand". Furthermore, you will get an insight into the location NRW and its vibrating Rhine-Ruhr region.

Focus sectors of Start.up! Germany Tour 2021

• InsurTech
• Smart City
• Logistics & Mobility

There will be organized for you: international pitch events, reverse pitches, virtual matchmakings, 1to1 meetings and much more.

In addition, there will be a pre-program where you can learn more about the location NRW, the business culture and practical things for your entry into the German market. And you will get access to a lot of exciting events.

More information on the main program can be seen at the official website https://www.startupgermany.nrw/.

The tour is hosted by the Chambers of Industry and Commerce in the Ruhr region, Dusseldorf and Cologne, and the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK).

Partners of the tour are NRW. Global Business, Germany Trade and Invest and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalization and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Criteria startup selection

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