Cross-border innovation is a luxury as well as a necessity today and especially in the dynamic startup ecosystems of India and Germany. Start2 Group has recognized the need and lately hosted Start2 Bridge: India and Germany – Building Corporate-Startup Alliances. It was a landmark event that united thought leaders, entrepreneurs and industry pioneers. The main aim was to spark partnerships and mutual growth across continents.
India’s tech hub met Germany’s expertise at the event. Some of the key players were Surya Kant, Program Director at MeitY Startup Hub, Yamini Bhushan Pandey of the IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Center, and Surya Khurana, Managing Director of FlixBus India. The European counterparts were Lee Lee Ong from Hamburg Invest. The stage was set for exchange and voices from both ecosystems discussed shared challenges and potential of collaborative innovation.
Startups have the power to transcend borders and redefine industries in today’s globalized world. The initiative of Start2 Group aims to create a launchpad for the companies. It is to bring together emerging Indian talent and German know-how to address pressing issues across industries. Founder and CEO of Start2 Group Asia, Claus J. Karthe, said that collaboration between startups and corporations is essential for innovation today and they are focused on bridging ecosystems as well as creating opportunities for growth by connecting startups, corporate and the public sector of course.
The unique partnership allows each participating startup to present its cutting-edge solutions to a network of global investors, corporate stakeholders and thought leaders.
The Start2 Group promises to sustain momentum through initiatives like Start2 GoGlobal and Open Innovation. It is empowering startups to expand internationally while equipping corporations with the innovative solutions. The group has a legacy of scaling thousands of startups and its approach reflects a belief that true innovation flourishes when ecosystems connect.
