​German-Indian Startup Connector 2026

​The German-Indian Startup Connector brings a selected cohort of top category-defining Series A and B ventures into direct engagement with institutional investors, venture capital firms, corporate innovation leaders and industry decision-makers.

​Developed in partnership with Start2 Group and Plug and Play, the programme is designed to move beyond conventional startup showcases. Through curated pitches, targeted matchmaking and focused commercial conversations, participating ventures will explore tangible pathways to funding, corporate pilots, strategic procurement and cross-border expansion.

​Strategic Sectors

• ​Defence & Aerospace

• ​Applied AI & Robotics

• ​New Energy & Environment

• ​HealthTech

​What to Expect

• ​Curated startup pitches before investors and corporate leaders

• ​One-to-one investor and industry matchmaking

• ​Corporate pilot and procurement conversations

• ​Cross-border market-entry opportunities

• ​Engagement with founders, venture capital firms and innovation leaders

• ​Strategic exchange across the German-Indian technology ecosystem

​Who Should Participate?

​Startups

​Series A and B ventures with validated technologies, scalable business models and a clear ambition to expand through investment, enterprise partnerships or international market access.

​Investors and Industry Leaders

​Venture capital firms, institutional investors, corporate innovation teams, technology scouts, procurement leaders and industry executives seeking high-potential ventures and emerging technologies.

​Participation

​Startup participation is curated and subject to review and selection. Investors, corporate leaders and ecosystem partners may register their interest to participate in the programme.

​Apply to Participate