Web 2.0 in the Capital Region
Thanks to its modern infrastructure, the low cost of living and a wide array of training and education opportunities as well as research institutions, Germany's capital is an ideal location for Web 2.0 innovation.
Companies in the Capital Region
Companies in the Capital Region
More innovative internet companies are founded in Berlin than in any other city in Germany.
E-Commerce Adventures like Zalando, mirapodo, brands4friends, reBuy, momox und MisterSpex are located in Berlin, as well as 6Wunderkinder, Gidsy, Soundcloud und Amen.
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Events
The German internet capital is host to the largest number of web-related events in Germany, which bring together the most innovative and successful players and companies of this dynamic sector.
Berlin Web Week
Weekly summary of all web events in Berlin
Internet: www.berlinwebweek.de
Some of the various weekly, monthly or quarterly events:
Online Marketing Lounge
Quarterly meeting and knowledge sharing forum with a friendly, open atmosphere
Internet: www.online-marketing-lounge.de
Lunch 2.0
Lunch meeting that moves to a new city each month
Internet: www.lunch20.com
Venture Lounge
Occasional meeting among investors, entrepreneurs and consultants that takes place in various cities
Internet: www.venture-lounge.de
Venture Capital Firms in Berlin Funding Start-Ups
Support for Entrepreneurs
A wide array of private and public technology centers and business incubators are available to support you as you launch a startup or move your business to Berlin. Berlin Partner GmbH will provide you with comprehensive support in all your planning and will bring you in contact with suitable business incubators.
Outreach Centers for Entrepreneurs
The following outreach centers will provide you with information about founding a business.
Existenzgründer-Institut
The entrepreneurs’ institute is a key point of contact providing information about all aspects of launching your company
Internet: www.existenzgruender-institut.de
ADT-Online
German Association of Innovation, Technology and Business Incubation Centers (Bundesverband deutscher Innovations-, Technologie- und Gründerzentren e.V.)
Internet: www.adt-online.de
BerlinStartup
Comprehensive information about founding an internet-based company
Internet: www.berlinstartup.de
Amaveo.de
Assistance with developing your business plan, securing funding and financing and consultation for entrepreneurs
Internet: www.amaveo.de
BMWI
The Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
(Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie)
is a valuable point of contact for information
(Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie)
is a valuable point of contact for information
Internet: www.bmwi.de
Investitionsbank Berlin
Comprehensive database of information and downloads, providing information about programs promoting the regional economy, points of contact for entrepreneurs and a guide for starting up an enterprise
Internet: www.ibb.de
IZBM Innovations-Zentrum Berlin Management GmbH
The Innovation Center Berlin Management GmbH provides services directed at entrepreneurs and spin-offs from universities of applied sciences, research universities and existing companies
Internet: www.izbm.de
TCC Berlin Technologie Coaching Center GmbH
General services for entrepreneurs, preparation for meetings with banks, assistance in developing sustainable business plans and support in liquidity planning
Internet: www.tcc-berlin.de
Networks
Networks lend comprehensive support to new companies in every phase of the establishment process, also after they have been launched.
Existenzgründer-Institut
The entrepreneurs’ institute offers a network for innovative and growth-oriented companies
Internet: www.existenzgruender-institut.de
Business Angels Club
The association in Berlin-Brandenburg contributes its experience, contacts and capital to assist startups
Internet: www.business-angels-berlin.de
Berlin Startup
Portal for comprehensive information and contacts
Internet: www.berlinstartup.de
Businessplan-Competition
The competition centers on your idea for a new business, the business plan you develop for it and the founding of your own company in Berlin
Internet: www.b-p-w.de
Consultation on Funding
The following expert partners will help you address issues related to securing financing for your startup company.
BBB Bürgschaftsbank Berlin-Brandenburg
Consultation regarding loans and securitization of financing for small to mid-sized companies
Internet: www.buergschaftsbank-berlin.de
KfW Bankengruppe
Tailored, transparent equity finance products for small- to mid-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs for business start-ups, technology-oriented companies and established SME's
Internet: www.kfw.de
LandesBank Berlin
Personal, customized consultation on financing the launch of your new business
Internet: www.lbb.de
Investitionsbank Berlin
Assistance with securing financing in establishing a new business and an internet portal that allows you to search for subsidy programs (Förderfinder)
Internet: www.investitionsbank.de
InvestitionsBank des Landes Brandenburg
Support for entrepreneurs in the form of a broad spectrum of subsidy programs tailored to a company’s specific needs and equity financing
Internet: www.ilb.de
MBG Berlin-Brandenburg
Support and consultation for the founding of innovative, technology-oriented small- to mid-sized companies
URL: http://www.businesslocationcenter.de/en/B/iii/1/seite0.jsp