Empowering Europe's Ecosystem Leaders
Empowering Europe's Ecosystem Leaders
Your founders deserve Europe's strongest ecosystem support.
That’s why we created Rise & Scale, the European conference for ecosystem leaders.
Prof. Matthias Notz
Global CEO, Start2 Group
Why Rise & Scale
Strenghtening your Verticals
Map the key actors shaping your industry verticals and align networks and resources to build stronger startup offerings. Co-create the critical mass needed for impactful industry collaboration.
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Crafting Sustainable Business Models
Move your hub beyond public funding. Join a conversation with peers who successfully created lasting financial models through equity, infrastructure, consulting, and partnership approaches.
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Sharing Unforgettable Memories
Conclude the day with a memorable shared Berlin moment (our surprise!) that celebrates collaboration and reinforces the spirit of Rise & Scale.
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Building a European Community
Expand your European network and position your institution on the European stage. Exchange best practices in nurturing scaleup communities, co-create programs, and unlock consortium opportunities.
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Building a European Community
Expand your European network and position your institution on the European stage. Exchange best practices in nurturing scaleup communities, co-create programs, and unlock consortium opportunities.
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Ecosystem Leaders
If you are Creating Europe’s Tech Future, this event is for you!
Organizations and Hubs
Founders Turned Enablers
Public Sector and Policy Makers
If you’re a founder or part of an emerging ecosystem, we’d be happy to support your participation.
Aymeric Penven
Director | HEC Paris Deep Tech Center
Mikkel Sørensen
CEO | DTU SkyFactory
Founder & President |
Startup Genome
Marc Penzel
Thomas Klem Andersen
Managing Director | Deep Tech Alliance
Michael Langguth
Founding Partner | Carbon13
Prof. Matthias Notz
CEO | Start2Group
Managing Director |
Humboldt-Innovation
Volker Hofmann
Bart Deweer
Partnership Lead Love Tomorrow & The Impact Circle
Anna Krzyzanowska
Adviser Directorate General for R&I | European Commission
Mirko Tadic
Venture Program Manager | 28DIGITAL
COO & Co-Founder | Deep Tech Momentum
Isabelle Simon
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Agenda
13:30 - 13:40
Opening & Welcome
13:40 - 14:10
Ecosystem Bingo
Building Startup Communities: Impulses from Europe's Best Practices
14:10 - 15:10
15:10 - 16:00
Refresh & Connect: Flying Buffet & Guided Networking
Coffee, Flying Buffet & Curated Networking
Connecting Roundtables
16:00 - 17:00
AI, Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing, Mobility, Climate Tech, Life Sciences, Future Computing, Security & Dual Use, Fin Tech
Program Management, Alumni & Mentor Community, Investor Activation
Evening Dinner Reception
19:00
17:00 - 17:30
Refreshment Break
17:30 - 18:35
Europe's leading ecosystem builders share best practices and key learnings around: Equity Funds, Infrastructure, Consulting, and Corporate Partnerships
Boosting Your Business Model
18:30 - 19:00
Closing Remarks
We are not talking ecosystems.
We are powering them.
Join ecosystem leaders from across Europe to collaborate, co-create, and scale impact.
Marina Plietsch
Manager Special Growth Projects
If you’re a founder or part of an emerging ecosystem, we’d be happy to support your participation.
Please reach out to us for a sponsored seat.
Aftermovie
Rise & Scale 2025
Agenda
14:10
Building Startup Communities from Europe's Best Practices
15:10
Refresh & Connect: Coffee, Flying Buffet, and Curated Networking
16:00
Connecting Roundtables
AI, Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing, Mobility, Climate Tech, Life Sciences, Future Computing, Security & Dual Use, Fin Tech
Program Management, Alumni & Mentor Community, Investor Activation
17:00
Refreshment Break
17:30
Boosting Your Business Model
Europe's leading ecosystem builders share best practices and key learnings around:
Equity Funds, Infrastructure, Consulting, Corporate Partnership
18:35
Closing Remarks
19:00
Evening Dinner Reception
13:30
Opening & Welcome
13:40
Ecosystem Bingo
Ecosystem Leaders
If you are Creating Europe’s Tech Future, this event is for you!
Organizations and Hubs
Founders Turned Enablers
Public Sector and Policy Makers
If you’re a founder or part of an emerging ecosystem, we’d be happy to support your participation.
Join Us to:
Expand your strategic network with senior executives from European startup hubs
Refine your hub's offerings across verticals and key operational topics
Boost your organization with inspiration on different financial business models
Building a European Community
Expand your European network and position your institution on the European stage. Exchange best practices in nurturing scaleup communities, co-create programs, and unlock consortium opportunities.
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CPO | Start2Group
Marius Rosenberg
Meet our
Speakers