27–31 October
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A bridge between Italy’s innovation and Germany’s market
The Global Start Up Program Berlin 2025 is a four-week launch pad that supports Italian founders on their journey into the German market. Based on a dedicated program format conceived and developed by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), and implemented by Impact Hub Berlin and Feedel Ventures, the program combines expert-led masterclasses, individual coaching, corporate visits, and community networking.
It connects startups with mentors, investors, and partners, helping them adapt their business model, validate their product, and build sustainable partnerships in Germany’s thriving innovation ecosystem.
Covering business models, sales, fundraising, and storytelling.
Personalised sessions focused on strategy, product, and scaling.
Guidance from experienced founders and investors.
Access to legal, financial, and investor specialists.
Exploring how German companies drive innovation.
Connecting the Italian cohort with Berlin’s impact ecosystem.
Programme Goals
Equip founders with tools, knowledge,
and networks to expand their business internationally.
Support the localization of products, services,
and communication for the German market.
Facilitate access to investors, corporates,
and mentors active in Germany’s innovation scene.
Strengthen cross-border collaboration between
Italy’s startup ecosystem and Germany’s venture community.
Join the GSUP founders and coaches during our open sessions in Berlin
Pitch & Pizza Night — Thursday, 14 November 2025
Italian startups take the stage in Berlin! Join us for pitches, Q&A, networking, and free pizza.
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Need for Speed GSUP Edition — Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Connect with other changemakers through a 30 min speed networking + casual networking event. Get a drink, have fun, leave inspired!
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Final Demo Day — Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Join us to discover 8 ventures scaling their impact from Italy to Germany.
Sign UpStructure & Timeline
Week 0
3–7 November
German Market & Business Culture · Business Model Workshop · Legal & Tax Framework Week 1
3–7 November
German Market & Business Culture · Business Model Workshop · Legal & Tax Framework
Week 2
10–14 November
Funding Strategies & B2B Sales Masterclasses
🍕 Pitch & Pizza Night – open to the public (Eventbrite link will be added)
17–21 November
Product Strategy: Italy vs Germany · Go-to-Market for German clients
Company Visits: Vinted · REWE Digital Week 3
17–21 November
Product Strategy: Italy vs Germany · Go-to-Market for German clients
Company Visits: Vinted · REWE Digital
Week 4
24–28 November
Pitch practice · Networking & scale-up culture
🎤 Final Demo Day – open to the public (Eventbrite link will be added)
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Thanks to Feedel Ventures’ experience as an Italian startup studio with a dual presence in Italy and Berlin, they bring deep insight into the Italian startup ecosystem, the key differences between the Italian and German markets and the common challenges Italian startups face when entering Germany.
Thanks to Impact Hub’s long lasting presence in the German startup ecosystem, they bring an understanding of the local market’s operational dynamics and characteristics, as well as a solid local network of experienced mentors, German corporate representatives and industry experts, certified executive coaches and investors.
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The Italian Trade Agency – ITA is the Governmental Agency which supports the business development of Italian companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy.
With a motivated and modern organisation and a widespread network of 87 Offices in 74 foreign countries, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized enterprises. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world.
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), the Italian Trade Agency works together with business organizations and other public and private entities.
To support Italian innovation and startups, the Italian Trade Agency organizes a wide range of initiatives worldwide, such as participation in leading tech and startup fairs, bilateral workshops, and missions of founders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders to the main innovation events in Italy.
Within this framework, ITA also runs its flagship Global Start Up Program (GSUP): The Global Start Up Program (GSUP) is ITA’s international acceleration initiative for innovative Italian startups. Over an intensive four-week track in leading global hubs, selected founders work with top accelerators, receiving mentoring, market access, and curated matchmaking with investors and corporates—culminating in dedicated pitch and visibility opportunities. The program helps startups validate their solutions, scale internationally, and build strategic partnerships and capital access.