New Connections, New Markets – German-Finnish Networking Afternoon at A Grid
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Looking to connect with innovative German startups and explore new business opportunities? Join us at A Grid for a relaxed networking afternoon with 13 startups and technology companies from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, visiting Helsinki for Slush.
Meet the founders, hear their pitches and discover new technologies and business ideas in AI, robotics, quantum computing, industrial technologies, energy and sustainability. Whether you are looking for potential business partners, interested in exploring the German market or simply curious about the latest innovations, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas and build new connections.
With its strong industrial base, established business networks and dynamic innovation ecosystem, NRW offers interesting opportunities for Finnish startups and companies looking to expand into Germany and develop new international partnerships.
Join us for a light lunch, coffee, startup pitches and informal networking – a perfect opportunity to kick off Slush Day 0 and make new connections!
Event programme
12:15 – 12:30 | Arrival, light lunch & networking
12:30 – 12:35 | Welcome remarks, Yazmin Stoffer, Senior Manager Foreign Market Entry, International Trade, NRW.Global Business GmbH
12:35 – 14:30 | Startup pitches – meet the participating startups from NRW
14:30 | Closing remarks & end of event
About the organisers
The event is organised by NRW.Global Business, the trade and investment agency of North Rhine-Westphalia, together with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Dortmund and the German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce.
Registration
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Places are limited, so please register by 11 November 2026.
Questions? Please contact:
Sophia Beckord, German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce
sophia.beckord@dfhk.fi, +358 50 349 7329