Bitkom procurement map

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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…

Planqc

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29 million euro contract: Planqc builds quantum computer for the DLR

The Munich-based startup Planqc is developing digital quantum processors based on neutral atoms. It is now to be used by the German Aerospace Center (DLR)…

Awards

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Free State launches initiative for more startup-friendly procurement

Government contracts are an important factor for the German economy – but it has been difficult for startups to win such tenders…

Europe Erasmus Startup Investments Procurement

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Public sector wants to support startups in contract awarding

Every year, the federal government, states, municipalities, and public companies in Germany purchase services worth over 350 billion euros,…