Skilled labor shortage

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KfW-ifo Skilled Worker Barometer: Growing demand increases skills shortage

Despite uncertain economic prospects due to the crisis and war, the shortage of skilled workers in Germany continues to increase slightly: In April 2022, 44 percent of…

Next Industries Startup Award Start-ups Bitkom Survey

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Bitkom survey: Bad mood shortly before the federal elections

“How do you think the situation for startups in Germany has changed in the past two years?” and “If…

Fintech location: Five Munich-based companies among the 25 most sought-after German startups

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Munich is the second largest fintech location in Germany

A study by Comdirect and Barkow Consulting examines the German fintech scene. One finding: Munich can maintain its position as the second fintech location…

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Business Angels Panel: Good prospects for the future

In a panel survey, 48 business angels were interviewed about their current situation and outlook. The results were cautiously positive. Also…

Opinion poll

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Survey: What impact does COVID-19 have on startups?

The coronavirus pandemic will place a heavy burden on the German economy and thus also on the German startup scene. In order to ensure effective and…

Survey of digital health startups

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Regulation slows down digital health startups

The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) has published the results of a survey among digital health startups. The findings are hardly surprising: complex requirements and a lack of experience…

Mindspace Survey Work Environment

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Survey: How important is the work environment to us?

The work environment is playing an increasingly important role for employees. If the environment isn't right, they're more likely to quit one thing or another...

German Startup Monitor Munich

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German Startup Monitor 2018: Your vote counts!

The German Startup Monitor is entering a new round: Use your voice to help the Munich ecosystem participate in this important study…

Companies ignore startups

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Survey: Too many companies ignore startups

Whether in finance, the energy sector, healthcare, or retail, startups are active in all industries today. They…

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Bitkom survey: The Future is now – is it?

Artificial intelligence, 3D printing, blockchain, robotics — topics that are on everyone's lips, but apparently not yet really in the German economy…

IfM survey

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Entertainingly insightful: A small survey among Munich founders

“We asked 100 Munich founders…” — that, at least, was the goal of a survey by startupdates, a monthly newsletter…

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Munich startups create the most jobs

The digital association Bitkom has been investigating how many jobs are created by startups for several years. This year, Munich is once again leading the…