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de:hub Initiative
The de:hub Initiative is a project by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, connecting startups, SMEs, corporations, and research institutions through a network of 25 digital innovation hubs across Germany.
Overview
What de:hub Initiative does
What de:hub Initiative is
The de:hub Initiative is a project by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, connecting startups, SMEs, corporations, and research institutions through a network of 25 digital innovation hubs across Germany.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2017
- Approximate age
- About 9 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 2, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
de:hub Initiative as a community
Community overview
The de:hub Initiative is a program established by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWE) to foster innovation and collaboration between startups, established companies, and research institutions. It was founded to enhance Germany's position as a leading digital ecosystem and consists of 25 hubs across the country, each focusing on different sectors and technologies.
Community focus
The de:hub Initiative invests in various sectors including logistics, smart manufacturing, agrifood, green technology, fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and health. It aims to support startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their digital transformation and internationalization efforts. The initiative provides access to resources, networks, and expertise to facilitate innovation and growth.
Member value
Members gain access to resources, networks, and expertise to support their innovation and growth efforts. The initiative connects startups with established companies and research institutions, enhancing collaboration and opportunities for digital transformation.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 1,000
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- April 15, 2026
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators · Students
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and accelerator
- Selection criteria
- open
Community activity
Events and activity
The de:hub Initiative organizes numerous events, including the FIBE Festival, a networking event focused on the intersection of traditional banking and fintech, scheduled for April 15-16, 2026, in Berlin, and the Hannover Messe, a major industrial fair taking place from April 20-24, 2026, showcasing innovations across various sectors.
Notable members
The de:hub Initiative connects with over 1,000 startups across its hubs, including notable startups such as inContAlert, System Akvile, and Sensit.
Common questions
What to know about de:hub Initiative
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Last reviewed
April 2, 2026
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