The digital tour, which wants to connect startups with key players in the business environment of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and present the advantages of choosing this location to start a business, is the main driver of Start.up! German Tour 2024.
Since 2017, more than 432 startups have participated in this activity. The entire program includes 4 phases with specific programs and actions. Czech startups have the chance to apply until January 31, 2024.
January 2024 will be marked by the #Exploring phase. It includes nine webinars aimed at providing startups with information about North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and its industries, including information on how to do business successfully in Germany and NRW.
The #Challenging phase is a pre-competition consisting of five regional pitch competitions in America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, in which nominated startups will participate, which are selected by the Czech-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. If placed among the top 15, this startup will get the opportunity to participate in the last phase of the program directly in Germany and at the same time become a finalist of The Grand Final. Here, on April 23, 2024, the best startups will have the opportunity to fight in front of a jury for the first three places, the winners of which will share EUR 15,000.
In the days 14.–16. April 2024, the main program of the #Connecting phase, which is the heart of the Start.up project, will then take place online! Germany Tour. Reverse pitches, matchmaking and interviews will provide startups with an environment to get to know interesting companies, investors and institutions.
Only the winners of the second stage can physically participate in the #Extending phase. This part of the program is aimed at expanding the experience associated with market access, cooperation in technological clusters or the search for a suitable industrial partner and investor.
