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Gender gap in start-ups is shrinking - GEM
The start-up rate for women in Germany has reached a new high of 8.5 percent and the gender gap in business start-ups continues to shrink.

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New report shows: Switzerland leads the world in per capita deep tech investment
Swiss deep tech ecosystem creates over 100 billion dollars in enterprise value

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KfW Research expects growth spurt for 2026
KfW Research expects real GDP growth of 1.0% for 2026. Government investment and reforms could bring about a turnaround.

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KfW Research: Solid start to the year for the German venture capital market
Fresh capital for German start-ups: KfW Research reports EUR 1.6 billion in the first quarter - with a growing share of early-stage financing.

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Female Founders Monitor 2025
Only 19% of startup founders in Germany are women - and the proportion has actually fallen recently. The Female Founders Monitor 2025 sheds light on the causes and shows how more women can be attracted to...

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Germany remains the leader in patent applications in Europe
Patent Index 2024: Germany consolidates its position as innovation leader. Siemens is the second largest patent applicant worldwide.

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GreenTech Monitor 2025: German startups are driving the green transformation
GreenTech start-ups are driving Germany's transformation. With 3,000 active companies, the market is growing, but financing remains a challenge.

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Bitkom Research study: AI is establishing itself in the world of work
A recent Bitkom Research study shows that freelancers are increasingly relying on AI tools. However, despite technological advances, creativity remains a core human skill.

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Start-up radar 2025 of the Stifterverband
More start-ups from universities. More and more universities are focusing on promoting start-ups. Universities in Munich, Bayreuth and Leipzig are particularly successful.

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Venture capital sentiment clouds over
The business climate index for venture capitalists falls slightly in the fourth quarter of 2024 Positive: fundraising is becoming easier and the willingness to invest is increasing.
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