Born Global Startup Festival 2025: Empowering Internationals to Create Startups in Germany

Are you an international student, researcher, or graduate interested in starting your own business or working as a freelancer in Germany? Looking for inspiration, funding opportunities, or ways to grow your professional network?

Then don’t miss the Born Global Startup Festival 2025 — a dynamic event designed to support internationals from all backgrounds as they take their first steps into Germany’s startup world.

Program Highlights:

We’ve enriched this year’s festival with inspiring success stories from international founders, essential insights into Germany’s dynamic business landscape, and hands-on workshops to help you turn your business ideas into reality!

• Inspirational Talks & Panel Discussion with International Founders: Hear real stories from international founders who have successfully built their companies in Germany — including the challenges they faced and their key recommendations for aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Info Shot: Trends & Business Opportunities 2025–2026: Discover startup trends, funding programs, and emerging opportunities for internationals in the German innovation landscape.
• Hands-on Workshops (run in parallel): 1. Beyond the Research Contract: Future Funding – Hacks, Strategies & New Horizons, 2. Quick Validation of Your Business Idea / Pitch Training, and 3. Using AI for Market Research
• Evening Networking & Summer Celebration: End the day with a networking night with good music, food, drinks, and meaningful conversations. A perfect opportunity to celebrate our diverse international community and spark future collaborations!

Get ready to get inspired, connect, learn, and launch!

• When: 17 June 2025, 16:30 – 22:00
  Where: Plagwitzer Markthalle, Markranstädter Str. 8, 04229 Leipzig
  Ready to join? Register for FREE: https://born-global-startup-festival.bitrix24.site/