Events
April 2026
gate-Academy: How to scale your vision to EU level with the EIC Accelerator
gate-Academy with BayFOR: EU funding as a growth driver for your tech startup. Are you developing a groundbreaking technology and does your startup have clear international growth potential? Then the EIC Accelerator could be the springboard that catapults your startup to the EU level – with up to €2.5 million in funding and €10 million in equity, individual coaching, and a Europe-wide network that opens doors. In this workshop, Natalia Garcia Mozo and Nivedita Mahida-Königsdörfer will give you the perfect overview of one of Europe's most exciting funding programs…
Find out more »May 2026
gate Academy: How to Kickstart B2B Sales and Close Your First Deals
gate-Academy "How to Kickstart B2B Sales and Close Your First Deals" with Claire Siegert You're building a great product but now it's time to sell it. If you're a tech founder aiming for real traction, B2B sales can't be random. You need structure, clarity, and the right message to turn conversations into contracts. In this hands-on workshop, you'll work directly on your own startup and build a practical roadmap to start or professionalize your B2B sales approach. The goal: You...
Find out more »September 2026
Online: Effective tax strategies for growing companies
gate-Academy "Effective Tax Strategies for Growing Companies" Taxes are rarely a topic that excites founders – but incorrect tax decisions can stifle growth and lead to costly tax arrears. In this workshop, Tanja Oswald and Philipp Schlotmann will show you several tax strategies to optimize your tax burden, secure liquidity, and build future-proof structures – so you can focus on what really matters: scaling your business. In this workshop, you will learn how to: • Use taxes as a liquidity lever…
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Online: Holding structures: implementation and advantages for startups
gate-Academy "Holding Structures: Implementation and Benefits for Startups": Workshop in cooperation with KPMG. Are you wondering what advantages a holding structure can offer your startup and how to implement it? Then our next gate-Academy is just right for you. In this online presentation followed by a Q&A session, Christina Rester from KPMG will explain the following topics: In what situations does a holding structure make sense for your startup? What tax advantages does it offer? What legal framework is necessary for implementation? You can find more information here…
Find out more »October 2026
Employee participation: Current trends and new opportunities
gate-Academy "Employee Participation: Current Trends and New Opportunities" in cooperation with KPMG. As a tech founder, are you wondering how to foster innovation and growth with smart participation models? In this online presentation followed by a Q&A session, Dr. Christian Hensel and Manuel Schirmer will give you insights into current topics surrounding employee participation: New tax opportunities through the Future Financing Act; Motives for "genuine" employee equity participation; Common structuring models in practice; Profit participation rights in focus – currently the best form of employee participation? Dr. Christian Hensel, KPMG Law, advises…
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