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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…
Hannover Messe 2025: Industry can shape the future
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Hannover Messe 2025: Industry can shape the future

“World. Leading. Industryshow.” – Hannover Messe 2025 is the global showcase for industrial transformation. Here, AI, automation and sustainable energy technologies come together – hands-on and forward-looking.
“World. Leading. Industryshow.” – Hannover Messe 2025 is the global showcase for industrial transformation. Here, AI, automation and sustainable energy technologies come together – hands-on and forward-looking.
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SXSW 2025

Tech, music, creativity – all at once, all connected. That's what makes #SXSW2025 so special. And right in the middle of it all: our delegation with over 50 German startups at the German Haus.
Tech, music, creativity – all at once, all connected. That's what makes #SXSW2025 so special. And right in the middle of it all: our delegation with over 50 German startups at the German Haus.
Understanding cyber attacks – responding better with startups: success stories from de:hub Darmstadt
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Understanding cyber attacks – responding better with startups: success…

The number of digital attacks on companies in Germany is rising steadily – and with it the pressure to act. Cybersecurity is thus becoming an important factor in the transformation of the economy. Find out here why it benefits from the innovative power of startups when it comes to security and what role de:hub Cybersecurity Darmstadt plays in this.
The number of digital attacks on companies in Germany is rising steadily – and with it the pressure to act. Cybersecurity is thus becoming an important factor in the transformation of the economy. Find out here why it benefits from the innovative…

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Wandelbots
Smart Systems

Wandelbots

Wandelbots and VW connected through the Smart Systems Hub Dresden and started their collaboration in 2018 with a project dedicated to human-robot cooperation. To date, Wandelbots has raised more than 30 million euros in funding and is now also working with Microsoft and Siemens.

Wandelbots and VW connected through the Smart Systems Hub Dresden and started their collaboration in 2018 with a project dedicated to human-robot cooperation. To date, Wandelbots has raised more than 30 million euros in funding and is now also…

Volucap
MediaTech

Volucap

Located at the MediaTech Hub Potsdam, Volucap is the first and only volumetric studio on the European mainland. In the studio, the 3D scanning of objects and even actors is made possible, with highly realistic results. This technology paves the way for virtual reality productions such as films or games, but can also be used in the healthcare and automotive industries. Volucap was founded in cooperation with Potsdam-based companies such as UFA and Fraunhofer HHI. © Stefan Kny

Located at the MediaTech Hub Potsdam, Volucap is the first and only volumetric studio on the European mainland. In the studio, the 3D scanning of objects and even actors is made possible, with highly realistic results. This technology paves the way…

Nect
Insurtech

Nect

Nect is an InsurTech Hub Munich Accelerator alumnus and part of the InsurTech Hub Cologne. The start-up provides AI technology for video identification. During their participation in the Accelerator Program of the InsurTech Hub Munich, they generated a lot of interest without even having a finished product yet. Nect now has over 25 business customers, including ADAC, R+V Versicherung and Telekom.

Nect is an InsurTech Hub Munich Accelerator alumnus and part of the InsurTech Hub Cologne. The start-up provides AI technology for video identification. During their participation in the Accelerator Program of the InsurTech Hub Munich, they generated…

doks.innovation
Logistics & Commerce

doks.innovation

Recovering supposedly lost goods, carrying out stocktaking and inventory with minimal effort, and thereby saving time and money—this is what the startup doks.innovation makes possible. To achieve this, drones scan barcodes located on the goods and on the shelves. The startup works, among others, with the logistics service provider GROUP7, one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in Europe.

Recovering supposedly lost goods, carrying out stocktaking and inventory with minimal effort, and thereby saving time and money—this is what the startup doks.innovation makes possible. To achieve this, drones scan barcodes located on the goods and on…

apic.ai
Artificial Intelligence

apic.ai

The Karlsruhe-based startup apic.ai has set itself the goal of preserving biodiversity. Using AI, the company collects data that can be used to investigate the causes of insect decline. Eurofins is a global market leader in ecotoxicological services. In its search for a precise tool to measure bee losses, Eurofins came across apic.ai. Since then, the two companies have already conducted several pilot projects with honeybees and bumblebees. The connection was established through CyberLab, part of the de:hub Karlsruhe.

The Karlsruhe-based startup apic.ai has set itself the goal of preserving biodiversity. Using AI, the company collects data that can be used to investigate the causes of insect decline. Eurofins is a global market leader in ecotoxicological services.…

Living brain
Chemistry & Health

Living brain

Around 4.5 million people in Germany suffer from cognitive impairments caused by neurological conditions. They often have to relearn even the most basic everyday activities in order to live independently again. The startup Living Brain aims to support these people by using gamified VR technology to complement therapy. 

Around 4.5 million people in Germany suffer from cognitive impairments caused by neurological conditions. They often have to relearn even the most basic everyday activities in order to live independently again. The startup Living Brain aims to…

DearEmployee
Health

DearEmployee

The health startup DearEmployee is cooperating with Hallesche Krankenversicherung to support companies in creating a healthy and attractive working environment.
The goal is, on the one hand, to reduce burnout risk and healthcare costs, and on the other, to increase employee motivation and employer attractiveness by designing healthy and motivating working conditions. The two companies first met during a pitch as part of the InsurLab Germany Accelerator Program.

The health startup DearEmployee is cooperating with Hallesche Krankenversicherung to support companies in creating a healthy and attractive working environment.
The goal is, on the one hand, to reduce burnout risk and healthcare costs, and on the…

inContAlert
Chemistry & Health

inContAlert

inContAlert enables people with incontinence and bladder dysfunctions to live a self-determined life. The startup has developed a sensor that conveniently displays the current bladder filling level to patients on their smartphone. This helps prevent uncontrolled urine leakage and potential kidney damage. The sensor works through a sophisticated combination of infrared spectroscopy and machine-learning algorithms. The startup won the Pitch Night 2022.

inContAlert enables people with incontinence and bladder dysfunctions to live a self-determined life. The startup has developed a sensor that conveniently displays the current bladder filling level to patients on their smartphone. This helps prevent…

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