Startup Germany Night

Welcome to the Startup Germany Night

Germany is Country of the Year at Viva Technology 2026.

In this role, Germany positions itself as a driving force of technological innovation in Europe – bold, connected, and value-driven. Innovation is understood not as an end in itself, but as a strategic lever to build a resilient, competitive, and future-proof European ecosystem.

The Startup Germany Night embodies this ambition by showcasing how open innovation, entrepreneurial excellence, and strong ecosystems contribute to Europe’s technological sovereignty.

Key Focus Areas

• Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech & Industry
• Secure, Efficient & Affordable Energy Systems
• Life Sciences, Health & Bio-Tech
• Smart Living & Digital Society
• Sovereignty & Resilience

Officially inaugurated by Dr. Karsten Wildberger and Dorothee Bär, the Startup Germany Night marks the official opening of Germany’s Country of the Year programme at VivaTech.

It brings together the key players of Europe’s innovation ecosystem: startups, scaleups, investors, corporates, policymakers, institutions, and media representatives.

Location: La Serre & Le Perchoir, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Date: June 17, 2026

Participants: ~1,000 high-level guests

At the Heart: Startups At the Core: Europe

At the center of the evening: United by Tech. The Startup Germany Night is designed to connect Startups directly with German, French, and European investors, corporates, decisionmakers, and ecosystem leaders - enabling meaningful encounters, concrete partnerships and longterm collaboration.

As Country of the Year, Germany positions itself as a driving force for technological innovation in Europe – connected, valuedriven and reliable. The Startup Germany Night embodies this role by connecting startup innovation with research, industry, and policymakers , and by turning cooperation into impact.

An Invitation to Shape Europe’s Future

The Startup Germany Night is more than an evening reception:

• A visible expression of Germany’s Country of the Year ambition
• A showcase of Europe’s innovative strength
• A platform for sustainable partnerships

Guests are invited to experience Germany as a country that connects, inspires, and delivers — and to actively contribute to a shared European innovation journey.

When Beats Meet Ideas: An Evening of Sound, Style and Innovation

Join us for one of the defining moments of Viva Technology 2026 and discover Berlin’s iconic club culture on our evening stage with Anja Schneider inviting us into a electric soundscape where creativity, rhythm and innovation collide or get connected in a jazz atmosphere above the rooftops of Paris.

Register now via Home | Startup Germany Night