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01.07.2022

Start Alliance

Helping ideas to spread faster

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Start Alliance was initiated in 2015. Our international network of cities supports fast growing businesses in going international, connects them to mature ecosystems worldwide, with special attention to the SDGs.

We want to strengthen the connection & collaboration between our ecosystems, to open doors for startups in the framework of their internationalization strategy, identify those who are ready to scale and settle in new markets.

Our programs are intended for scale ups and startups ready to grow beyond their home market.

Cities

Start Alliance aims to build a network of startup minded cities that cover every need for the startups deriving from those cities. Starting in 2015 by Berlin Partner for Business and Technology, 6 cities were the founding partners of this network: Berlin, London, New York, Paris, Shanghai and Tel Aviv.

Now 9 cities form the Start Alliance City Network: 

  • Beijing
  • Berlin
  • Dubai
  • London
  • New York
  • Paris
  • Shanghai
  • Tel Aviv
  • Vienna
Panel at Berlin booth at VivaTech 2022 in Paris with Paris & Co
Panel at Berlin booth at VivaTech 2022 in Paris with Paris & Co

Programs

Our programs are dedicated to startups that:

  • are beyond their idea phase and have at least a prototype of their product
  • are looking for international cooperation partners or
  • would like to expand and enter new markets or
  • are rising capital internationally or
  • are recruiting internationally.
Panel at Startup Night Berlin with London & Partners
Panel at Startup Night Berlin with London & Partners

Check out our website and see what our network can offer currently! www.start-alliance.com


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Why should you start a business in Berlin?

Welcome to Berlin – the vibrant city in the heart of Europe! Berlin attracts businesses and startups from every sector. Science, research, and creative industries also love Berlin. True innovators enjoy living and working in Berlin, as the conditions for setting up a company in the city are outstanding.

Infrastructure

Berlin offers the ideal infrastructure for setting up a company. The city’s new international airport makes Berlin quicker and easier to reach than ever from all over Europe and the world. Berlin’s public transport network is extensive and excellent. Office space is plentiful and rents are still lower than in most European capitals. And if you just want to test the waters, few cities have as many co-working spaces as Berlin.

>> Berlin – Heart of Europe

Innovative Industries

In Berlin, you can join networks and discover businesses in all the key innovative industries, including high tech, healthcare, life sciences, service economy, mobility, and logistics. There is also plenty of potential for rewarding and conducive partnerships with research facilities and other institutions and organisations in Berlin.

>> Doing Business in Berlin

Starting Out and Scaling Up

Feel the spirit of entrepreneurship in Berlin! Berlin startups such as Zalando, DaWanda, and ImmobilienScout24 are major influencers in the German market, and venture builders like Rocket Internet and Project A are also located in Berlin. Accelerators and incubators exist at every level and for almost any sector.

>> Starting up in Berlin

Research & Science

Berlin is the capital for researchers and scientists in Europe. You’ll find research on the hottest topics in fields like bio technology, medicine, communication technology, photonics, mobility and transport, and more, carried out by top-level experts at universities and institutions of world renown.

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Living in Berlin

Finally, the large pool of highly skilled specialists from all over the world is a key reason to locate a company in Berlin. Thanks to the relatively low cost of living and vibrant cultural scenes, Berlin attracts many highly talented people – which directly benefits businesses in the city.

>> Life in Berlin

A growing German economy – good for entrepreneurs and investors

GDP growth is high and unemployment is low. A large market with consumers who like to spend. It's a great time for investments and market entry in Germany. Reason-Why.Berlin offers useful information on the German economy and various aspects of building business in Berlin.