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Startup Week is where visionary game-changers, the most innovative minds, and the brightest companies come together to create something extraordinary: igniting ideas that will shape tomorrow.

For one week, a thriving community of dreamers, doers, and disruptors unites to share knowledge, spark inspiration, and elevate each other to new heights. The energy here is unlike anything you’ve experienced.

It’s a bold, thriving environment where innovation isn’t just encouraged. It’s inevitable.

This is where connections happen, opportunities unfold, and the entrepreneurial spirit thrives. From founders to investors, every conversation, every workshop, every event is designed to propel you forward, break barriers, and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re here to learn, collaborate, or create, every moment is an opportunity to elevate your journey.

From disruptive tech to groundbreaking opportunities, Startup Week is about accelerating the next big idea, founding new startups, and leaving your legacy.

Visionaries. Game Changers. Speakers Who Inspire.

Prof. Dr. Peter Gentsch
Serial Entrepreneur, Scientist and Investor
@ FTF 2024

Dr. Jan Goetz
CEO & Co-Founder at IQM Quantum Computers
@ FTF 2024

Anders Indset
Economic Philosopher, Author and Visionary
@ FTF 2024

Reinhold Messner
Mountaineer and
Adventurer

@ FTF 2024

Tijen Onaran
Entrepreneur and
Investor

@ FTF 2024

Christiane Underberg
Enterpreneur at Semper idem Underberg AG
@ DAY ONE 2024

Unlock Innovation. Get Inspired by the Most Visionary Speakers and Dive into the Future of Tech.

Visionaries. Game Changers. Speakers Who Inspire.

Prof. Dr. Peter Gentsch
Serial Entrepreneur, Scientist and Investor
@ FTF 2024

Dr. Jan Goetz
CEO & Co-Founder at IQM Quantum Computers
@ FTF 2024

Anders Indset
Economic Philosopher, Author and Visionary
@ FTF 2024

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Reinhold Messner
Mountaineer and
Adventurer

@ FTF 2024

Tijen Onaran
Entrepreneur and
Investor

@ FTF 2024

Christiane Underberg
Enterpreneur at Semper idem Underberg AG
@ DAY ONE 2024

Unlock Innovation. Get Inspired by the Most Visionary Speakers and Dive into the Future of Tech.

Here’s Why Everyone Has Been Part of Startup Week for 10 Years.

Startups

Join a Thriving Community of Like-Minded, High-Caliber Entrepreneurs to Accelerate Your Startup Fast.

  1. Connect with Investors & Mentors
  2. Gain Game-Changing Insights
  3. Get Inspired, Get Funded, Get Going

Investors

Be the First to Spot Game-Changing Ideas and Meet the Visionary Entrepreneurs Behind Them.

  1. Uncover High-Growth Opportunities
  2. Expand Your Network
  3. Be Part of Startup Success Stories

Corporates

Find the Next Big Thing, Stay Ahead of Disruptive Tech, and Partner with Startups to Fuel Your Innovation Strategy.

  1. Discover Emerging Tech & Trends
  2. Find Your Next Collaboration
  3. Redefine the Way You See Innovation

»If you're looking for great connections and genuine exchange, this is the place to be!«

»Nowhere else have I met so many inspiring founders, experts, and doers in such a relaxed setting. One moment you're in an inspiring talk, the next you're having a casual chat over coffee – and suddenly, ideas start sparking. If you're looking for great connections and genuine exchange, this is the place to be!«

Dominik Anczok

Managing Director at Subworx GmbH

»A fantastic platform for exchange between founders, corporates, and investors.«

»The Startup Week Düsseldorf is a fantastic platform for exchange between founders, corporates, and investors. It offers not only inspiration but also concrete business opportunities – as our participation in the Day One Venture Night and the BCG Rooftop Pitch has shown. These formats provide startups with valuable visibility and direct feedback from potential customers and investors. Anyone looking to make an impact in the startup scene should not miss this opportunity!«

Felicia Mundhenke

CEO & Founder Consalio GmbH

»The perfect mix of inspiration, knowledge and valuable contacts.«

»Startup Week Düsseldorf is the perfect mix of inspiration, knowledge and valuable contacts - whether as a visitor or organizer. Here, concentrated startup energy meets real doers, you learn from the best, gain valuable experience and strategically expand your network. And all this in an atmosphere that is not only instructive, but also incredibly inspiring!«

Rolf Fellmann

Board member Angel Engine e.V.

»Besides the fact that Startup Week is always a blast, it has helped us tremendously.«

»Besides the fact that Startup Week is always a blast, it has helped us tremendously in three key areas every year: connecting with people and building a strong network, learning exciting insights across different fields, and staying up to date on what's happening in the startup world and the economy. With so many events, there’s something for everyone and every business—so big recommendation: Don’t miss out!«

Stefan Ekimov

Co-Founder & CEO netsome

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»Collaboration is not just a success factor, but a necessity for progress – for both startups and corporates. Thank you, Düsseldorf! Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of Startup Week and the 1st birthday of the ERGO ScaleHub in partnership with the City of Düsseldorf and TechHub.K67. We grow together.«

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Head of Innovation &
Digital Transformation

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