Crafting novel business blueprint: Contribute your ideas immediately!

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWK) has initiated a stakeholder process for a new startup and scaleup strategy, inviting proposals from founders, investors, and experts until September 8, 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance the framework conditions for young companies in Germany and boost the international visibility of "Made in Germany" innovations, ultimately enhancing the competitiveness of the economy.

The process began on August 12, 2025, with the BMWK inviting feedback from the community through an online survey. After the summer break, this feedback will be utilised in thematic workshops to further develop the startup strategy. The goal is to swiftly improve conditions for startups and scaleups, making them more practical and implementable in the short term.

Discussed topics within this strategy include financing conditions for startups in Germany and the potential introduction of a digital platform for founding startups within 24 hours. The Munich startup community, in particular, has the opportunity to actively shape key aspects of the strategy, as the focus will be on key questions that encourage participants to evaluate location factors.

The German government's aim is to quickly improve conditions for startups and scaleups, recognising that those who work daily on the opportunities and challenges facing young companies know the needs best. The projects outlined in the coalition agreement will be combined with practical ideas from the community to create a comprehensive and effective strategy.

By engaging with the community, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy aims to develop a proposal for the new startup strategy based on feedback. This approach allows the Munich startup community to have a direct impact with its experiences and ideas, ensuring that the strategy is tailored to meet the unique needs of the German startup ecosystem.

The deadline for submissions is fast approaching, with founders, investors, and experts encouraged to submit their proposals by September 8, 2025. The BMWK will coordinate this process with other federal ministries to ensure a cohesive and impactful strategy that benefits the German startup and scaleup community.