DigiTech
Berlin offers outstanding conditions for companies in the digital economy – this is where global tech players, startups and leading research connect.
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Berlin is one of Europe's leading hubs for digital technologies. Here, global talent, innovative startups, renowned research institutions and established companies come together to shape the digital future. They create a robust ecosystem for growth and entrepreneurial dynamism, where new technologies are quickly put into practice. The digital economy accounts for nearly a quarter of Berlin's economic growth, and two new digital companies are founded in the capital every day.
(Source: Investitionsbank Berlin, Berlin aktuell - Digitalwirtschaft, 2026; figures for 2024, * for 2023)
Why Berlin?
„Berlin offers a unique blend of innovative spirit, international talent and a vibrant startup scene. The city is a magnet for creative minds who work together to find new solutions. Add to that the outstanding technological infrastructure and the support provided by networks and investors – this makes Berlin one of the best locations for digital technologies in Europe.“
At a glance
- Home to major international companies such as Telekom, Cisco, Siemens, IBM, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, eBay, <epam>
- Significant Potential for Information Technology Professionals in Germany
- Strong Initiatives and Networks: SIBB e. V., BITKoM, media:net Berlin Brandenburg, Xinnovations
- Home to IFA, the world's largest consumer electronics trade show and a major gathering place for the digital industry, featuring major events such as the re:publica, WeAreDevelopers, Tech Open Air
- An attractive test market for developments in the DigiTech industry
- Four universities and eleven colleges offering a wide range of IT, media, and communication-related degree programs
- Close cooperation between science and industry in over 70 non-university research centers
- Startup Hub, including the Gaming industry, social media, IT, and mobile business
- Attractive funding opportunities and special funding programs
Digital technologies and disciplines
- Artificial intelligence
- Blockchain
- Immersive technologies
- Security with IT / IT security
- 5G
- Usability & Design
- Data Management: Geo-Data, Smart Data, Big Data, Fast Data
- Digital Transformation: Industry 4.0, Smart City
- Open IT: Open Data, Open Access, Open Standards
(Sources: Berlin Partner Annual Report, IHK Berlin)
Many of these innovation fields are managed on a cross-state basis by the cluster management team in the ICT, Media, and Creative Industries Cluster.
Berlin is an ideal location for the digital technology industry
Leading companies operate research and development centers for digital technologies in Berlin and are setting new standards – such as Siemens with its innovation campus for urban technologies Siemensstadt Square or Volkswagen, which is working on connected mobility solutions in Berlin. Even companies whose core business is not digital are specifically leveraging the capital city’s innovative strength to transform their business models, such as Mercedes-Benz with the Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus, a research center for connected mobility and software solutions.
Berlin's digital industry stands out for its openness, dynamism and vibrant event scene. International tech events offer ideal opportunities for exchange and networking – for newcomers as well as experienced experts. Events such as the TOA Festival or GITEX bring together visionary minds from all over the world. Complemented by strong networks such as the Digital Hub Initiative and coworking spaces like betahaus or CIC, Berlin offers ideal platforms for the exchange of ideas and ongoing collaboration.
