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 »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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