A project by Bayern Innovativ and BayStartUP

We create collaborations between SMEs and start-ups to successfully create something new. The pilot project Kooperation Mittelstand & Start-ups is carried out by Bayern Innovativ and BayStartUP and is initiated and funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy (StMWi).  Join in!

Keyvisual Mittelstand Startup Kooperation 2024

Whether it's recruiting skilled workers, optimizing processes or using new technologies: There is a lot to do in the SME sector. Have you ever thought about tackling these tasks together with up-and-coming young companies? Bavarian start-ups offer creative, state-of-the-art solutions - including for your specific requirements.

If you are curious to get in touch with start-ups and benefit from their dynamism, then you have come to the right place. As a medium-sized company, we can help you find the ideal partner and develop new technologies together.

  • Visit our B2B Demo Day on June 5, 2024 in Munich and talk to 20 start-ups.
  • We will identify suitable start-ups from Bavaria based on your needs. Personally and free of charge. Are you interested? Contact us.
  • Would you like to join our network as a start-up? Then please get in touch by e-mail!

Seize growth opportunities

How your company can benefit from the pilot project Kooperation Mittelstand & Start-ups:

  • Targeted and individualized matching of start-ups and SMEs
  • Customized offers for successful cooperation projects
  • Making technological start-up innovations visible and usable for established companies 
  • Personal exchange enables transparency in entrepreneurial challenges 
  • Collaboration processes accompanied by experts 

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Added value for SMEs

New technologies and technology transfer for SMEs

  • Get to know innovative and efficient start-ups that offer solutions for your specific technical challenges
  • Increase your efficiency and improve your processes
  • Secure access to new technologies and remain competitive 
  • Discover new partners in product and process development
by collaborating with start-ups.

Contact us

Anja Groß
Gunnar Hagemann
Lisa Brouer
Dr. Viktor Becher

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