Smart City

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Bitkom: Citizens want more smart city solutions

Fewer emissions, less energy consumption, better quality of life: People in Germany see great potential in digital technologies for more climate protection and…

Investments of the quarter

Deals

The most important investments of the second quarter of 2021

Last June alone had numerous highlights to offer: Celonis raised around $1 billion in its Series D financing, Flixmobility secured…

AI startups

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Government launches support for AI startups

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) is increasing the EXIST program and the German Accelerator by a total of around 46.5 million euros until the end of 2024.…

PR for startups

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Communication and PR for startups

How can a startup draw attention to itself and its solutions? With the right PR and good communication, of course. Therefore…

KfW Start-up Monitor

Competition

The KfW Award Gründen enters the next round

As in the previous year, the KfW Award for Starting a Business in 2021 is also influenced by the coronavirus pandemic. The award, with a total of…

Xpreneurs Batch 10

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Xpreneurs is looking for startups for its 10th batch

The UnternehmerTUM incubator Xpreneurs offers coaching, funding, and offices to high-tech startups. Applications for the tenth batch are open until July 19.

Colab opening

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Munich Urban Colab officially opened

After two years of construction, the Munich Urban Colab has now become an internationally unique location for smart city solutions in the heart of…

HawkAI

Deals

HawkAI raises €8.4 million

The Munich-based software startup HawkAI develops solutions for improved detection and processing of suspected cases of money laundering or terrorist financing. Now…

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You shouldn't miss these 5 (online) events

Exciting trade fairs, conferences, and other events await you again in summer 2021. The special thing about them: If all goes well,…

Sirion Biotech

Deals

Successful exit at Sirion Biotech

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Creathor Ventures, KfW, and Bayern Kapital are selling their stake in Sirion Biotech. The Munich-based startup…