https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The German government is adding billions of euros into a new fund, and hoping to attract investments worth 100 billion more, in a bid to support new businesses and innovation. https://www.thelocal.de/20251218/germany-fund-launched-to-boost-startups Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:08:55 +0100 germany-fund-launched-to-boost-startups Germany’s startup ecosystem is experiencing strong growth in some new regions as well as established hotspots. So where have the most startups been founded in the last six months? https://www.thelocal.de/20250708/where-in-germany-are-the-most-startups-being-launched Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:18:19 +0200 where-in-germany-are-the-most-startups-being-launched A service designed to deep freeze people after death has already gained its first client in the German capital. But experts warn that there is no current evidence that they can be revived in the future. https://www.thelocal.de/20241115/berlin-startup-will-freeze-your-corpse-for-monthly-fee Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:33:38 +0100 berlin-startup-will-freeze-your-corpse-for-monthly-fee A number of German cities have been rebranded as 'digital hubs' aimed at startups and business who specialise in everything from fintech to e-mobility. But where are the digital hubs - and what can they offer Germany's entrepreneurs? https://www.thelocal.de/20240919/what-startups-should-know-about-germanys-new-digital-hub-cities Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:14:45 +0200 what-startups-should-know-about-germanys-new-digital-hub-cities The German government and private investors have pledged to work together to pour billions of euros into funding for start-ups over the coming years, in a bid to keep young companies from moving abroad. https://www.thelocal.de/20240918/germany-pledges-billions-to-boost-startups Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:53:24 +0200 germany-pledges-billions-to-boost-startups The number of startups founded in Germany rose significantly in the first six months of the year - with two new cities emerging as entrepreneurial hubs. https://www.thelocal.de/20230711/germany-sees-spike-in-new-startups-in-first-half-of-2023 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:17:39 +0200 germany-sees-spike-in-new-startups-in-first-half-of-2023 The number of new businesses being launched in Germany is falling. But a few surprising districts have a lot of entrepreneurial spirit, according to a new study. https://www.thelocal.de/20211012/explained-the-surprising-parts-of-germany-where-new-businesses-are-blooming Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:49:02 +0200 explained-the-surprising-parts-of-germany-where-new-businesses-are-blooming Germany is benefiting from an increasing number of businesses founded by people with migration roots, a study has found. https://www.thelocal.de/20201112/germany-sees-increase-in-number-of-startups-launched-by-people-with-migrant-background Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:05:17 +0100 germany-sees-increase-in-number-of-startups-launched-by-people-with-migrant-background Germany has held on to its top position as the best country in Europe for running a startup company in an annual ranking. https://www.thelocal.de/20200820/germany-named-best-european-country-for-startups-for-second-year-running Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:56:20 +0200 germany-named-best-european-country-for-startups-for-second-year-running The office can be a difficult place to talk about mental health issues, but one Berlin-based startup is trying to change that. https://www.thelocal.de/20200224/meet-evermood-the-platform-promoting-mental-well-being-in-the-workplace Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:42:37 +0100 meet-evermood-the-platform-promoting-mental-well-being-in-the-workplace Berlin has long held the title of Germany’s startup capital. And a new study shows just how many jobs the startup scene has created there. https://www.thelocal.de/20200213/working-in-germany-berlin-startups-create-19000-new-jobs Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:06:49 +0100 working-in-germany-berlin-startups-create-19000-new-jobs New figures from management consultants at Ernst and Young (EY) show that never before has so much money been invested in German startups - with the bulk going to Berlin. https://www.thelocal.de/20200116/german-startups-receive-record Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:54:28 +0100 german-startups-receive-record With a new startup founded every 20 minutes, Berlin boasts one of the world’s healthiest startup ecosystems. The capital hosts fertile ground for ambitious entrepreneurs to propel their ideas into world-changing products. https://www.thelocal.de/20190308/startups-berlin-sexism-problem Fri, 08 Mar 2019 17:56:14 +0100 startups-berlin-sexism-problem Germany is the best country in Europe for startups, according to a new study by a UK-based personal finance site NimbleFins. https://www.thelocal.de/20190219/germany-ranks-as-best-european-country-for-start-ups Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:39:15 +0100 germany-ranks-as-best-european-country-for-start-ups Last year, the price of bitcoin skyrocketed to more than 900% reaching a peak of $20,000 by the end of the year. However, its value has since plummeted, with one bitcoin said to be worth around $6,740. https://www.thelocal.de/20180924/are-berlins-bitcoin-investors-blinded-by-their-enthusiasm Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:22:53 +0200 are-berlins-bitcoin-investors-blinded-by-their-enthusiasm Watch out, Berlin. Construction on a digital centre in the Hanseatic city state is set to start in a few days, attracting big companies and start-ups alike. https://www.thelocal.de/20180503/the-hanseatic-silicon-valley-new-digital-centre-to-be-built-in-hamburg Thu, 03 May 2018 17:59:37 +0200 the-hanseatic-silicon-valley-new-digital-centre-to-be-built-in-hamburg An innovative Munich start-up employs pensioners to bake old-fashioned, traditional cakes. It offers them the opportunity to earn money, feel useful and meet people – and their customers, to enjoy cakes baked with love. https://www.thelocal.de/20180309/the-munich-startup-trying-to-tackle-old-age-loneliness-through-omas-baking Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:06:15 +0100 the-munich-startup-trying-to-tackle-old-age-loneliness-through-omas-baking It has been compared to Silicon Valley and could create 5,000 jobs within less than three years - the LabCampus on the grounds of Munich Airport is being billed as a "blueprint for a city of the future." https://www.thelocal.de/20180309/city-of-the-future-to-be-constructed-at-munich-airport Fri, 09 Mar 2018 13:48:30 +0100 city-of-the-future-to-be-constructed-at-munich-airport Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen addressed the need for startup founders in the German armed forces on Thursday - the eve of the Munich Security Conference (MSC). https://www.thelocal.de/20180216/innovation-and-creativity-german-army-in-need-of-startup-founders Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:50:12 +0100 innovation-and-creativity-german-army-in-need-of-startup-founders When it comes to spending the digital currency Bitcoin, it seems Berliners have been on trend longer than the rest of Europe. https://www.thelocal.de/20180123/why-berlin-remains-the-bitcoin-capital-of-europe-in-2018 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:28:56 +0100 why-berlin-remains-the-bitcoin-capital-of-europe-in-2018