Day: Bitkom
Deals
Lack of capital is driving German startups abroad
Almost every second tech startup in Germany plans to raise fresh capital in 2026 and will need an average of around 4 million euros for this purpose…
Competition
Innovators' Pitch 2026: Apply now!
The Bitkom Startup Award is entering its next round. Startups in the education sector can apply until February 23rd…
Needs Review
“I don’t want to put a single euro into the US economy”: Why German founders are turning their backs on the USA
The US was long considered a natural destination for ambitious tech founders: large funding rounds, rapid growth, an entrepreneurial environment. But this narrative…
Needs Review
Bitkom map illustrates award opportunities for startups
A new map from the digital association Bitkom shows how differently startups in the German states obtain public contracts: Munich startups have…
Inside Stories
Bitkom Startup Report: Employee participation in focus
The current Bitkom Startup Report shows: Employee participation continues to gain importance, AI is standard, and founders are taking a critical look at politics and...
Needs Review
Bitkom study: Startups plan new hires
Many startups aim to create new jobs by 2025. After recent declines in employment, founders are once again optimistic about workforce development. A Bitkom survey…
Inside Stories
Bitkom study: Startups are relying on AI like never before
82 percent of German tech startups use artificial intelligence – often as a key success factor. A Bitkom survey shows: Opportunities and skepticism lie...
Inside Stories
Bitkom study: Capital shortage hits German startups
According to a Bitkom survey, one in four startups is considering relocating abroad. The reasons for this are a lack of venture capital and a…
Competition
Smart Country Startup Award 2025: Apply now!
The Smart Country Startup Award 2025 is looking for startups with innovative government technology and smart city ideas. Apply by August 15th and…
Inside Stories
Bitkom study: Defensetech startups sound the alarm
According to defense tech founders, Germany's defense capabilities are on shaky ground. Bureaucracy, regulation, and a lack of funding are hampering innovation in the defense sector – with far-reaching consequences…
Inside Stories
SMEs seek proximity to startups
A new Bitkom study shows that one in three companies in Germany cooperates with tech startups. The reasons for this collaboration and existing hurdles are provided by…
Needs Review
Klugidu wins the Innovators' Pitch 2025
The Munich-based startup Klugidu wins the Innovators' Pitch 2025 in the EdTech category. The competition, organized by the digital association Bitkom, honors innovative…
